The Naturalist's Odyssey: Walking with Darwin

Garrett College professor, Peter Skylstad, will present “The Naturalist’s Odyssey: Walking with Darwin” as part of the Joan Crawford Lecture Series presentations on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at from 12 noon until 1 p.m. in Room 511 of the Garrett College McHenry campus. Skylstad is the Professor of Biology and Assistant Director of the Natural Resources and Wildlife Technology Program at Garrett College. For the past 10 years, he has taught classes abroad on neotropical ecology in Nicaragua and Costa Rica and has studied nature in southern China and the Peruvian Amazon. He is also a published author and avid photographer of the rare and sometimes strange creatures that live in some of the most remote regions on Earth. He will speak of his travels and experiences during his presentation. Created in memory and honor of Joan Crawford, who dedicated her life to serving Garrett College and the community, the Joan Crawford Lecture Series of presentations are offered free of charge each year and are open to the public.