The Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch of the National Audubon society in Elgin has resumed the monthly potluck and lecture, a popular event that was discontinued because of the Covid pandemic.
Approximately 60 people attended the January potluck and lecture, and as usual, the food was abundant and delicious.
The lecture was presented by John D. Palting, PhD, an entomologist from the U of A, who focuses on the effects of artificial light on moths.
The next potluck and presentation will be on Feb. 10, with Jeff Sorenson, the AZFGD’s Invertebrate Wildlife Program Manager, who will be lecturing on snails.
Events begin at 5p.m., chow line opens at 5:30 and presentations immediately follow around 6:30. Please bring a dish to share; the Ranch provides tea, coffee and table settings. RSVP is required. Contact swilcox@audubon.org or go to researchranch.audubon.org for more information.
In other news, the Research Ranch is looking forward to a new director, who will begin his/her tenure early this spring.