College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment

Recreational Pond Management Workshop
2022-08-11 08:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Cherokee Co Chamber of Commerce, 801 Cedar Bluff Rd, Centre, AL, 35960
This event will provide a great opportunity for pond owners and managers to gain a better understanding of what it takes to properly construct, manage, and maintain a recreational pond. The indoor presentations and demonstrations will cover it all: construction, stocking, weed and wildlife control, and everything in between. The cost for participation is FREE but pre-registration is required because seating is limited. Registration includes a seat at the workshop, lunch, and printed presentation materials and related publications. This is also a great time to bring your pond water to be tested for lime needs or to have your aquatic weeds identified. To register, call the Cherokee Co Extension Office at: (256) 927-3250
AVAILABLE: 5 Category 1 Continuing Forester Education
5 Professional Logging Manager Points Address: Cherokee Co Chamber of Commerce 801 Cedar Bluff Rd Centre, AL 35960 Contact: Cherokee County Extension Office rgw0013@aces.edu (256) 927-3250

Land Management Field Day - Autauga
2022-08-11 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Autauga County Extension Office, 2226 AL Highway 14 W, Autauga, AL, 36003
Join us for a land management field day! This field day will include presentations on timber management, silvopastrue & agroforestry, managing for deer & turkey, trapping nuisance wildlife, and portable sawmills. Some presentations will include demonstrations. PLM CEU’s are available & lunch will be served courtesy of River Bank & Trust. Address: Autauga County Extension Office 2226 AL Highway 14 W Autauga, AL 36003 Contact: Lynn Dickinson rhodela@aces.edu (334) 303-8360 View this event online: https://www.aces.edu/event/land-management-field-day-autauga/

Eufaula Farmers Market
2022-08-11 14:30 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Broad Street, Eufaula, AL, 36027
Eufaula Farmers Market starts May 26 and will run until August. Market starts at 2:30 p.m. Address: Broad Street Eufaula, AL 36027 Contact: Allie Logan corcoja@auburn.edu (334) 687-5688 View this event online: https://www.aces.edu/event/eufaula-farmers-market-13/

A Guide to Herbicides in Natural Areas
2022-08-11 15:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Monroe County Conservation and Education Center, 1 Teen Trail, Monroeville, AL, 36460
This workshop will provide landowners and land managers with information on the use of herbicides in a variety of land management scenarios. Topics will include: – Pesticide Rules and Regulations, Terminology and Safety – Federal Cost Share Opportunities – Forestry Herbicides and Application Methods for Common Management Goals – Sprayer Calibration – Invasive Species Identification and Management – Food Plot Management and Herbicides – Managing Vegetation In and Around Waterways.
Continuing Education credits include: 5 – Cat 1 – ASBRF CFE, 5 – PLM, and 10 CPA – AQ, ROW, DR, FOR
***Workshop is free with no CEU credits; $50 with CEU credits. Address: Monroe County Conservation and Education Center 1 Teen Trail Monroeville, AL 36460 Contact: J. Ryan Mitchell jrm0023@auburn.edu (251) 423-9415 View this event online: https://www.aces.edu/event/a-guide-to-herbicides-in-natural-areas-2/

Lunch and Learn- Water Barrels
2022-08-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Susan Moore Town Community Center, 39989 Alabama Highway 75, Altoona, AL, 35952
Come out to learn how to create and utilize rain barrels at your home during times of drought. Bring your own lunch. Desserts and drinks will be provided for you. Free event but we do ask that you RSVP no later than Monday, August 15, 2022. Address: Susan Moore Town Community Center 39989 Alabama Highway 75 Altoona, AL 35952 Contact: Amy Burgess burgeap@auburn.edu (205) 274-2129 View this event online: https://www.aces.edu/event/lunch-and-learn-water-barrels/

