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Nature Night returns on November 18th! Join the Columbia Land Conservancy and Professor Tom Tyning to learn more about why snakes matter and their hiss-tory in the area. 

They slither, they slide… and they may strike fear into your heart. But did you know that snakes are important parts of our ecosystems? Join CLC and biologist Tom Tyning to learn more about our local snakes and why they matter – no scales required. Together, we’ll learn about snake hiss-tory in the area, the challenges of studying snakes, and their role in habitats.

Tom Tyning has been a professor of Environmental Science at Berkshire Community College since 1999. Prior to that he was a Field Biologist and Master Naturalist for Massachusetts the Audubon Society, as well as an Adjunct Professor in the Environmental Studies Program at Antioch New England, Springfield College, and MCLA.  An authority on New England natural history, his main interests are amphibians and reptiles. He is the author of A Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles. Through the year he conducts various short and long-term field research projects on vernal pools, rare salamanders, Berkshire County butterfly populations, and endangered snake species in Western Massachusetts.

DATE/TIME: November 18, 2021 / 5:30 – 7pm

LOCATION: Online via Zoom

COST/REGISTRATION: Pre-register to receive login information. Click here to register.

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Join the Columbia Land Conservancy and the Chatham Public Library for a three-part workshop on seed collection! Register for one workshop or all three.

These workshops will be held outside at the Chatham Public Library, so be sure to dress accordingly. Also, bring a notepad, garden gloves, smartphone (if you have one). Snacks and refreshments will be served. 

DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS/DESCRIPTIONS:

Part 1 : Native Plant ID & Sustainable Seed Collection
August 16th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Chatham Public Library (Rain date 8/18)
During this session we will go over plant identification basics and how to start out with ecologically safe and effective seed collection techniques.

Part 2 : Target Species ID & Volunteer Seed Collection Protocols
August 30th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Chatham Public Library (Rain date 9/1)
This session will cover how to collect seeds from the Public Conservation Areas for the CLC Volunteer Seed Collection. Learn to ID our target list of restoration species and collect.

Part 3: Volunteer Seed Collection Field Workshop
September 13th, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Greenport Conservation Area (Rain date 9/15)
For our final workshop we will get a hands-on walk through of how to participate in the Volunteer Seed Collection Program. We will be taking a quick loop hike and collecting a few different species, so bring appropriate outdoor gear for walking off-trail.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Easy (all three)

COST/REGISTRATION: Free
Please register as soon as possible by emailing JJ Kathe at jj.kathe@clctrust.org – a limited number of participants will be allowed per event in keeping with COVID-19 safety precautions. Please include which volunteer event you would like to volunteer for in your email.

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info@clctrust.org
518.392.5252

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