Tuesday, January 13, 2025 6 p.m.- 7 p.m.

UNH FISHER RESEARCH PROJECT

This winter’s Scince Pub theme is Backyard Conservation – What Can I Do?

Fishers have long been the subject of tall tales and misconceptions that have unfairly damaged their reputation. But while these elusive forest dwellers may not need defending from myths, they do need our help: their population in New Hampshire has declined significantly since the early 2000s and has struggled to recover. Join us as wildlife ecologist, photographer, and certified wildlife tracker, Ben Wymer shares research from UNH and NH Fish & Game about the challenges facing these fascinating mustelids. You’ll discover what their mortality study reveals about fisher populations, why habitat connectivity is crucial for their survival, and how conservation efforts can support one of our state’s most intriguing—and most in need of attention—wild neighbors.

Science Pub is a winter series presented in partnership with Squam Lakes Conservation Society, Squam Lakes Association, and Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and Walter’s Basin in Holderness. The talk begins at 6:00 PM, but we encourage you to arrive between 5:00-5:30 PM to enjoy dinner and drinks before the presentation. Seating is limited and registration is required. For questions, contact denise@foreversquam.org.