Each spring, the Field Conservation Department is excited to welcome our seasonal team members. These passionate naturalists play a vital role in helping us meet the demands of our conservation programs during our busiest season. We’d love for you to … Continued
Whether we’re walking along the woodland edge to radio track box turtles just beginning to forage after emerging from their overwinter burrows, trudging through the wetlands to check traps and estimate the size of the remaining Boston population of Spotted … Continued
Picture this: it’s around 10pm on a chilly March evening, and we’re all hip-deep in vernal pool water. With a flashlight in hand, you crouch over, slowly walking through sections of the pool, intently observing any wildlife you can illuminate … Continued
Welcome to Our New Blog Series, Conservation Inside the Zoo! The Zoo New England Conservation Team always aims to keep you informed on our conservation efforts beyond the zoo, but what about the conservation happening right here on zoo grounds? … Continued
A winter snowfall can transform the landscape into a serene, snow-covered wonderland, offering a unique opportunity to observe and appreciate the natural world. As you walk through this tranquil setting, the fresh snow acts as a canvas, capturing the tracks … Continued