For adults and older teens.

Almost every bit of plastic ever made breaks down into “microplastics.” These microscopic particles are swept up in the air, float in all bodies of water, and mix into the soil, becoming a permanent part of the environment. Now, scientists are finding these particles in our bodies – organs, blood, brain tissue, and even the placentas of new mothers. 

The local Sierra Club will screen the 2024 documentary Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics  with a brief discussion after the viewing. Learn about the impact of these invisible invaders on our health and what can be done about them.

Light Refreshments will be provided.

This lecture is part of an on-going series and is supported by a generous grant from Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust (CPNHT).

Location: Calvert Library Prince Frederick

Registration is recommended, but not required.

Program Fee: FREE

Please consider the safety, health, and well-being of all participants in our programs and stay home if the participant(s) are ill. 

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The Calvert Nature Society Presents environmental lecture series is a year-long educational initiative designed to engage Calvert County residents with accessible, informative and inspiring presentations on environmental topics relevant to Southern Maryland. Each lecture is free and open to the public. 

In addition to lectures, the series will showcase natural science research projects and assessments in Southern Maryland – especially the small grant projects that CPNHT supports – as well as other volunteer based activities that contribute to the improvement of the environmental health of our local ecosystem.