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These Events are planned by and hosted by VAWS to promote member networking, the teaching of technical skills, and the sharing of knowledge in the world of wetland science. The events are listed chronologically by upcoming dates. Some events are free to VAWS Members, a benefit in becoming a member and supporting the work we are doing. We are looking forward to seeing you at one of these events. Also look at the Other Wetland Related opportunities that are happening throughout the state.
March Lunch and Learn: Winter Tree and Shrub ID from noon to 1 on Thursday, March 26th
March Lunch and Learn: Winter Tree and Shrub ID from noon to 1 on Thursday, March 26th
Free for members REGISTER HERE
Non-members- $10.00 sign up by March 12th to secure a twig bundle.
Participation is open to all, but the first 20 participants will receive a bundle of twigs gathered by the Education Committee so they can work through ID’s with physical specimens. Twig bundles will be distributed at the Winter Conference the week before the webinar, or mailed to participants if they are not attending the conference. Participants should indicate which option they prefer and sign up by March 12th to secure a twig bundle.
Teage O’Connor will visit to discuss winter tree and shrub ID from noon to 1 on Thursday, March 26th, introducing participants to twig ID using his field guide: Winter ID Guide to Vermont's Trees | Crow's Path.
For a photo and full Bio:
Teage O'Connor (Exec Director) | Crow's Path
Teages's work over the years has shifted from more traditional environmental education to engaging communities through direct experience and long-term mentoring relationships. This followed a personal shift from being interested in the theoretical to the practical. As a result, he has spent the last 12 years learning a variety of traditional skills, including fire-by-friction, bow-making, tracking, and spoon carving
April Lunch and Learn: Amphibians, Phenology, and Chorus Recordings in New England
April Lunch and Learn: Amphibians, Phenology, and Chorus Recordings in New England
April 22 from Noon- 1:00 pm
April 22 from Noon- 1:00 pm
Free for members REGISTER HERE
Non-members- $10.00
With Scott Smeyers: Vice President and Senior Scientist and recently became a partner at Oxbow Associates, Inc. a wetlands and wildlife consulting company specializing in rare amphibian and reptile study and mitigation. He has studied the behavior and ecology of amphibian and reptile species native to the eastern United States for more than 20 years. He has conducted field research, including radio-telemetry, on freshwater turtles ; as well as two venomous snakes. He has led field studies for pond-breeding amphibians using various trapping techniques. He independently works on research on the evolutionary biology and ecology of amphibians and reptiles in New England.
Scott would like to lead a limited attendance field trip to Haystack and Crystal ponds in Wilmington; a short hike and in being a bit high in elevation, amphibians are delayed until mid-May normally. I have permission from the Town for catch and release at Haystack Pond and permit from the USFS for Crystal Pond.
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