LH48-E STORY OF A GARDEN
Virtual on Zoom and the Botanical Native Plant Garden at the Wolf Museum in LancasterIn Mary Lou’s Part I Pathways Institute presentation, “A Story of a Garden,” she provides background for her passion of gardening to nurture biodiversity within Lancaster City. Part II will be an in-person tour of the Botanical Native Plant Garden that she oversees at the Wolf Museum of Music and Art. The sunny and woodland locations are ideal for more than 300 species of plants that numerous butterflies, moths, insects, and birds depend on for their survival. In 2013, the National Wildlife Federation certified the garden as a wildlife habitat. There is no additional fee for the tour. A suggested $10 donation towards the garden is appreciated. Please bring cash on the day of the tour; the donations will be collected at the garden. Transportation is not provided.
ML33-P. TRIBOLOGY: FACTS OF FRICTION
Hostetter Enrichment Center, Messiah Village 10/21/2021What is friction and what causes a friction force? What are anti-lock brakes and how and why do they work? How is friction important for artificial joints? How do nails and screws hold your house together? Why do ice skates glide on ice? New research shows that the traditional explanation is wrong. How can you reduce friction? This course will answer these questions and other applications of friction, like toothpaste, for example.
ML15-P. MARY, MARY EXTRAORDINARY
Hostetter Enrichment Center, Messiah Village 10/21/2021This course is a history of Cunard's iconic ship, Queen Mary. As one of the most famous and luxurious ocean liners, she took the rich and famous back and forth across the Atlantic. Participants will learn about the role the ship played during and after WWII.