Lectures and Field Walks
About
Explore science in progress from above tree line to below lake level! UVM scientists will share their research with the public during monthly Tuesday evening seminars from June to November at ECHO. On the Saturdays following the seminar, alumni of UVM’s Field Naturalist graduate program will lead field walks at UVM Natural Areas and other properties where such research takes place.
If you are interested in attending a talk but unable to attend in person, you may join via this Zoom link: https://go.uvm.edu/wild-side-zoom
Mountain
Lecture
Tuesday, June 11th: 5:30pm | ECHO
Biodiversity & Adaptation of Alpine Plants
with Dr. Steve Keller
Field Walk
Saturday, June 29th | 10am
“Climate and Phenology in the Alpine Zone”
UVM Mount Mansfield Natural Area
This field walk is now at capacity! Send an email to UVM's Natural Areas to be put on a waitlist.
Forest
Lecture
Tuesday, July 16th: 5:30pm | ECHO
Carbon, Wildlife, and Mushrooms: Lessons from Research on Old Forest Restoration"
with Dr. Bill Keeton
Field Walk
Saturday, July 27th | 10am
Dynamic Forest Ecosystem Management
UVM Jericho Research Forest
Pond
Lecture
Tuesday, August 13th: 5:30pm | ECHO
Archaeology of People, Ponds & Wetlands
with Dr. John Crock
Field Walk
Saturday, August 24th | 10am
“Natural History of Shelburne Pond”
UVM Shelburne Pond Natural Area
City
Lecture
Tuesday, September 17th: 5:30pm | RESL
Vermont Tick-borne Pathogen Ecology
with Dr. Ellen Martinsen
Nature Walk
Saturday, September 28th | 1:30pm
“A future vision for Centennial Woods”
UVM Centennial Woods Natural Area
Wetland
Lecture
Tuesday, October 15th: 5:30pm | ECHO
“Wetlands of the Champlain Valley”
Dr. Weston Testo
Nature Walk
Saturday, October 19th | 10am
“Students Restoring Natural Communities”
Carse Wetlands Natural Area
Lake
Lecture
Tuesday, November 12th: 5:30pm at ECHO
“Climate Change in Lake Champlain”
with Dr. Mindy Morales
Nature Walk
Saturday, November 16th | 10am
“Research and Stewardship of the Lake”
ECHO and Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Lab
A Special Thanks
Our Contributors
- Natural History Museum
- Natural Areas
- Rubenstein Research Forests
- Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Lab
- Field Naturalist Program
- Pringle Herbarium
- Consulting Archaeology Program (CAP)