Ever wonder why beavers are called “eager” or why they gnaw saplings – even larger trees – to build their dams and lodges? Find out when Connecticut DEEP Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple presents the basics of this keystone species, including their biology, behavior, history, and unique role as nature’s engineers. Beaver ponds and wetlands […]

For an in-depth look at our native oaks, join Connor Hogan, McLean Game Refuge Director and Forest Manager. Learn the story of these mighty trees, hear about their current status, and gain insight about their future. Climate, wildlife, carbon storage, and old growth potential are all part of the discussion. Register ONLINE, then look for a confirmation […]

Explore the importance of creating welcoming habitats for birds through thoughtful landscape choices that include native plants vital for food and nesting sites. Learn about the benefits and joys of creating beautiful layered gardensand bring avian performers into your own backyard with landscape management tips from Joan Butler, Master Gardener, horticulturist, and past chairman of […]

Did you miss this presentation? Don't worry, we recorded it! You can see it here. The Granby Land Trust and Granby Public Library will host best-selling author Doug Tallamy on March 29, at 6:30 pm, for a virtual discussion of his book, Nature’s Best Hope. Douglas W. Tallamy’s first book, Bringing Nature Home, awakened thousands of […]

Wildlife photographer Peter Christoph presents award-winning images and photographic secrets when you travel with him virtually to a typical New England swamp. Enjoy an intimate look at the many varieties of birds that inhabit our swamps, including ospreys and herons, shorebirds, woodpeckers, and other cavity dwellers. Sloshing and crawling through the swamp so you don’t […]