Think you know what happened on Easter Island?
Thing again. Come hear the rest of the story during an extraordinary event presented by Earthwatch and the Archaeological Institute of America.
Please join us at the prestigious Lenox Hotel in Boston on February 23rd for our Winter 2009 Lecture:
Sustainability Lessons from Easter Island:
Re-Thinking Rapa Nui's Ancient Agriculture
5:30 PM - Cocktail and Hors D'oeuvres Reception
7:00 PM - Lecture
The surprising history of Easter Island (Rapa Nui) will be revealed by Earthwatch Principal Investigator (Easter Island (Rapa Nui) Culture) Dr. Christopher M. Stevenson of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources.
While most of us think we know the story of environmental and social collapse on Easter Island and take it as a cautionary tale for modern culture, Dr. Stevenson's work suggests we haven't heard the whole story-and may be learning the wrong lessons.
Dr. Stevenson is co-author of the acclaimed Prehistoric Rapa Nui, winner of a 2008 Fulbright Specialist Award, and recipient of the 2007 Aviva/Earthwatch Award.
His work reveals the complex history of this extraordinary island and its inhabitants, raising new theories about their use of the environment, development of sophisticated agricultural practices, ability to adapt their society to preserve natural resources, and ultimately devastating encounters with other cultures.
Earthwatch is honored to join AIA in presenting Dr. Stevenson's work to the public as part of our joint commitment to learning from and preserving cultures worldwide.
Please join us and our host, Tedd R. Saunders (President, EcoLogical Solutions Inc. & Chief Environmental Officer for the Saunders Hotel Group), along with AIA Executive Director Tressa Keller, for this unique winter evening.
Please join us at the prestigious Lenox Hotel in Boston on February 23rd for our Winter 2009 Lecture:
Sustainability Lessons from Easter Island:
Re-Thinking Rapa Nui's Ancient Agriculture
5:30 PM - Cocktail and Hors D'oeuvres Reception
7:00 PM - Lecture
The surprising history of Easter Island (Rapa Nui) will be revealed by Earthwatch Principal Investigator (Easter Island (Rapa Nui) Culture) Dr. Christopher M. Stevenson of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources.
While most of us think we know the story of environmental and social collapse on Easter Island and take it as a cautionary tale for modern culture, Dr. Stevenson's work suggests we haven't heard the whole story-and may be learning the wrong lessons.
Dr. Stevenson is co-author of the acclaimed Prehistoric Rapa Nui, winner of a 2008 Fulbright Specialist Award, and recipient of the 2007 Aviva/Earthwatch Award.
His work reveals the complex history of this extraordinary island and its inhabitants, raising new theories about their use of the environment, development of sophisticated agricultural practices, ability to adapt their society to preserve natural resources, and ultimately devastating encounters with other cultures.
Earthwatch is honored to join AIA in presenting Dr. Stevenson's work to the public as part of our joint commitment to learning from and preserving cultures worldwide.
Please join us and our host, Tedd R. Saunders (President, EcoLogical Solutions Inc. & Chief Environmental Officer for the Saunders Hotel Group), along with AIA Executive Director Tressa Keller, for this unique winter evening.
