HONESDALE, PA — A group of local environmental organizations has launched a new series called “Science on Tap” to share information about scientific topics in a casual setting. For each event, an expert in a particular field leads a discussion at a different restaurant location. The next session, “The Science of a Healthy Forest” will be on Thursday, October 16 at KCPepper Bar and Grill, 182 Ski Run Rd. The expert will be consulting forester Paul Kowalczyk, owner of Pocono Forest & Wildlife Service of Hawley, who manages 100,000+ acres in Pennsylvania and New York. Kowalczyk is also a member of SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support).

Kowalczyk will present some basic tree botany and talk about current threats to local forests. He will also address landowner perceptions and goals versus what is really happening in their woods, and how to sustain a healthy forest. He will offer a question-and-answer session immediately following his presentation.

This program is free, but you must cover your own food and drink costs. Call 570/689-9494 for questions about this program and to make a reservation for the event. Visit scienceontap.weebly.com for more information.