Are you familiar with what wildlife biology and conservation involves, and what steps need to be taken to ensure that it is properly maintained?
Join Friends of Rogers and guest presenter Robert Benton at 2 pm on March 12 for “Wildlife Biology and Conservation,” a conversation on the application of ecological principles to help benefit the management of wildlife species and their habitats, one of our most important natural resources.
“It’s extremely important to increase public awareness in terms of what actions need to be taken to positively impact wildlife populations,” said Environmental Educator Sarah Freedman. “Once a species becomes extinct, it becomes impossible to study that species and learn from it.”
Participants will have the opportunity to learn several of the most important policies and procedures that work to preserve wildlife populations, as well as enabling them to thrive. Visitors will also have the opportunity to ask their own questions about their impact on wildlife.
“Maybe you want to know what to do if you spot a bear or deer in a human community, or if you find an abandoned animal that appears to need help. No question is off the table,” said Freedman.
This unique presentation is made possible thanks to the generosity of Evergreene Graphics in Greene.
“We are extremely grateful to Evergreene Graphics for partnering with us,” said Simon Solomon, FOR executive director. “Since 2011, when Friends of Rogers saved Rogers Environmental Education Center from closing, we have relied on the generosity of local businesses like Evergreene Graphics to support community activities, allowing this vital resource to be preserved – and to flourish.”
The program will be held in the Bird Cabin on state Route 80 in Sherburne. While there is no charge, Friends of Rogers encourages contributions to support future operations. Rogers Center is operated by Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization that offers educational programs for people of all ages. Seasonal hours are from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.