Life Explorers Speaker Series: "Tracing Florida Journeys” + Book Signing
Schedule
Thu Nov 21 2024 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am
UTC-05:00Location
1300 S Denning Dr | Winter Park, FL
About this Event
Mead Botanical Garden Life Explorers Speaker Series
The Life Explorers Speaker Series will feature programs for adults interested in expanding and sharing their knowledge on a variety of environmental and cultural topics.
Topic: Tracing Florida Journeys + Book Signing
Speaker: Dr. Leslie Kemp Poole
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Doors open: 9:45 A.M.
Program Time: 10:00 - 11:30 A.M.
Location: Azaela Lodge, Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive Winter Park, FL
Cost: Free - Join us for refreshments and conversation
Author and Rollins Professor Leslie Poole will discuss her new book that traces famous travelers who have come through the peninsula and written about it. She uses their words to describe Florida of the past and then retraces their steps to see what still exists and what has changed.
Dr. Leslie Kemp Poole is associate professor of environmental studies at Rollins College. A fourth-generation Floridian, Poole’s research combines her love of history with an interest in activism used to save and protect it. She is the author of five books.
The presentation is free of charge and coffee and light refreshments are served. There is a Q & A time following the presentation and Kilby will be on hand to sign copies of this special book.
The Life Explorers Speakers Series is held in the Azalea Lodge of Mead Botanical Garden from 10-11:30 a.m. The program is free of charge with light refreshments and coffee served. To reserve a spot, please visit eventbrite.com. For additional informationon Mead Botanical Garden and the Life Explorer’s Series, please visit www.Meadgarden.org
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1300 S Denning Dr, 1300 South Denning Drive, Winter Park, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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