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Armchair Travels
The Nature and History of West and Northwest Iceland
Thursday, February 15
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Wilmette Public Library
AuditoriumBe transported with sights and sounds to the waterfalls, volcanic fabric, and fjords of west and northwest Iceland with presenter Melissa Schwartz.
Meet the birds and animals that call this land home. Learn about elements of Iceland’s history and culture that are interwoven within these two incredible regions of the country.
Melissa Schwartz began writing her blog A Little Time and a Keyboard in 2011 inspiring travel with a local focus, appreciation of small businesses, and exploring nature preserves with new vigor no matter where you are on the road. She further encourages readers to look at their own hometowns and states with a travel focus to explore with an invigorated eye. As an avid hiker with an environmental science background, Melissa energizes readers to experience nature whether in their local preserves or on further adventures using all of their senses appreciating even the smallest treasures. She fell in love with the nature, people, history, and culture of Iceland during her first trip in 2012. After 5 trips to Iceland, she looks forward to bringing the nation alive in this presentation.
Armchair Travels is generously funded with a gift from the Rutherford Family Trust.
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From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
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