Lecture Series Bridges Gap Between Historical Archives and Modern Environmental Concerns

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Lecture Series Bridges Gap Between Historical Archives and Modern Environmental Concerns

Historical archives hold detailed records of past climates, land use patterns, and ecological shifts that researchers now examine alongside current environmental data, and a new …

Freya Butler 14 October 2026

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Drew Weber · Sep 2, 2026

Council Approves Funding for Trail Expansion

The Peak Ridge Regional Council has approved funding for a significant expansion of the area's trail network. During their regular session on October …