History Lecture Series at Woodlawn: New England Stone Walls

In Maine, and New England more generally, stone walls are one of our most enduring reminders of the past. They line country roads, border cemeteries, mark edges of fields and wind through the woods. Sometimes stone walls seem to be in the middle of nowhere. We'll explore stone walls through the lenses of natural history and human history, paying attention to geology, glaciation, and patterns of human settlement and land use.

Cheryl Laz is a Maine Master Naturalist, serves on the program's board, and helps organize courses to train volunteer nature educators. She is also Professor Emerita of Sociology at the University of Southern Maine and a stone wall enthusiast. 

After the talk we will visit some of the stone walls that are found around Woodlawn.

This event is free. Donations welcome. Light refreshments will be served. 

Space is limited. Please RSVP for each person that plans to attend.

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