Lecture Programs

Learn how to identify and harvest native plant seeds with Jon and Jess Townsend, owners and growers of Royal Fern Nursery.

Wright Museum Curator Dennis Webster will give a quick, virtual tour of some of the highlights of the Wright Air Museum, talk about upcoming exhibits and provide some background related to the fascinating life and work of Lucile M. Wright. He'll also recall a less than well known connection between aviation and radio broadcasting in Jamestown. The 2026 Fenton History Center Lecture Series features evening lectures between April and October. This…

Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7 pm, Bob Johnston will present Chautauqua Town Historical Society’s September talk: "Trolley Restoration update." The CTHS’s programs are on the third Thursday of the month. The talks are in the Veteran’s Memorial Meeting Room of the Chautauqua Town Hall, 2 Academy Street, Mayville, NY.

Chris Bashinelli to speak as part of Fredonia’s Bicentennial The Bicentennial Committee is thrilled to announce that Chris Bashinelli, National Geographic Explorer, will serve as the Keynote Speaker for Fredonia’s Bicentennial Convocation. When invited to speak, Chris enthusiastically accepted, stating: "SUNY changed my life! I traveled to Tanzania through SUNY. I owe my entire life mission to the State University of NY and would be…

International Observe the Moon Night! Join over a million people in 127 countries looking up at the same thing, the same night. Get a take-home Moon map, learn the names of what you're seeing, and find out why the far side isn't really the "dark side." Telescopes (weather permitting) Door prizes, incl. a large 3D lit Moon globe. Free admission; donations welcome. martzobservatory.org

During this presentation in partnership with Prendergast Library, we'll focus on understanding invasive species and protecting our landscape.

Learn how to identify and harvest native plant seeds with Anna Pingitore , owner and grower of Choose Violets.

Savor a cup of Everwild's unique coffee blend while learning about the importance of shoreline buffers.

Explore the colors, behaviors, and surprising lives of birds during this presentation in partnership with Prendergast Library.