Joseph Jenkins Lecture Series 

Now in its 45th year, the Joseph Jenkins Lecture Series features educational and entertaining presentations on environmental, natural history, and scientific topics.  Lectures are held Wednesdays at 7:30 pm at the Cable Community Center throughout the summer.  Most lectures are free, but donations are always accepted.

2010 Joseph Jenkins Lecture Series: Beginning July 7-August 6!

Wednesday, July 7
Joseph Jenkins Lecture Series: Wild Edibles of the North Woods
Drawing upon a lifetime of experience, Samuel Thayer, award-winning author, naturalist, and foraging expert will discuss the most common edible wild plants found in northern Wisconsin. Learn where to find them, how to identify them, their seasons of harvest, and their methods for collection and preparation. Cable Community Center, 7:30 p.m. Donations accepted.

Wednesday, July 14
Joseph Jenkins Lecture Series: White Deer: Ghosts of the Forest
Few of us have ever seen an albino white-tailed deer in the wild. Perhaps no one has seen as many as photographer, Jeff Richter. Jeff has followed and photographed albino deer across north central Wisconsin for several years. He will share some of his best photographic images from over the years and discuss his recent book, White Deer: Ghosts of the Forest. Cable Community Center, 7:30 p.m. Donations accepted.

Wednesday, July 21
Joseph Jenkins Lecture Series: Elk of Wisconsin
Learn more about Wisconsin's largest native mammal, the elk. Laine Stowell, wildlife biologist with the Wisconsin DNR will share the natural history and status of Clam Lake elk herd. Cable Community Center, 7:30 p.m. Donations accepted.

Wednesday, July 28
Joseph Jenkins Lecture Series: Winged Wonders
Have you ever met an owl face to face? What about a hawk? A falcon? Join the Raptor Education Group, Inc. to get an up close look at these beautiful birds. Discover what characteristics make a raptor, hear their stories, and learn what you can do to ensure they remain a significant part of the ecosystem. Cable Community Center, 7:30 p.m. Donations accepted.

Friday, August 6
Benefit Dessert Lecture with Dr. George Archibald
Joseph Jenkins Lecture Series:
"Water, Watersheds and Wetlands Around the World"
The ever-expanding use of and need for fresh water by human populations is depriving nature of its vital ingredient for the basis of all terrestrial life. Cranes are the ambassadors for the conservation of fresh water worldwide. Dr. George Archibald, co-founder of the International Crane Foundation shares an account of how these charismatic birds are promoting the conservation of wetlands and watersheds throughout the world. The program, a benefit for the Museum, will be followed by a dessert buffet. $10/ in-advance; $12/ at-the-door; $25/family rate. Cable Community Center, 7:30 p.m.

The Museum and Shop will be open each Wednesday of the lecture series from 6:30-7:30p.m.