From ruins... to bats... to violins
it's all in a week's information and fun
at the George Price Centre for Peace and Development

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 7.00 p.m.
Archaeology under the Forest Canopy at El Pilar
Presentation by Dr. Anabel Ford

The Maya forest, once home to the ancient Maya civilization, is now the focus of intense management scrutiny and pressures of growing land use needs. To meet demands of both resource conservation and human development, innovative management planning with strategic and dynamic designs need to be encouraged. Over the past decade, the El Pilar Program has explored a progressive interdisciplinary strategy for the El Pilar Archaeological Reserve for Maya Flora and Fauna of Belize and Guatemala. As a regional resource shared by two countries by virtue of an ancient Maya causeway, El Pilar is now destined as an unique tourism destination embracing the regional qualities of the and the local traditions of the Maya forest garden. The aim is to landscape the ancient monuments with the forest garden practice.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 9.00 a.m.
A risk assessment of the bats of Belize
Presentation by Dr. Bruce Miller

Everyone interested in the preservation of species, habitats and protected areas management, or climate change is cordially invited! Why bats are critical for overall ecosystem health will be addressed. The results of a countrywide landscape level assessment of the bats of Belize will be presented. This is the result of over 4 years of research and entails analysis of data collected from field work, museum collection data and published accounts in the literature. Ecological niche models will be reviewed for key species of conservation concern. The impact of climate change will also be addressed. Recommendations for the conservation of bats in Belize will also be made. This project was supported in part by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund and the Conservation Management Institute, Virginia Tech.

Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 6.00 p.m.
Musical Presentation by Arlo Music School

This musical presentation will be featuring violin, guitar, voice and piano students and promises to be quite entertaining and fun for the whole family. Genres will include classical, jazz and contemporary... from "Somewhere over the rainbow" to "Watina"!!! Tickets can be had at the door for $10.00 or call 822-0883 to get your ticket ahead. Children 12 and under enter FREE but must be accompanied by adults. (bring an ID for questionable ages please). Refreshments will be on sale as well. Come and join this showcasing of accomplishments of the Arlo Music School students with your family!

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