Is there a beautiful song emanating from the trees out back, and you’d like to know what bird it’s coming from? Or, maybe you see the same interesting flower on your walks, but can’t figure out what it is? Or perhaps you are just tired of carrying a backpack full of nature guides everywhere you go? Never fear - there’s an app for that!
Join local nature-enthusiasts Chuck Hulse and Guy Maguire for an interactive workshop on how to use common nature apps such as eBird, iNaturalist, Merlin, Seek, Rockd, and more.
Skeptical about apps? We get it. Phones and other devices can create barriers between us and the real world. But, if used in the right way, they can help us deepen our understanding and relationship with nature, as well as with fellow nature-enthusiasts. We will also talk about how nature apps are playing a key role in empowering people to become community scientists and contribute in the effort to document and protect biodiversity worldwide, and how you can get involved with local Vermont efforts to do the same.
Speaker Bios:
Chuck Hulse is a retired physician and resident of South Hero. He is a dedicated amateur naturalist and spends much of his free time exploring the nooks and crannies of South Hero, documenting and sharing his love for wildlife, plants, and other native species that live here.
Guy Maguire is the Programs Director for South Hero Land Trust. He is an amateur naturalist who brings a wealth of curiosity and excitement about the natural world that he hopes to share with you In his spare time Guy also volunteers with the VT Dept of Fish & Wildlife to monitor and collect seed from rare, threatened, and endemic plant populations.
Part of the 2024 Winter Wednesdays series, brought to you by Healthy Roots Collaborative, South Hero Land Trust, and Worthen Library. These free and fun events connect South Hero residents with local experts while learning about different ways to connect with our landscape.
Free and open to the public.
To save your spot, click HERE or sign up at the Worthen Library.