Lachlin Robertson, refuge specialist at the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge, will speak at the Sparta Historical Society’s meeting Thursday, Sept. 18.
He will highlight efforts to restore the riparian woodlands as well as the rare Atlantic White cedar bog at the refuge.
His talk will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Sparta Presbyterian Church Hall, 32 Main St., then light refreshments will be served.
Members and students with ID are admitted for free.
The cost for nonmembers is $10.