The Historic Preservation Society of the Higher Keys’ Monday, Jan. 13 presentation shall be offered by Malachi Fenn, archaeologist with the Florida Public Archaeology Community (FPAN) at 7 p.m. at Coral Isles Church. The presentation “Who Made the Everglades” will discover the geological and cultural historical past of the Everglades and have a look at the function of early Native Individuals and preliminary tree island formations.
As a result of FPAN is devoted to the safety of cultural sources, each on land and underwater, FPAN workers recurrently present coaching and shows that contain the general public. The intent is to engender a shared curiosity in defending sources whereas growing consciousness for the group.
Earlier than turning into a public archaeology coordinator for FPAN’s Southeast Area, Fenn labored on cultural useful resource administration and museum initiatives all through South Florida. A lifelong visible artist, Fenn has offered archaeological illustrations for quite a few publications. Their specializations embrace Pre-Hispanic Maya archaeology and epigraphy, Florida pre-colonial and historic archaeology, museum collections care, and scientific illustration.