The Presumpscot River: An Environmental History
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The Changing Landscapes, Shifting Tides: Story of Falmouth Event series continues...Exploring the interactions between humans and the landscape over Falmouth’s 300 year history.
Michael Shaughnessy is an artist who has created installations and exhibitions nationally. He is known for his large-scale sculptural works of woven and bound hay. For over twenty-five years Mr. Shaughnessy has taught sculpture design and drawing at the University of Southern Maine. He is currently the President of the Friends of the Presumpscot River and was one of its founders. In this session, Shaughnessy will explore the history of the Presumpscot River, its importance to Falmouth's story, and the efforts underway to protect and conserve it.
FREE; Reservations Required. Click here to reserve your seat.
Organized by Falmouth Memorial Library.
This event series is Falmouth300 collaboration in partnership with the Falmouth Conservation Commission, Falmouth Land Trust, Falmouth Memorial Library, Falmouth Recycling and Energy Advisory Committee, Maine Audubon, and The Falmouth Historical Society.
Presented by Stantec and partially funded by a grant from the Maine Humanities Council.