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Explore science in progress from above tree line to below lake level! ����̽̽ 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 ����̽̽’s Field Naturalist graduate program will lead field walks at ����̽̽ 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:

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”
����̽̽ Mount Mansfield Natural Area

This field walk is now at capacity! Send an email to ����̽̽'s Natural Areas to be put on a waitlist. 

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
����̽̽ Jericho Research Forest

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”
����̽̽ Shelburne Pond Natural Area

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”
����̽̽ Centennial Woods Natural Area

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

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

Our Contributors

• Natural History Museum
• Natural Areas
• Rubenstein Research Forests
• Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Lab
• Field Naturalist Program
• Pringle Herbarium
• Consulting Archaeology Program (CAP)

Our Sponsors

• Office of the Vice President for Research