Mud Season Speaker Series: Discover the Power of Community Science

February 10th: Conservation Discovery in Vermont: How Engaging in Community Science Can Have a Big Impact with Dana Williams

Come along on the adventures of scientists and community members in Vermont who have participated in research with the Vermont Center for Ecostudies. Learn about the important conservation successes their work has achieved and how you can participate in the ongoing efforts to conserve Vermont right from your backyard!

Dana Williams is the Community Science Coordinator at the Vermont Center for Ecostudies, where she helps community members contribute to conservation efforts across the state of Vermont. Previously, she worked in nature education for all ages as the programs director at Williamstown Rural Lands, a small land trust in Massachusetts. She holds a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she researched the social relationships of animals.

Future dates and speakers TBD!

Head to www.beec.org to register. This series is free and open to all.