Potluck Presentations: #7 Plastic Risks/Trekking New Zealand
Activity: Social Events
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The AMC Maine Chapter's monthly potluck presentation will be a Two-Fer event with a great mix of education and entertainment! Please join us for two presentations co-sponsored by the Conservation and Outings Committees. Steve Taylor, of the Environmental Health Strategy Center, will give a presentation on the potential health issues associated with BPA (a.k.a. Bisphenol A) which is commonly contained in many plastic drinking bottles, including Nalgene products. The possible risk is that #7 plastic can leach BPA after exposure to very hot temperatures over a long period of time. Come join us for the most current information on an issue of interest to all outdoor enthusiasts. Finish up the evening with a presentation by AMC members Cam and Julie Weaver on their recent trip to New Zealand. If you enjoyed the Lords of the Rings movies, then you've seen the land the indigenous Maori called Aotearoa, commonly translated into English as 'The Land of the Long White Cloud'. Julie and Cam will share their experiences exploring the diverse climates and ecology of this isolated part of the world. The location is at the Morrell Room, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant Street, Brunswick, ME: parking is available on the street and off Union Street. Dinner at 6 p.m., presentation at 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a potluck item and their own dinnerware (plate, utensils etc.). Drinks will be provided and plastic-ware will be available.
