Video Archive of Past Programs and Events

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In this talk, Amy will focus on the current biodiversity crisis; the evolutionary history among native plants, insects, birds and fungi, and how these interdependent relationships…

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Our Annual Meeting with the special presentation the History of the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge.

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Owls captivate our imaginations with their aura of magic and impression of wisdom, get a glimpse into the distinct life of a great-horned owl by learning about their biology, life…

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Bats have been in the news lately. Wondering what’s up with bats in Massachusetts? Come learn about the different bats found in our state, where to look for them, and how landowners…

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The Friends of the Assabet River NWR invites you to join us for an evening program on the topic of the OARS River Report Card led by OARS Executive Director Alison Field-Juma. OARS…

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Marea Gabriel of The Nature Conservancy describes a network of resilient sites that will sustain these species in a changing climate. Climate change is creating an increasingly…

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A recent United Nations report on the World’s biodiversity summarized evidence that a large proportion of global animal and plant species are threatened by human actions. Among those…

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By December 9, 1941, U.S. newspapers were headlining Japan at War with U.S.- Congress to Act. Pearl Harbor had become part of history, as civilians across the US stepped up their…

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Laura Mattei and Priscilla Ryder present on the long term habitat restoration work at Memorial Forest and the Desert Natural Area, a unique habitat that is home to several rare and…

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Pollinators are declining at an unprecedented rate worldwide due to human-induced rapid environmental change. These declines pose a significant threat to our food supply and…

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Many of us have missed recognizing various tiny butterflies that occasionally alight on the wildflowers of our fields and woodland edges. Several of these small butterflies are the…

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We all know that mammals—like bobcats and bears, mink and moose—are not always easy to see in the wild. Across the state of Massachusetts, we don’t really know where a lot of our wild…

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Have you ever wondered which birds in our area migrate, and why? Which birds are easiest to observe in our area as they migrate south through our area? Do tiny hummingbirds really fly…

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Ed Sterling will discuss the history of the Central Massachusetts Railroad, known as “The Central Mass” from its beginnings in the post-Civil War years to its sad end in 1980. Using…

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Tick bites have become far more common in the past two decades, with Lyme disease being the subject of many headlines across the country. According to the Center for Disease Control,…

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Our local landscape is home to a great diversity of wildlife. Using a stunning collection of photographs, Lisa Vernegaard, SVT Executive Director, will introduce you to the many…

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Bats are unique in many ways, but are often misunderstood and under-appreciated for the many ecosystem services they provide, such as insect suppression. Currently, populations of…

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Massachusetts undoubtedly has a distinct connection with wild turkeys! This presentation will document the unique history of wild turkeys in Massachusetts; from the very first…

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Coyotes are important ecologically and need to be welcomed as a much needed predator. This talk covers natural history, habits, diet, hazing of coyotes, human and pet safety,…

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New England Wild Flower Society (NEWFS) recently released a comprehensive, peer-reviewed report that, for the first time, gathers together the most up-to-date data on the status of…

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In our increasingly crowded and busy world, many of the wondrous living treasures that grace our Earth—from rhinos and polar bears to tropical orchids—are at risk of disappearing.…