Lecture Programs

Discover how Everwild Land Trust protects Chautauqua County's natural heritage during this presentation in partnership with Prendergast Library.

What does justice really mean, and can it ever be fully achieved?From the Nuremberg Trials to modern war crimes, and from Supreme Court decisions to local community courts, justice often feels both essential and incomplete. This lecture invites reflection on what we expect from justice, what it asks of us, and how Robert H. Jackson’s belief in law as a moral force continues to resonate today. This lecture is part of our 25 Years of Asking…

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…

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

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.