Presenter:  Sally Rissel

Presenters: Fawn Custer & Jesse Jones          Fawn will share her knowledge on the plants and animals of Oregon coast’s rocky intertidal zone, providing examples of specimens, and Jesse will present on King Tides and citizen science opportunities with CoastWatch, the volunteer program of Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition.

Preserve   Presenter: Joanne Barton          In 2012, Bill and JoAnn Barton began realizing their vision of preserving important habitat on Yaquina Bay. In the ensuing years they’ve acquired 300 acres on a large peninsula rich in history, wildlife and native Sitka spruce, with shoreline along King Slough, Yaquina Bay, and the Yaquina River. One small estuary has been enhanced; over three miles of trails have been developed; and three bridges have been built. Future plans include rehabilitation…

Presenter: Dean Shrock          It is common sense that when you're busy doing what you like to do, that you forget your aches and pains. Similarly, when people have a strong will to live, we know it can overcome illness and affect survival. What is it that makes your heart sing? What brings you the greatest joy and meaning in your life? Then compare this with how you actually spend your time. How do you want to…

Presenter: Joyce Sherman          Books have been written about why Van Gogh cut off his ear; was he crazy or suffer from epilepsy? New knowledge about an inner ear problem, Meniere’s Disease, caused Dr. I. K. Arenberg to analyze 796 letters written by Vincent Van Gogh during the last six years of his life and conclude that Van Gogh suffered from the disabling disease. Long before Arenberg’s analysis, Joyce, who has had Meniere’s most of her adult…

Presenter: Mary Kimball & Lynn Wintermuller          Biographical information about Van Gogh from Mary Kimball, followed by a discussion of his art by Lynne, as an artist.

Presenter: Sifan Kahale          Why is Sifan never around in the mornings? How does an astronomer deal with this “wonderful” coastal weather? And why the heck would anyone in their right mind automate an observatory here? Find out what she's been up to these late nights...

Presenters: Students, Facilitator: Evelyn Brookhyser          Meet high school exchange students from Portugal, Belgium, Russia, France and Italy who will share info about their home country and differences they are experiencing in the United States. The Exchange programs are one way to promote peace and cultural understanding.