080113 Dr. Brian Eisenhauer speaker for Rey Center Wilderness program (183)

WATERVILLE VALLEY — Dr. Brian Eisenhauer, director of the Office of Environmental Sustainability at Plymouth State University, will be the featured speaker in the "Exploring Wilderness By Mind and By Foot" series on Friday August 2, at 8 p.m. at the Margret and H.A. Rey Center.

He will present a brief overview of the concept of wilderness, its evolution, and shares pictures and stories of his wilderness explorations across the country in an effort to inspire others to explore the idea of wilderness in their own minds and experience the backcountry and its benefits.

Eisenhauer is a professor of Sociology and Director of the Office of Environmental Sustainability at Plymouth State University (PSU) in Plymouth, NH. He works with PSU faculty, staff, and students to reduce the University's environmental impacts and help others live more sustainably through active projects and education.

Lectures are free for Rey Center members and only $5 for non-members. For more information on Rey Center programming or becoming a member visit www.thereycenter.org or email at info@thereycenter.org. The "Trails and Tales From the Wilderness" lecture series is sponsored by Wayne and Barbara Thornbrough.