A Guide To Herbicides in Natural Areas
2022-08-16 15:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Coffee County Extension Office, 1055 East McKinnon Street, New Brockton, AL, 35351
This workshop will provide landowners and land managers with information on the use of herbicides in a variety of land management scenarios. Topics will include:
– Pesticide Rules and Regulations, Terminology and Safety
– Federal Cost Share Opportunities
– Forestry Herbicides and Application Methods for Common Management Goals
– Sprayer Calibration
– Invasive Species Identification and Management
– Food Plot Management and Herbicides
– Managing Vegetation In and Around Waterways
Continuing Education credits include: 5 – Cat 1 – ASBRF CFE, 5 – PLM, and 10 CPA – AQ, ROW, DR, FOR
**Workshop is free with no CEU credits; $50 with CEU credits.** Address: Coffee County Extension Office 1055 East McKinnon Street New Brockton, AL 35351 Contact: Bence Carter jbc0057@aces.edu (334) 389-4055 View this event online: https://www.aces.edu/event/a-guide-to-herbicides-in-natural-areas/

Nuisance Wildlife Management
2022-08-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Chilton County Extension Office, 504 First Ave. North, Clanton, AL, 35045
Nuisance wildlife management is an issue for many homeowners as well as landowners. During this program, Dr. Wesley Anderson will talk about some common nuisance wildlife and different management strategies. Address: Chilton County Extension Office 504 First Ave. North Clanton, AL 35045 Contact: Lynn Dickinson rhodela@aces.edu (334) 303-8360 View this event online: https://www.aces.edu/event/nuisance-wildlife-management/

Forestry, Wildlife, Natural Resources Team Webinar Series
2022-08-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
This talk will outline trophy pond management for bass and bream as well as the enhancements that pond owners may use to help tip the scales in favor of trophy fish production. Contact: Norm Haley nvh0001@aces.edu (256) 574-2143 Register Online View this event online: https://www.aces.edu/event/forestry-wildlife-natural-resources-team-webinar-series-4/

Alabama Garden Chat
2022-08-17 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
Alabama Garden Chat is back! If you have questions about your gardens and landscapes, feel free to email us at alabamagardenchat@gmail.com! We will go through questions every Wednesday at 2:00 pm, right after the Alabama Smart Yards webinar. Join our Alabama Garden Chat webinar at www.aces.edu/go/asywebinars. Alabama Garden Chat will run April-August. The first Alabama Garden Chat of the year will start on April 6th! Contact: Jack LeCroy jml0003@auburn.edu 251-288-2874 View this event online: https://www.aces.edu/event/alabama-garden-chat-20/

CFWE Student Welcome to Auburn
2022-08-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Jeff Butler Patio, 3301 FWS Building 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
CFWE welcomes new and returning students to Auburn!
Join us on the Jeff Butler patio to meet leaders of the CFWE Student Ambassadors and SGA, compete in a cornhole tournament, and enjoy some food and fellowship with other students from 5 – 7 p.m. at the CFWE Building.
Please contact Brooke Martin, CFWE student recruitment and events coordinator, at bmm0089@auburn.edu, with any questions.

Estate Planning for Landowners
2022-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
The typical will leaves all to children equally which creates joint ownership and could lead to problems managing the land and eventually partition. Using a business entity or trust to avoid partition will be the main topic of this program Contact: Robert Tuftrs tuftsra@auburn.edu (334) 734-2120 Register Online View this event online: https://www.aces.edu/event/estate-planning-for-landowners/

