Sumerians revered the power of experience, skills and knowledge in their citizens, including the older population. While learning about Sumerian culture, Nona drew parallels between modern human ecology and the Sumerian cultural mores. She will explore what skills older adults possess but may not find usable in their community. We'll discover how those skills can be used, especially after this year's flood in Montpelier. This is an interactive presentation that will take place after the congregate lunch on November 16th. All are welcome to join in the discussion!

Nona Estrin is a 60+ year resident of Central Vermont, and a longtime observer of human and natural history. She has been contributing the text and watercolor sketches for Nature Watch in the Montpelier Bridge for over 20 years. She is author and illustrator of In Season, the Natural History of the New England Year with her husband Charles Johnson published in 2002 and still in print. Read her work online: https://montpelierbridge.org/author/nona-estrin/

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