You are invited to the free VT Woodlands Association workshop focused on Rattlesnakes. “Rattlesnakes In Vermont” will be offered on Thursday July 16, 2015 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Green Mountain National Forest Office at 231 North Main St. in Rutland, VT. Can you believe Vermont actually hosts and harbors rattlesnakes? Doug Blodgett will discuss this reclusive but much-maligned and misunderstood reptile, and its unique contribution to Vermont’s native wildlife community. Doug will reveal some interesting results of his research on this endangered species, and discuss the tough challenges it faces as well as the life history of this original Vermont native animal at the very northern end of its range in the continental US.
Doug Blodgett has been employed as a wildlife biologist with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department for 30 years. Throughout his career, he has worked extensively on game and non-game management programs as well as public and private land management programs. Doug was the Vermont Wild Turkey Project Team Leader from 1990-2010 and has also assisted on the black bear, deer, moose, furbearer and peregrine falcon research projects since 1984. Doug has travelled to Wyoming and Arizona to participate in on-going mountain lion research programs in those states and has served as the Department’s investigator on the dozens of Vermont mountain lion sightings received annually from the public. Most recently, Doug’s professional interest has focused on reptiles and specifically, rare snake research in Vermont.
This is a FREE event sponsored by the Vermont Woodlands Association and VT Dept. of Fish & Wildlife. To register: Complete registration forms available at the VWA websitewww.vermontwoodlands.org under Walk in the Woods and return to Vermont Woodlands Association, PO Box 6004, Rutland, VT 05702-6004; call VT Woodlands at 802-747-7900, or send email to[email protected]. Please register by July 13, 2015.
Vermont Woodlands Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation whose mission is to advocate for the management, sustainability, perpetuation, and enjoyment of forests through the practice of excellent forestry that employs highly integrated management practices that protect and enhance both the tangible and intangible values of forests - including clean air and water, forest products,wildlife habitat, biodiversity, recreation, scenic beauty, and other resources - for this and future generations. Visit www.vermontwoodlands.org to learn more about the organization and other events occurring in your area.
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