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Lake Forest, Ill– Lake Forest College invites the public to attend a free lecture on "The Conservation of Threatened Birds in Peru and the Importance of Avitourism," presented by Dr. Gunnar Engblom on Tuesday, January 22 at 4 p.m. The talk will be held in the Johnson Science Center, room 200, located on the College’s Middle Campus near the intersection of College and Sheridan roads in Lake Forest. Gunnar Engblom, a Swedish biologist and ornithologist living in Peru, has been involved in many aspects of bird conservation, from discovering new varieties of birds to rediscovering species previously known, but not seen in years. Dr. Engblom is also working on plans to save different threatened habitats, and is promoting birding tours to the area as a mechanism for raising awareness and the funds so necessary to protecting these critical areas. For more information call Professor Jeff Sundberg at 847-735-5139. Lake Forest College is a private liberal arts institution located 30 miles north of downtown Chicago. The College has 1,240 students representing 44 states and 41 other countries.
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