Moosehead Regional Land Trust presents a Talk by Ben Emory

The Moosehead Regional Land Trust invites you to attend an upcoming talk on June 25 at the Greenville Safety Building Conference Room; 5:30 – 7:00 pm. (5:30-6:00 gathering and refreshments; 6:00-7:00 presentation and Q & A). We would appreciate an RSVP, but registration is not required. Click HERE to RSVP. Ben Emory’s talk on canoes reflects his deep knowledge of boats; love of the land and water; and interest in the relationship between people and the natural world. You will learn about: The geological and cultural context of the origins and early history of the canoe; the native Americans’ fascinating use of materials and construction methods; the arrival of the Europeans and their impressions of canoes; and the subsequent history of this unique vessel including modern construction techniques, canoe building in Maine, and more. Come enjoy hearing about what makes a canoe so beautiful and special!  Ben Emory of Bar Harbor brings extensive canoeing experience, a lifetime on saltwater boats, and a strong interest in boat design. Last year, he taught an Acadia Senior College course on canoes in Maine. His professional and volunteer work in land conservation spans decades, serving on the staff and board of the Maine Coast Heritage Trust and the Land Trust Alliance, which he co-founded. He has also served on local land trust boards, the Land for Maine’s Future Board, and the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission. A former Navy destroyer officer, he is the author of Sailor for the Wild: On Maine, Conservation and Boats. He is also a small investor in the conservation-minded ownership group that purchased Scammon Ridge (Greenville) and is married to Karin Tilberg, known in the Greenville community for her career in forest conservation.