The Ember List

An Evening With Smithsonian Secretary Emeritus Wayne Clough

Thursday, October 15 · 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM · National Museum of Natural History (Ground Floor), Natural History Museum · Washington

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G. Wayne Clough , geotechnical engineer and Smithsonian secretary emeritus, shares the latest research and personal stories about how nature has transformed the Georgia coast across millions of years and how human impact continues to shape its future. Join us at the National Museum of Natural History for a conversation with Clough and CW Whitney Associate Director of Science and Chief Scientist Rebecca Johnson about the past and future of the birds, sea turtles, dolphins, whales, plants and trees that make the Georgia coast their home. Copies of the Clough’s new book, The Ever-Changing Georgia Coast: A Natural History of Its Creation, Transformation, and Future, will be available for purchase and signing at the program. Registration is encouraged. Space is filled on a first come first served basis. Image caption: Aerial view, Little Tybee Island. Image credit: M. Loftman .

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