Virtual Lecture recorded via Zoom on January 20, 2022

Guest Presenter: Patrick Lynch https://coastfieldguides.com/

Hosted by: Norwalk Historical Society https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/

This talk focused on the “recent” glacial geologic history of Connecticut and its coastline over the last 25,000 years, and how the combination of the underlying geology, glacial history, and later human history all influenced what we see on the Connecticut coastline today. Lynch discussed the ongoing issues of natural habitat loss and restoration, climate change, and the impact of climate change on Connecticut’s shores.The lecture concluded with a question and answer session.