Join herpetologist Jim Andrews in his presentation of “Turtles of Vermont” on Thursday March 18th at 6:30 PM.

Click this link to join the Zoom meeting on the appropriate date and time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88917307474?pwd=cUZoVFl0UHkwSmt1RVZPbzFaSjdQZz09

Using many photos, Jim Andrews will cover the identification, natural history, and conservation of all eight of Vermont’s species as well as provide information on how you can help document their distribution in Vermont.

About Jim Andrews:

James S. Andrews graduated from UVM with a BS in Environmental Studies and later received his master’s degree in Biology from Middlebury College.  He has been working full time as a herpetologist/wildlife biologist in Vermont since 1990.  He has worked closely with state, federal, and private agencies; and individuals on herptile conservation throughout Vermont.

 He currently serves as chair of the Reptile and Amphibian Scientific Advisory Group to the Vermont Endangered Species Committee.  He also coordinates the Vermont Reptile and Amphibian Atlas and serves as a research and teaching associate with Vermont Family Forests in Bristol, Vt.  In addition, he teaches courses on Vermont reptiles, amphibians, trees, and birds, at a variety of institutions.  He also runs herpetological research and education projects and provides independent consulting and herpetological survey. 

 Jim is a founding member of the Salisbury Conservation Commission and has been compiler and organizer of the Middlebury Christmas Bird Count since it’s inception. In addition, Jim has been working with the Vermont Agency of Transportation to help minimize the impacts of transportation infrastructure and traffic on wildlife.  Conservation of Vermont's wildlife and wildlife habitat through education, field experience, and science is a common theme running through all his activities.