SPECIAL EVENT for WISE WOMEN 

we will open our venue to men and women.

Join us Thursday, January 22nd at 6:30 p.m. in the CAR (above the gym - 6:15 registration)

This month’s topic: 

Health of the Cape Fear River Region

Presented by: Roger Shaw

A discussion of:

• River Bluffs and the Northeast Cape Fear River: History, Geologic and Biologic Features, and Future
• The Cape Fear River Estuary: History, Current Status, and Future with Port Deepening
• And a Mention of the Treasures of Southeastern NC

We are honored to have Roger Shaw talk with us about the health of our local environment at the Bluffs and the river below.

Roger grew up in Brunswick County and graduated from UNCW with an Earth Science BA. He went on to UNC Chapel Hill for his Masters in Geology. Following that he went to work in the Energy Industry in New Orleans and Houston where he began to do Community and Teacher programs and obtained his Masters in Science Education. After 20 years he returned home to Wilmington and began his 2^nd career of teaching and research at UNCW in the Earth and Ocean Sciences and Environmental Sciences Depts. He continued his outreach to the community with multiple talks and initiatives while working on projects with the Nature Conservancy and as an advisor to the Town of Navassa on its Superfund Issue. He is on the Boards of NHC Soil and Water, Cape Fear River Watch, Alliance for Cape Fear Trees, and Eagles Island Coalition. He retired from full time teaching in 2025 but continues to teach classes and give talks and provide information on topics to the community.  

As always, an important aspect of our Circle is the desire to pay it forward by collecting a small donation ($10 suggested) to support a local charity, which will be Cape Fear River Watch.

Space is Limited, so please RSVP by text to Kelly Good at 757-650-5787.