LAKE PLACID – The Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society will host the third 2019 Winter Lecture, “What would a woodpecker do?” presented by Tom Manitta.

The presentation will be held at Hotel North Woods (2520 Main St, Lake Placid) at 7 p.m. March 20.

Admission is free.

Attendees are encouraged to come early for drinks/dinner.

Ever wonder the difference between all our Adirondack Woodpeckers? “Tamarack” Tom will explore the natural history of Adirondack woodpeckers and how people can help protect wildlife habitat. Tom Manitta is the outreach coordinator for the Adirondack Mountain Club and board member for Northern New York Audubon.

Lectures will be offered monthly through May 2019. All programs in the Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society’s Winter Lecture Series are free and open to the public.

The series will continue on Wednesday, April 24 at Generations with a presentation by R.J. Potter on Lake Placid steamboats.

For more information, contact the Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society at 518-523-3830, email info@lakeplacidhistory.com or visit the website at www.lakeplacidhistory.com/programs.