LUCERNE, Calif. – The public is cordially invited to the first of a “Distinguished Speakers Series,” at Marymount California University (MCU) Lakeside campus on Thursday, Feb. 4, starting at 6 p.m.

Dr. Harry Lyons, Woodland Community College biology professor, will present a program titled, “Lessons from Green Water.”

He will weave the stories of two nutrient-rich aquatic ecosystems, the Hudson River and Clear Lake, in addressing the problems and promises of such rich biological communities.

The talk is the first in a series of three presentations that are sponsored by the Friends of Marymount California University (MCU) Lakeside and the Lake County Land Trust.

The program is held at the MCU Lakeside campus at 3700 Country Club Drive in Lucerne.

Come early for a short tour of the facility. Refreshments will be served and a small voluntary donation of $5 will benefit a scholarship fund for MCU Lakeside students.

Dr. Lyons grew up swimming and fishing in the Hudson. His lifelong interest in water led him to pursue his Ph.D. in oceanography from the Scripps Institution of the University of California.

He has lived, sampled from and swum in Clear Lake for more than 35 years. His talk will include relevant songs with Dr. Lyons accompanied by bass player, Rick McCann.

The next in the speaker series is on March 3, featuring Dr. John Parker, then concludes on April 7 with ecologist Catherine Koehler.

For information call 888-991-5253 or 707-262-0707 or visit www.lakecountylandtrust.org .