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Calvineers Presentation: Right Whale Research & Advocacy

Calvineers Presentation: Right Whale Research & Advocacy In-Person

The Bangor Public Library and Woodland Pond School will co-sponsor a presentation by The Calvineers about their work in right whale research and advocacy on Wednesday, November 30th, from 1-2 PM in the library's Crofutt Room.

Fourteen years ago, a small group of 7th and 8th grade students at the Adams School in Castine and their teacher, Bill McWeeny, formed The CALVIN Project for the purpose of educating people about the world's most endangered large whale, the North Atlantic right whale. Known as the Calvineers, these students continue their efforts today.

The Calvineers research the right whale problem to understand the situation. They do this in the classroom using books and online resources, and by going on three major field trips each year. The Calvineers present a 40-minute PowerPoint many times a year to school groups and organizations. They have presented from Quebec to Tampa, and from Halifax to New York City. The Calvineers are currently working with Senior Scientist Amy Knowlton from the New England Aquarium, to help educate fisherman about 1700 pound breaking strength rope that could save a great deal of large whale entanglements (fishermen currently use ropes of 2500+ pound breaking strength).

This program is open to the public and free of charge. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Date:
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Laurence E. Crofutt Community Room
Audience:
  Adults     Families     Teens  
Categories:
  Learn New Things