Learn about beaver activity in the Eightmile River Watershed and how Evan’s research affects beaver management statewide.
Get an overview of the history & biology of beavers. Including their critical role in our environment, and successful, cost-effective ways to mediate flooding caused by beaver dams.
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Learn: What a vernal pool is, Why they are so important, What critters live in them
See: Aquatic Insects, Frog/Salamander Eggs, Adult Frogs/Salamanders
Perfect Activity for School Break!
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2 Dolbia Hill Road, East Haddam, Ct 06423
Best for Children 8 and up.
~Half mile hike in/out. Some off trail traversing necessary
Join Evan in Hartman Part for a field demonstration of ground truthing. Learn about the tools he uses to validate and improve the model’s predictions. Evan will use his drone to explore a beaver site and explain what information he is looking for when on site.
There is a short hike required to get to the site. Appropriate footwear is recommended.
Email info@eightmileriver.org to register.
Beavers are an increasing presence on our landscape, learn about their local and regional impact and a novel approach of mapping and tracking their influence on the landscape.
An in-depth presentation on Evan’s graduate research.
Learn about:
How Evan’s project is helping beaver management in Connecticut.
How he developed the Deep Learning (AI) model to map beaver activity.
Demonstrate the scalability of the project for statewide management.
Email info@eightmileriver.org to register.
The Eightmile and Salmon River Watersheds are hosting an aquatic invasive species training for community stakeholders. The intent of this training is to educate people who frequent or manage our lakes, ponds, rivers and coves to help reduce spread and increase early detection. “CAES scientists will offer instruction on how to distinguish invasive from native plants, conduct lake surveys and map vegetation. Live native and non-native plants will be available for close inspection, and identification aides will be provided. In addition, information about the prevention of invasive aquatic plant introductions will be discussed.”
Email info@eightmileriver.org to register
Join us for a hike through Burnham Brook Preserve and learn some of the species of tree we have and how to identify them. More information to come. Email info@eightmileriver.org with any questions. Registration Required! Email info@eightmileriver.org or fill out the form ( https://forms.gle/jerx2hdRvXYnxSQS8 ) to register.