From Horn Pond Outward: Scientific Naturalists and Community Knowledge Critical for Conservation

Presented in partnership with the Friends of Horn Pond.

Horn Pond located in Woburn, MA is more than a scenic destination. It is a living laboratory where seasonal changes, wildlife interactions, and habitat dynamics are observed and recorded year-round. This talk highlights how places like Horn Pond serve as critical observation sites for both professional and community participatory scientists.

At Horn Pond, Earthwise Aware (EwA)'s volunteers track the seasonal development of local tree and shrub species, study how arthropods interact with their host plants from towering oaks to native wildflowers, monitor populations of vulnerable species, and document vernal pools for certification by the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program. EwA also trains and encourages volunteers and communities to rigorously record the presence of invasive plants, and record ecological stressors in urban green and wild spaces.

By participating in these efforts, community members help generate high-quality data that supports conservation locally and contributes to broader long-term biodiversity and climate studies. This talk highlights the crucial role of scientific naturalists and local communities in safeguarding the ecological health of Horn Pond and in informing conservation efforts that extend far beyond its borders.

To learn more and to register for the event visit https://woburnpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friends-of-horn-pond-presents/

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