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Ecologist and author discusses how to interpret and observe the natural world

 Salamander eggs seen under reflection of a hand on the surface of a vernal pool
Noah Charney Photo

What can we learn when look a little more closely at the natural world around us? UMaine Noah Charney helps us investigate trees, rocks, grasses and more with takes us on a series of interactive field walks through ten New England ecosystems. We’ll learn how to see the world through the eyes of a trained naturalist.

Panelist:
Noah Charney, assistant professor of conservation biology ,Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology, University of Maine, Orono; author of These Trees Tell a Story: The Art of Reading Landscapes

VIP Caller:
Susannah B. Lerman, research ecologist, USDA Forest Service , Northern Research Station; professor of Urban Forests, Human Health, and Environmental Quality, University of Massachusetts

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Jonathan was born in Monsey, New York. A field trip to Washington, DC when he was in 7th grade started him on his circuitous path to a career in public radio. The trip inspired a love of politics and led to his desire to one day call DC home. After graduating from Grinnell College, he worked on a couple of campaigns in Iowa (presidential and congressional) and moved to Washington, DC.