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Date: 1/25/25
Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
UMASS Dartmouth professor Mike Sheriff will present on the impact of deer on forested ecosystems and discuss some of his research that has taken place at Norcross. The presentation will take roughly 45 minutes with time for questions after the presentation.
This lecture will be geared toward adult participants.
Please note: pre-registration is required. Please register here: https://forms.gle/VRosbxmHckVeqCbA8 or by calling us at 413-245-1264.
Date: 2/8/25
Time: 1 p.m.
Join Norcross Board Chair and Regional Director of American Rivers Andy Fisk to discuss the process of reconnecting rivers and streams focusing on the Vinica Brook watershed restoration project.
From the host: “Our rivers, brooks, and wetlands are the circulation system of a healthy environment. But over time humans have made decisions to block the healthy circulation of water by constructing dams and culverts. The Vinica Brook watershed in the Tupper Hill Sanctuary has many dams and culverts that were built over decades as part of Arthur Norcross’s vision that these ponds would improve and create habitat. Today we understand that this work wasn’t the best thing for the watershed and the Foundation is undertaking an important effort to make Vinica Brook on the Sanctuary better support native fish, plants, and mammals through dam and culvert removal. This presentation will be a general introduction to river restoration and a preview of work beginning to continue Arthur Norcross’s legacy of healthy and abundant habitats.”
Registration is required for this event as seating is limited. Please register here: https://forms.gle/goN7uqiGMymFxmwj7 or by calling us at 413-245-1264, ext. 104.
Date: 3/29/25
Time: 1 1 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Join Brian Kleinman, owner of Riverside Reptiles Education Center on a herpetological adventure!
Brian is a life-long Connecticut resident, growing up in Barkhamsted. Brian holds a BA in Biology and has decades of experience in the field studying invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, and birds.
During the 50-minute presentation, learn about the natural history and identification of indigenous snake species, the leading factors contributing to snake decline in some areas, and what you can do to preserve these often misunderstood animals.
This presentation includes live animal ambassadors (snakes) and is geared toward adult participants.
Registration is required for this event as seating is limited. Please register here: https://forms.gle/UZvo49uJgoLyfXiX8 or by calling us at 413-245-1264.
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