Winter Evenings

The Tunbridge Conservation Commission is excited to welcome three local experts to share their wisdom about various aspects of our local landscapes during the Winter Evenings series on three Fridays over the coming months. Each presentation begins at 7pm at the Tunbridge Public Library. All are welcome, refreshments are provided, and the events are free – donations graciously accepted!

“Bird Monitoring in Our Local National Parks”

Aaron Weed is a Biologist and Program Manager responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of the Northeast Temperate Network (NETN) inventory and monitoring program for the National Park Service. Aaron will present on how the Northeast Temperate Network (NETN) helps its 13 member parks better understand the health of their biological communities (forests, birds, etc), waters, and other natural resources through long-term monitoring and periodic inventories. The mission of the NETN is to collect, manage, and translate high quality information about the condition of natural resources so that our national parks can make better-informed management decisions.

Prior to joining the NPS 10 years ago, Aaron held research positions at Dartmouth College and the University of Idaho studying the ecology of invasive insects, invasive plants, and forest insects relevant to the management of forests, rangelands, and natural areas. Aaron’s expertise began in entomology but recent work has shifted to studying how environmental stressors affect the diversity and abundance of forest vegetation, coastal waterbirds and landbirds. He lives in Tunbridge and enjoys spending time with his family hiking, skiing, exploring forests, and fishing.

For more information, contact Tunbridge Public Library at 802-889-9404 or email tunbridgeconservation@gmail.com