Understanding & Protecting Our Local Ecosystem

Tuesday, February 24, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Learn from a panel of experts during an interactive session about the health of our woodlands, wildlife, and insects — and how to better protect open space.

Panelists will include Ed Faison, senior ecologist at Highstead, a regional conservation and ecological stewardship non-profit, Chris Nagy, director of research and education at Mianus River Gorge, a 964-acre preserve dedicated to protecting irreplaceable habitat for the community, and Faith Novella, conservation manager at Earthplace in Westport, a non-profit nature discovery and environmental learning center. Veronique Jarrell-King, a trustee with Redding Land Trust will serve as moderator.

Photo Credit: RLT Trustee Marjorie Derven

This part of the Appreciating Our Natural Environment Series is presented in partnership with New Pond Farm Education Center, The Redding Land Trust, and Mark Twain Library