BEEC Mud Season Speaker Series: Celebrating Community Science

Spring in Vermont means one thing: mud season! It’s also a perfect time to discover how you can meaningfully contribute to science and conservation in our community. Join Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center for this first session in an inspiring Mud Season Speaker Series featuring experts and enthusiasts who will share stories, tips, and inspiration for getting involved in community science.

First up, 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 – stay tuned!