PAST EVENTSFriday, September 22, 2023, 7pm
Climate Change Talk
Location: Union Meeting Hall, Rt 7 Ferrisburgh
The Ferrisburgh Conservation Commission invites you to join us for an evening with Vermont State Climatologist Dr. Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux. Dr. Dupigny-Giroux has served as the Vermont State Climatologist since 1997 and is an expert in floods, droughts and severe weather and the ways in which these affect Vermont's landscape and people. There will be a presentation and then time for questions. This event is offered in partnership with The Ferrisburgh Climate and Energy Committee.
Saturday, September 16, 2023, 9am
Ferrisburgh Town Forest Hike
The Ferrisburgh Conservation Commission is leading a hike to the Ferrisburgh Town Forest on Ferrisburgh Day, Saturday September 16. Interested folks should meet at the parking spot at the tight bend on Robinson Road at 9:00 AM and expect to return to their vehicles between noon and 1:00 PM. Be advised that the access trail may be muddy, with short sections having steep grades and uneven footing. Bring water, snack, insect repellent, appropriate clothing and stout footwear.
Going Batty - March 23, 6-7 pm
Come learn about Vermont’s flying mammals from state wildlife biologist Alyssa Bennett from the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. As these animals prepare to leave their underground hibernation sites and fly north from warmer climates, join us for an update on winter and summer population trends, the latest disease and treatment research to combat White-nose Syndrome, and what you can do in your own backyard to help Vermont’s nine bat species.
Atlantic Salmon in Lake Champlain: A Brief Natural HistoryIn April, Matt Harrison, Educational Programs Manager at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, presented for a virtual program on the natural history of Atlantic Salmon in Lake Champlain. Matt explained the history, extirpation, and return of Atlantic Salmon in the region.
Understanding and Living with Vermont Black Bears
Forrest Hammond, Wildlife Biologist and Black Bear Project Leader, VT Fish and Wildlife Dept., presented on the ecology of Vermont's black bears, including management and bear conflict avoidance on January 14, 2021.
Bats in the Champlain Valley
What is happening with our local bats? Every year volunteers throughout the region, including Ferrisburgh Conservation Commission members, help the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife monitor the population sizes of several bat colonies throughout the Champlain Valley. The citizen bat monitoring program will continue for the 2024 season. Questions? Contact Jen Cirillo (cirillo.jen@gmail.com).
Local Wildlife Sightings
The Ferrisburgh Conservation Commission is collecting pictures of local wildlife sightings. Our hope is to create an historical record of wildlife currently found in Ferrisburgh.
If you have any photos to share, please send them to Barry Estabrook at barryestabrook@gmail.com.
Click here to see what we have so far.
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