Morels and Lighthouses Highlight the April FADL Programs

Anthony Williams will riff on our favorite fungi

Andrew Kercher will shed some light on the 'sentries of the lakeshore'

Morel Picking with the Champ – Anthony Williams: After winning the National Morel Hunting Championship five years in a row, Anthony retired undefeated from competitive picking to become the "Expert in Residence" for the National Morel Festival. His presentation is filled with stories from his 70+ years of picking. Tips on when, where, and how to pick include the personal, finer points that made him the champion of finding the elusive morel. This event will take place in the library’s Community Room on Monday, April 21st at 6:30 p.m.

Andrew Kercher Presents Lighthouses of Michigan: Lighthouses are critical pieces of infrastructure and iconic pieces of architecture. Join historian Andrew Kercher to find out more about these sentries on the lakeshore. Learn the how and why of some of the most famous lights that have guided everything from 1,000 foot freighters to sailboats on the Great Lakes since the 1820s. Hear stories of ever-changing technology, government corruption, German saboteurs, and lifesaving rescues. This event will take place in the library’s Community Room on Thursday, April 24th at 7:00 p.m.

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