Food for Thought is a series of diverse and informal presentations given by and for BCC faculty and staff. The Jonathan Edwards Library holds three to four presentations each semester. Sessions are held at 2:00 in the library and usually last about an hour, with specific dates to be determined. Event open to faculty and staff members.
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Spring 2014 Food For Thought Offering
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Fabulous Snakes of Berkshire County :
Food for Thought by Tom Tyning ;;
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WHERE: Jonathan Edwards Library, Reference Room
WHEN: Thursday Feb. 27 at 2:00
Please plan on joining us for this spring’s first FFT presentation. Tom Tyning, reptile and amphibian expert extraordinaire, will give a presentation highlighting some of the least known and most fascinating animals in our backyard. The illustrated talk will cover ways of identifying snakes, a bit about their biology, interesting tidbits about their behavior, and methods snakes use to protect themselves and reproduce. Light refreshments will be served.
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Tom, is a longtime BCC environmental science professor and well-known in Berkshire County and beyond for his writings and lectures on environmental topics. He earned M.S. and B.S. degrees from UMass/Amherst and his book A Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles is in our collection. Tom’s presentations are always informative, entertaining, and thought-provoking.