Event
2023 Natural History Conference
The Peconic Land Trust is co-sponsor of the largest regional forum on Long Island’s natural environment. Perfect for anyone interested in the sciences, this symposium offers up-to-the-minute research and current information on various subjects in the fields of biology and natural sciences.
This year’s topics include the exciting work by the LI Coyote Study Group, a citizen-science project entitled “The Long Island Mammal survey,” poster session featuring the latest in science research, and opportunities to connect with numerous conservation organizations about ways you can get involved.
$40/person. For more details, including the full schedule of workshops and to register, visit Seatuck.org/li-natural-history-conference.
Featured Presenters
- Stephane Perreualt-Naturalist, Greentree Foundation - Tracking the movements, behavior and seasonal diet of the Eastern Coyote in Nassau.
- Casey Pendergast-Threatened & Endangered Species Biologist, NYSDEC - Long Island’s overwintering bats, including the results of a winter diet study here.
- Nicole Maher-Senior Coastal Scientist, The Nature Conservancy - Research on the health of Long Island’s salt marshes.
- Terrence McNamara-Board Member, H. L. Ferguson Museum, Fishers Island - The flora and fauna of Suffolk’s far eastern outpost: Fishers Island.
- Kevin Job-Fisheries Biologist, CT DEEP Diadromous Fish Restoration Program - An examination into the cause of recent river herring declines despite successful fish passage projects.
- Arielle Santos-Conservation Scientist, Seatuck Environmental Association - The Long Island terrestrial mammal survey: how to get involved.
- Harrison Tobi-Aquaculture & Shellfish Restoration Specialist/Educator, Cornell Cooperative Ext. -Potential solutions to restore an iconic and commercially important Long Island shellfish species: the scallop.