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Presenter: Brett Thelen, Harris Center for Conservation Education

Every year, on the first warm, rainy nights of spring, thousands of salamanders and frogs migrate to vernal pools and other wetlands to breed in a phenomenon known as "Big Night." Sadly, many are killed when they must cross busy roads. Join longtime Salamander Crossing Brigade coordinator Brett Amy Thelen to discover the magic of Big Night -- and to learn how community members in southwestern New Hampshire and beyond are coming together to help spring-migrating amphibians survive the most dangerous journey of their lives.

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Join us for an author event with Brad Timm on his recently (2024) published book, Wildlife Out Your Window: Fascinating Facts About 100 Animals Commonly Seen in the Northeastern U.S. Did you know that Blue Jay feathers aren’t actually blue, or that some foxes can climb trees? Brad, a wildlife ecologist and the Executive Director of the Northeast Wildlife Team, will share some of his favorite interesting facts from the book, discuss simple actions each of us can take to help wildlife around us, answer your wildlife questions, and much more! This is will be a very family-friendly event for ages 8-108! Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.

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Join us for an author event with Brad Timm on his recently (2024) published book, Wildlife Out Your Window: Fascinating Facts About 100 Animals Commonly Seen in the Northeastern U.S. Did you know that Blue Jay feathers aren’t actually blue, or that some foxes can climb trees? Brad, a wildlife ecologist and the Executive Director of the Northeast Wildlife Team, will share some of his favorite interesting facts from the book, discuss simple actions each of us can take to help wildlife around us, answer your wildlife questions, and much more! This is will be a very family-friendly event for ages 8-108! Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.

Did you know that...Blue Jay feathers are brown not blue, some frogs survive freezing by creating anti-freeze, and that Gray Foxes climb trees. These are just a few of the many hundreds of interesting facts about wildlife of the Northeast U.S. packed in this recent guidebook by Brad Timm. This book contains interesting facts about 100 animals of New England and surrounding regions from Robins and Chipmunks to Black Bears and Bullfrogs. And discover simple things people can do to help local wildlife, no matter if they live in the densest of urban areas or the most remote rural areas. Brad will share interesting facts and anecdotes from the book. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

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Presenter: Devaughn Fraser, Connecticut Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection

Bats are one of the most unique, diverse, and extraordinary groups of mammals on the planet. Sadly, they are also one of the most imperiled. A devastating disease known as “white nose syndrome” has been afflicting our bats in the region for the past 15+ years. This has led to greater than 90% declines in several bat species here in the Northeast. In this presentation, Connecticut state biologist Dr. Devaughn Fraser will introduce the audience to the diversity of bats in the northeastern U.S., share insights about their fascinating ecology, and discuss methods used to monitor and protect these critical members of our natural communities.

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Did you know that Blue Jay feathers aren’t actually blue, that some foxes can climb trees, and that some frogs produce their own anti-freeze? Join Brad Timm, wildlife ecologist and Executive Director of the Northeast Wildlife Team, for a talk and walk inspired by his new book Wildlife Out Your Window: Fascinating Facts About 100 Animals Commonly Seen in the Northeastern U.S. We will start indoors with a slideshow featuring fun facts about local wildlife, then venture outside along the boardwalk and trails of the sanctuary to see what we can find. This will be a very family-friendly event. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase ($20) at the event.

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Presenter: Susannah Lerman, USDA Forest Service

Private residential properties (“yards”) encompass large proportions of urban, suburban, and rural spaces. As such, yards represent a conservation opportunity to provide wildlife habitat, support biodiversity, and increase local opportunities for people to connect with nature. In this presentation, Susannah will discuss a “humanity for habitat” stewardship practice which aims to inspire and encourage active participation in conservation actions where people live. This will include discussing ways people can enhance their yards to create residential landscapes that benefit both wildlife and people. 

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Join us for an author event with Brad Timm on his recently (2024) published book, Wildlife Out Your Window: Fascinating Facts About 100 Animals Commonly Seen in the Northeastern U.S. Did you know that Blue Jay feathers aren’t actually blue, or that some foxes can climb trees? Brad, a wildlife ecologist and the Executive Director of the Northeast Wildlife Team, will share some of his favorite interesting facts from the book, discuss simple actions each of us can take to help wildlife around us, answer your wildlife questions, and much more! This is will be a very family-friendly event for ages 8-108! Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.

Join us for an author event with Brad Timm on his recently (2024) published book, Wildlife Out Your Window: Fascinating Facts About 100 Animals Commonly Seen in the Northeastern U.S. Did you know that Blue Jay feathers aren’t actually blue, or that some foxes can climb trees? Brad, a wildlife ecologist and the Executive Director of the Northeast Wildlife Team, will share some of his favorite interesting facts from the book, discuss simple actions each of us can take to help wildlife around us, answer your wildlife questions, and much more! This is will be a very family-friendly event for ages 8-108! Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.

Join us for an author event with Brad Timm on his recently (2024) published book, Wildlife Out Your Window: Fascinating Facts About 100 Animals Commonly Seen in the Northeastern U.S. Did you know that Blue Jay feathers aren’t actually blue, or that some foxes can climb trees? Brad, a wildlife ecologist and the Executive Director of the Northeast Wildlife Team, will share some of his favorite interesting facts from the book, discuss simple actions each of us can take to help wildlife around us, answer your wildlife questions, and much more! This is will be a very family-friendly event for ages 8-108! Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.

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Presenter: Bill DeLuca, National Audubon Society

Have you ever seen a strange, colorful bird singing in your backyard in the spring? Have you wondered where that bird came from or maybe where it might be headed? Did you wonder why you were so lucky to have it in your backyard? In this presentation Bill will tell the story, using examples of hundreds of tracked migratory birds, of how northeastern birds travel across hemispheres and how scientists track them. Bill will also discuss things you can do, from turning off our lights at night, to maintaining brush piles and keeping sources of water available, to help them on their journey.

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