WORLD’S MAGNIFICENT WATERWAYS: EXPLORING NATURE’S LIFELINES
$70.00
WORLD’S MAGNIFICENT WATERWAYS: EXPLORING NATURE’S LIFELINES
19 members maximum in person
Mondays 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
September 23 – December 9 (10 sessions; no classes October 14 or 21)
Course Leader: Twyla Atchison
Fee: $70
Waterways are the arteries of our planet, shaping landscapes, sustaining ecosystems, and connecting civilizations. Let’s explore some of the world’s most magnificent waterways, delving into their geological, ecological, cultural, and historical significance to gain an understanding of the diverse water systems that define our planet’s geography. From mighty rivers and lakes to networks of canals and estuaries, each waterway tells a story of human interaction with the environment.
Possible Topics: Choose a waterway (Nile, Great Lakes, Panama Canal, Mekong Delta, Amazon, St. Lawrence, etc.), describe its significance – such as biodiversity, flora and fauna; tourism; political issues; wetland habitats and ecosystems; transportation; climate change; sustainability; pollution; damming; forces that shape the waterways.
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