Dr. Stephen Tuloweicki’s presentation will include maps of several native tree species and where they were located within Chautauqua County, including this map illustrating the distribution of black ash trees, mostly in the county’s flatlands and other low-lying, river and stream valley areas.

JAMESTOWN – The Chautauqua County Historical Society is partnering with the Jamestown Audubon Center to give residents an opportunity to learn more about how the region appeared more than 200 years ago.

On Saturday morning, Aug. 15, the historical society and the Audubon Center will co-host a free presentation entitled “Exploring the Pre-settlement Forests of Chautauqua County.”

The presentation will be given by Dr. Stephen Tulowiecki, a Western New York native and Adjunct Lecturer of Geography at SUNY Geneseo.  The free program will take place on Saturday, Aug. 15 at the Jamestown Audubon Society and will begin at 10 a.m.

For more information call 569-2345.