Science Pub

Every year, on the first warm, rainy nights of spring, thousands of salamanders and frogs migrate to vernal pools and other wetlands to breed in a phenomenon known as “Big Night.” Sadly, many are killed when they must cross roads. Join longtime Salamander Crossing Brigade coordinator Brett Amy Thelen to discover the magic of Big Night — and to learn how community scientists in the Granite State are coming together to help migrating amphibians survive the most dangerous journey of their lives.

The Motus Wildlife Tracking System is an international collaborative research network that uses cooperative automated radio telemetry to track small flying organisms (birds, bats, and insects).

Moose don’t usually come to mind when you think about animal migration, but join NH Fish and Game Moose Biologist, Henry Jones to about the major habitats moose use throughout the year as well as some of the finer details that change each season. All in the context of their overall ecology. This information will help attendees understand moose status in New Hampshire and help the species.

For centuries—if not millennia—whales have been hunted, yet their migration patterns remained largely a mystery until recent decades. Today, our understanding is being further disrupted by a rapidly changing climate, which alters what we thought we knew about their movements.

Fishers have long been the subject of tall tales and misconceptions that have unfairly damaged their reputation. Join us as wildlife ecologist, photographer, and certified wildlife tracker, Ben Wymer shares research from UNH and NH Fish & Game about the challenges facing these fascinating mustelids.

Join the Science Center’s Lead Horticulturist, Emma Erler, to learn how to establish a haven for animals, while still having an attractive, appealing yard and garden.

Join us at Walter's Basin for tips for becoming LakeSmart. You can be a hero for your lake! What happens on your property affects the lake, whether you live along it or miles from it.