Bringing Back the Legend: Cougar Recovery in Eastern North America 9/13/2010

Our guest speaker, Christopher Spatz, has run remote camera surveys at High Point State Park, NJ and in the Shawangunks at Minnewaska State Park Preserve. Reviewing survey findings and field investigations with cougar biology, behavior and their current range dispersal, Chris will explain why sightings don’t produce evidence, and how restorations of this magnificent predator are imperative for the recovery of critically declining eastern forests. More Details

Counting the Ways Oil and Water Do Not Mix - 9/20/2010

Join Mr. Waterston and Mr. Simon as they update listeners on the myriad of serious threats endangering the welfare of our oceans. The recent Deepwater Horizon oil spill tragedy in the Gulf will undoubtedly be heavily featured, with an update on how much damage is being done to the Gulf and the wildlife it harbors. An outline will be given on Oceana’s response to this tragedy, with notes on opposition to new oil drilling and the endorsement of offshore wind as an alternative energy source. More Details

The Untold Story of K2's First Victim - 9/27/2010

Bringing this ill-fated 1939 expedition to life, Jennifer Jordan will provide a multi-media presentation, gathering never-before-seen images of the men and their deadly mission, as well as 16mm film footage shot by Dudley Wolfe himself of their 350-mile, month-long trek into the mountain. Jennifer will also recount Wolfe's colorful life, and how it all culminated in his signing onto Fritz Wiessner's controversial and troubled expedition, asking: what drives man's passion for these unspeakably deadly mountains? More Details

CORALS, PENGUINS AND HUMMINGBIRDS: Biodiversity on Planet Earth - 10/4/2010

2010 has been declared the International Year of Biodiversity. To kick off the Lowell Thomas Awards month (Exploring Extinction: Is It Forever?) join explorers Anne, and her daughter, Emily Doubilet for a biodiversity event through photography and music – an evening that promises to be both extraordinary and informative. More Details

Paddle to Seattle: Journey Through the Inside Passage - 10/7/2010

For three months Kelley and Thomas Paddled to Seattle facing the hardships that accompany a lifestyle predominantly removed from civilization. The adventure film documenting the project, titled “Paddle to Seattle”, is a stunning display of the awe-inspiring landscape that is the Pacific Northwest. Taken from the perspective of an ancient craft the film speaks to the beauty of people-power over a great distance. More Details

Lowell Thomas - Exploring Extinction, Is it Forever? October 22 - 24 , 2010

The Lowell Thomas Awards Seminar and Dinner "Exploring Extinction, Is it Forever?"

Join president Lorie Karnath FI ’89 and dinner co-chairs Sherman J. Silber, MD, MN ’98 and James S. Westerman, FN ’98.
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2011 Call for Nominations - Deadline September 3rd

Members of The Explorers Club are invited to participate in nominating fellow Explorers Club members, non-members, scientists and explorers for the Club’s 2011 annual awards. We seek to recognize explorers from around the world who are making extraordinary contributions in the fields of exploration, scientific research, and the welfare of humanity, who also support and are dedicated to the principles of The Explorers Club.

About the Club

Founded in New York City in 1904, The Explorers Club promotes the scientific exploration of land, sea, air, and space by supporting research and education in the physical, natural and biological sciences. The Club's members have been responsible for an illustrious series of famous firsts: First to the North Pole, first to the South Pole, first to the summit of Mount Everest, first to the deepest point in the ocean, first to the surface of the moon—all accomplished by our members.

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