HGP honors Fathers Day, moderated by Helen Christians. We begin with a short video after which members Joyce Lackie, Cathy Humble, and Pete and Paul Barkett share stories about their fathers. The formal program is followed by an open discussion on fatherhood.
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The Importance of Fathers
06/20/2021
Moderator: Helen Christians
Bring Back the Pollinators
06/13/2021
Katie Hefner
Presentation by Katie Hefner about native bees, their natural history, and tips on how you can provide what they need in small spaces. Ms. Hefner is a volunteer for the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. Pollinator conservation is of special interest.
Singing Birds
06/06/2021
Christopher Templeton
Presentation by Christopher Templeton about how birds communicate. Why do birds sing? And what do their songs mean to other birds? Templeton is a biology professor at Pacific University. He researches bird behavior with special interest in avian communication and learning.
Oregon Vietnam Memorial
05/30/2021
Chelsea McCann
Presentation by architect Chelsea McCann. Inspired by the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, in 1982, a group Oregon Vietnam veterans conceived of the idea of a veterans memorial in Oregon.