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Patrick Moldowan Quest Nature Tours giant tortoise Galapagos
Ontario & Galapagos: Lessons from turtle conservation research, near and far
Tuesday, September 17 at 11:00 AM ET   |   Register now

The freshwater turtles of Ontario and the giant tortoises of Galapagos might seem like worlds apart, but they share similar struggles and successes. Originally from Ontario, and currently stationed at the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos Islands, Patrick Moldowan is a biologist with a keen interest in and experience with conservation research involving turtles in both of these regions. Join Patrick as he shares lessons learned along the way and reasons to be optimistic for the survival of these species. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Many Faces of Helen Troy with Mark Cwik
Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET  |  Register here. 
 
 
Although she has been a figure in mythology and literature for millennia, Helen of Troy remains in many ways a mystery. Who was she, and how was she born? Did she really cause the Trojan War? What have writers from Homer to Sappho to Christopher Marlowe said about her? Join Classical Pursuits' Mark Cwik to learn more about one of history's most famous women.
 
 
 
 
Paula Mohammed: Planning A One-of-a-kind Trip to Portugal, Using Food As The Vehicle.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET | Register here.


In this talk, Paula will share her four steps to planning a one-of-a-kind trip through food, using Portugal as the reference point. Paula approaches many of her travels with this four-step process: "marinating" ahead of time in the region to be visited. Paula will share her platforms and methods, tailoring the talk with vetted resources specific to Portugal.
 
 
 
 
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