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Geologist Talks Traprock Ridges with North Haven Audience
Dr. Peter LeTourneau of Wesleyan University discussed CT's traprock ridges with an audience at North Haven's Masonic Lodge.
On Sunday, November 6, Dr. Peter LeTourneau of Wesleyan University captivated a full audience at the Masonic Lodge in North Haven.
A noted geologist, LeTourneau spun a web of tales that told the geological, historical, and artistic views of the traprock ridges from the shoreline of Connecticut into the hills of Massachusetts.
He shared his slideshow presentation and added humorous and bizarre stories of fact and fiction, linking the importance of the local landscape to famous pieces of art.
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Dr. LeTourneau’s passion for the local landscape originated in his youthful trekking of the hanging hills of Meriden.
His vision to maintain and expand these precious lands as open space enlightened his listeners.
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After his engrossing lecture, which was hosted by the Peter’s Rock Association and the North Haven Historical Society, attendees had the opportunity to socialize with refreshments provided by the groups.
