Seminar Events
Fun With Caterpillars
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesCaterpillars are a critical component of forest food webs. They are the most abundant tree-feeding herbivores in Connecticut forests and are the primary food source for songbirds. Join Rob Clark, a PhD Candidate at Wesleyan University, for a day as a “Citizen Scientist”, learning about insect ecology and collecting real, scientific data. The program will
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Several Tips for Better Nature Photography
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesSherman resident and fine art photographer John Charles will offer a workshop on "Several Tips for Better Nature Photography." This workshop is for anyone interested in outdoor photography, whether film or digital media, beginner or advanced photographer, point-and-shoot camera or complicated DSLR. (The workshop will be non-denominational, so religious debates concerning "Nikon vs. Canon" will
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Big Apple Birds
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesTourists abound in New York City, including the thousands upon thousands of migrating birds that pass through the city’s parks to rest and refuel on their long journeys. Places like Central Park are world famous for bird-watching, but are they any good for the birds themselves? Come hear Great Hollow Executive Director, Chad Seewagen’s presentation
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The Bobcat – Connecticut’s Secretive Wild Cat
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesJoin us for a fascinating presentation on the natural history of Bobcats in Connecticut by Master Wildlife Conservationist, Paul Colburn. We’ll hear about this elusive cat’s diet, behavior, and reproduction, and the habitats in CT in which it lives. Bobcat artifacts will be shared with the audience. Paul Colburn is a certified Master Wildlife Conservationist
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Make Your Own Bird Feeders – morning session
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesHelp out your backyard feathered friends this winter by making your very own biodegradable bird feeders. Join us on Sunday, December 4th as we make bird food garlands and suet log feeders that you can take home and proudly display in your yard to attract cardinals, chickadees, nuthatches, woodpeckers, and more. Two sessions are available, 10:00 am
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