You may know about UVM's Centennial Woods, but there are many more hidden gems all over northwest Vermont that are part of the UVM Natural Areas, a university-owned reserve system of ten sites comprising nearly 2,500 acres of mountains, forests, wetlands and more, all preserved and maintained for scientific research, environmental education, and public engagement.

You are invited to come to the first of the "Talks and Walks on UVM's Wild Side", a new science series in honor of the Natural Areas' 50th anniversary that will run monthly from June to November. Each Talk and Walk will focus on a different natural habitat, with a Tuesday evening lecture at the ECHO Center, followed by a Saturday nature walk at a UVM Natural Area where alumni of UVM's Field Naturalist graduate program will share their deep knowledge of the place and its inhabitants. For the full schedule and to RSVP for lectures or nature walks, visit: https://go.uvm.edu/wildside

The first talk will be Tuesday, June 11 at 5:30pm at ECHO, on the topic of Mountains. UVM Professor Dr. Steve Keller will share his research on the evolution of alpine plant diversity in Vermont. In the accompanying field walk on Saturday, June 29th starting at 10:00am at the Mt. Mansfield Natural Area, you can experience these plants for yourself, and learn about how climate impacts the landscape on Vermont's highest peak.

These events are free to attend but will be capped for attendance, so please RSVP if you can. You do not need to attend the month's lecture to attend the nature walk!

Event Info

Dec 23, 2024, 2 to 5 PM

Dec 27, 2024, 5 to 7 PM

Dec 28, 2024, 10 to 11:30 AM