CORVALLIS - Join Linn-Benton Community College and the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for “Global What???: An Interactive Dialogue Regarding Our Fragile Planet,” held from 12:10 to 1 p.m Tuesdays this fall at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.

Each Tuesday will bring a different speaker and topic relating to our local environment. For more information, contact Lin Olson at the LBCC Benton Center, 757-8944, ext. 5114.

Programs in the series:

Oct. 16, “Climate Change: Truth & Consequences” with Dr. Ron Neilson. Neilson will discuss the global-to-local view of impact on the terrestrial biosphere (vegetation). Topics include long-term changes in our climate as well as the biosphere’s dynamic response.

Oct. 23, “Roots in the Earth, Wings of the Imagination.” Dee Curwen shares some of the old tales and folk stories from around the world that connect us to the Earth and ignite our imaginations.

Oct. 30, “Extreme Weather.” OSU State Climatologist George Taylor will look at climate trends in Oregon over the last 150 years, describing Oregon’s most significant and damaging extreme weather events.

Nov. 6, “What Makes a Building Green.” Sue Rutherford will discuss aspects of green building including energy efficiency, materials use, solar options, building sites and occupant health.

Nov. 13, “Get Your Landscape Off Life-Support.” Gary Hill from Hill’s Top Designs shares his expertise in sustainable landscaping, including general concepts for establishing a more self-sufficient landscape and thoughts on soil types, turfs, plants and water.

Nov. 20, “Restoring Oregon Rivers and Wetlands.” Dave Buchanan discusses how Oregon rivers affect our daily lives. Peek into the world of restoring rivers and wetlands while considering the importance of native trees and brush to our river riparian habitats.