Show Title Hudson Heritage Association: Science, Art and Slugs of Hudson

Description Gwen Mayer, archivist of the Hudson Library & Historical Society, will share the fascinating and little-known story of Alfred Pettingell (1837-1914), affectionately known as “the Audubon of Hudson.” Pettingell was part of a close-knit circle of naturalists including Dr. Frank Hodge, Dr. Raymond Rush and Burt Sandford who were considered pioneers of their time – dedicated to the exploration, documentation and preservation of the natural world of Hudson, Ohio. Their passion for ecology earned them national recognition. Recorded September 11, 2025 at Barlow Community Center.