Early Life on Earth and our Search for Life in the Universe
Friday, January 31, 2020 | 6:30 pm
6:30 pm - 08:30 PM
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Suitable for adults as well as teens and their families
When we walk the trails of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve and take notice of the diversity of life found here in a northeastern interior pine barrens we are witness to life in the present day. Life in the Pine Bush is the result of countless generations ,derived from the first pre-biotic environment found on the very early Earth, shortly after its formation.
In his presentation, Dr. George Shaw, Professor Emeritus Union College, will offer a view of that early Earth history and give fascinating insight into the special conditions and long-term generation that was necessary for life to evolve, and by extension try to answer the question "Could life exist elsewhere in the universe?"
Following Dr. Shaw’s talk, members of the Helderberg Earth and Sky Observatory will have telescopes set up for public viewing of select celestial objects (weather-permitting).
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center
From I-87 take exit 2W (Rt 5 West, Central Avenue). Follow Rt 5 for about 2 miles then turn left onto Rt 155 (New Karner Rd). Continue on Rt 155 for about 1.2 miles. The Discovery Center is located on the left at 195 New Karner Road. (518)456-0655
195 New Karner Road Suite 1
Albany, New York
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