Combining science writing, environmental history, and first-hand accounts from a longtime resident, At the Glacier’s Edge offers a unique narrative natural history of Long Island. Betsy McCully tells the story of how the island was formed at the end of the last ice age, how its habitats evolved, and how humans in the last few hundred years have radically altered and degraded its landscape. Yet as she personally recounts the habitat losses and species declines she has witnessed over the past few decades, she describes the vital efforts that environmental activists are making to restore and reclaim this land—from replanting salt marshes, to preserving remaining grasslands and forests, to cleaning up the waters. At the Glacier’s Edge provides an in depth look at the flora, fauna and geology that make Long Island so special. Meet author Betsy McCully for a book talk and signing at SOFO.

Program Leader: Betsy McCully, Author

This FREE program is for adults, teens, and children ages 10+. Advanced reservations are required for all events.