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Wildlife of the Northeast webinar series features three Switzer Fellows

Fellow(s): Brad Timm, Sebastian Moreno, Brett Amy Thelen, Susannah Lerman
Topic(s): Conservation Science

The Northeast Wildlife Team, founded by Brad Timm, is hosting a free online (via Zoom) monthly wildlife presentation series. This will run monthly from October, 2024 - May, 2025. Recordings are available on the program website for those unable to attend live. Each month will feature a different presenter exploring a wildlife-related topic. Topics include black bear ecology, amphibian road crossings, bird migration, wildlife rehabilitation, yards as habitat, wildlife trail cameras, and more. Switzer Fellows Sebastian Moreno, Brett Thelen and Susannah Lerman are in the lineup! View the full schedule of presentations here.

Meet the Fellows in this Story

Brad Timm

Brad Timm

2008 Fellow
Brad Timm is a wildlife biologist, author, and wildlife educator passionate about providing education about the wildlife of the Northeastern U.S. to general public audiences. Brad recently published a book "Wildlife Out Your Window" and is the Founder and Executive Director of the Northeast Wildlife Team ("NEWT").
Sebastian Moreno

Sebastian Moreno

2023 Fellow
In an increasingly urbanizing world, Sebastian aims for his work to increase science and nature accessibility for historically marginalized and excluded communities, which will ultimately help in the conservation of our natural environment.
Brett Amy Thelen

Brett Amy Thelen

2004 Fellow
Brett Amy Thelen has been directing place-based, conservation-focused community science projects for more than 20 years, with dual emphasis on creating a valuable learning experience for volunteers and producing reliable, reproducible...
Susannah Lerman

Susannah Lerman

2010 Fellow
Dr. Susannah Lerman is a Research Ecologist with the USDA Forest Service in the Communities and Landscapes of the Urban Northeast unit. Susannah earned her B.A. in American History from the University of Delaware in 1994, an M.S. in...

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