Join us for Geologic History of Cranberry Bogs on November 15 from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Marion Natural History Museum. This event is free.
Join USDA Soil Scientist, Maggie Payne, in exploring the geologic history of cranberry bogs. With over 17 years of experience as a soil scientist studying coastal and upland soils with USDA NRCS in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Maggie has spent many hours traversing wetlands and cranberry bogs of southeastern Massachusetts. Her professional recognition includes the 2020 NCSS Scientist of the Year Award for her contributions to soil science. Maggie also serves on the MNHM Board of Trustees.
Take a journey through time from the glacial formations that contributed to the creation of the bogs to the present-day cranberry habitats. Maggie’s knowledge of soil composition, geological history and current ground penetrating radar technology will provide a detailed narrative linking the natural world with human adaptation.