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April 29, RIZE: Student Presentations
Fairfield University – Kelley Center 1073 N Benson Rd., Fairfield, CT 06824 Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo and Fairfield University's RIZE (Research, Internships, and Zoo Education) program exemplifies the impactful collaboration between academic research and practical conservation efforts. As this partnership continues to flourish, it highlights the essential role of zoos in the preservation of wildlife and the environment. The public is invited to see the students present their findings on Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30 PM at Fairfield University. |
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June 17, Project Limulus: Horseshoe Crabs Restoration
Sacred Heart University Biology Professor Jo-Marie Kasinak will present some of her recent research with Project Limulus. Project Limulus has studied horseshoe crabs in Long Island Sound for over 25 years and has learned a lot about horseshoe crabs! Come learn about these incredible “living fossils”, what might be impacting their population in CT waters, and how you can become a horseshoe crab hero. |
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July 15, Wolf Conservation: Saving a Species
Led by Andrew Connolly, Outreach Coordinator at the Wolf Conservation Center. In the late 20th century, Mexican gray wolves and red wolves were declared to be extinct in the wild. Through intensive efforts, such as breeding programs and wild releases, these wolves have resumed their rightful places on the wild landscape. Join the Wolf Conservation Center to learn what it takes to help save a species from the brink of extinction, the applications of modern technology to reproduction efforts, and what is next in the fight for survival. |
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