Lectures offer insight on the octopus, ethnobotany

July 29, 2011

Marmian Grimes

Marmian Grimes
907-474-7902
7/29/11

The Ӱpro is hosting free Ӱpro-themed lectures throughout the summer, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Schaible Auditorium on the UAF campus.

On Tuesday, Aug. 2, Reid Brewer will offer the Land and Sea Lecture, “Pacific Octopus: The Eight-Legged Wonder of the World.”

On Wednesday, Aug. 3, Amy Breen and Rose Meier will give the Discover Ӱpro Lecture, “Ethnobotany: Traditional Uses and Knowledge of Native Plants.”

Lectures are free and open to the public. For more information, including a full schedule of upcoming events, visit or call 907-474-7021.

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