Weather Wonders Series

Hear from Blue Hill Observatory weather observer and graduate student in atmospheric science Amanda Joly about the unique characteristics of Severe Weather and Flooding, with a particular emphasis on their effects in the Blue Hills region. Find out how it relates to Trail Stewardship and the Blue Hills Communities. Flooding and severe weather events can disrupt local ecosystems, altering habitats and impacting wildlife populations. These changes can lead to shifts in biodiversity, affect water quality, and damage natural resources that communities rely on for both environmental health and economic stability. Flooding can damage trails, eroding paths and disrupting access to natural areas, which not only affects recreational activities but also hinders conservation efforts and environmental education.

There will time devoted to a Q&A at the end of the program.

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Join Mardi and the Friends of the Blue Hills for a screening of the award-winning 11-minute documentary “Mardi and the Whites” at the Milton Library on May 8th at 7 PM. Following the screening, Mardi will offer remarks, and there will be an opportunity for discussion.

“Mardi & the Whites” is a peek into Mardi’s relationship with the White Mountains, the great outdoors, and the community that surrounds them; Above all, it’s a celebration of Black liberation in the wild.

Mardi Fuller advocates for racial equity through writing, speaking and community building. Mardi is a lover of nature and her mission is to support communities of color to self-determine in outdoor recreation and in the conservation movement.  A lifelong backcountry adventurer, in January 2021 she became the first known Black person to hike all 48 of New Hampshire’s high peaks in winter.    She is a contributing writer to Outside magazine, SKI magazine, NRDC, Melanin Basecamp and more. She lives in Boston and works as a freelance writer, marketing expert and DEI consultant. She organizes hike, ski and climb events centering Black people and communities of color and serves as a board member of the Appalachian Mountain Club. 

Check the website below for information!

Website: https://www.paulachampagne.com/mardiandthewhites