Alabama Water Watch Monitoring Training - Prattville
2022-08-19 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Trustmark Bank Community Room, 3160 Main St, Prattville, AL, 36054
This is the final component of a hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity. *You must register by August 2nd* Become a certified Volunteer Monitor with Alabama Water Watch (AWW)! This program The program is held in conjunction with the Alabama Watershed Stewards Program which is funded by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Available certifications include AWW Water Chemistry Monitoring and Bacteriological Monitoring. You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification.
Follow these steps to get started:
1. Register online for training by August 2nd.
2. On the registration form, select the monitoring type(s) for which you would like certification.
On August 2nd:
Participate in the Kick-Off Zoom from 12-1 pm. This is not required for certification, but will help you navigate the training process and meet AWW Staff.
Use the link and instructions you receive via email following the Kick-Off Zoom to enroll in the Online Courses required for the certification type(s) you requested.
By Midnight on August 16th:
Complete the self-paced, online coursework for the monitoring type(s) of interest.
Introduction to AL Water Watch – This course is required for all monitoring types and must be completed to unlock all other AWW Online Courses. (1 hour)
Bacteriological Monitoring Course (90 minutes)
Water Chemistry Monitoring Course (2 hours)
On August 19th:
Attend the in-person Field Day at the Trustmark Bank Community Room in Prattville, AL where you will demonstrate your ability to conduct monitoring tests under the observation of an AWW Trainer. Participants will be expected to follow CDC guidelines regarding in-person gatherings during the trainings.
Field Day Schedule:
8:45 am Check-In for Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
9:00 am Water Chemistry Monitoring Session
12:00 am Lunch Break (bring a sack lunch)
12:45 pm Check-In for Bacteriological Monitoring Session
1:00 pm Bacteriological Monitoring Session
3:00 pm Adjourn Address: Trustmark Bank Community Room 3160 Main St Prattville, AL 36054 Contact: Sydney Zinner srs0029@auburn.edu (334) 844-9210 Register Online View this event online: https://www.aces.edu/event/alabama-water-watch-monitoring-training-millbrook/

2022 CFWE Fall Seminar Series - Patricia Hartman
2022-08-23 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment Building, Room 2217, 3301 SFWS BUILDING, Auburn University, AL, 36849-0001, United States
2022 CFWE Fall Seminar Series presents Patricia Hartman, Subject Librarian at Auburn University
Tuesday, August 23, at 3:30 p.m. in Room 2217
Title: The AU Libraries: Keystone mutualists in our R1 ecosystem
Summary: Patricia Hartman, the subject librarian for the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, will share how she and AU Libraries can support faculty research, teaching, and students. Preview: many new services, with the classics still intact!
Bio: Patricia Hartman has served as the Biological Sciences, Forestry & Wildlife, and Mathematics Librarian at Auburn University since 2013. Before receiving her Master’s in Library & Information Science in 2013, she earned a master’s in forestry and wildlife at the University of Kentucky, where she studied migratory songbird ecology and conservation. As a liaison to CFWE, Patricia most enjoys providing research assistance to faculty and graduate students.
Details:

Faculty, students, and the public are invited to attend this free program.
Refreshments will be available.
If eligible, CFEs are available by request.
Advanced registration is not required.
Parking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad Parking Deck.

Alabama Garden Chat
2022-08-24 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
Alabama Garden Chat is back! If you have questions about your gardens and landscapes, feel free to email us at alabamagardenchat@gmail.com! We will go through questions every Wednesday at 2:00 pm, right after the Alabama Smart Yards webinar. Join our Alabama Garden Chat webinar at www.aces.edu/go/asywebinars. Alabama Garden Chat will run April-August. The first Alabama Garden Chat of the year will start on April 6th! Contact: Jack LeCroy jml0003@auburn.edu 251-288-2874 View this event online: https://www.aces.edu/event/alabama-garden-chat-21/

Heirs' Property
2022-08-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
How is heirs’ property created, who are heirs, and potential solutions including a discussion of the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act Contact: Robert Tufts tuftsra@auburn.edu (334) 734-2120 Register Online View this event online: https://www.aces.edu/event/heirs-property/

2022 CFWE Fall Seminar Series - John Christy
2022-08-30 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Online
2022 CFWE Fall Seminar Series presents Dr. John Christy, Alabama State Climatologist and Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science and Director of the Earth System Science Center at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama
Tuesday, August 30, at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom at https://auburn.zoom.us/j/89687535129
Title: Alabama’s Climate: Examples of Research Results and Opportunities.
Summary: Dr. Christy will discuss his role as the Alabama State Climatologist including initiatives that have resulted from Alabama climatological research and contributions to national and international climate research and policy making.
Bio: Dr. John Christy is the Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science and Director of the Earth System Science Center at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Since November 2000 he has been Alabama’s State Climatologist. Dr. Christy has received the NASA Medal for Exceptional Scientific Achievement, is a fellow of the American Meteorological Society, and has received an AMS Special Award for employing satellite microwave radiances to calculate global atmospheric temperature. Dr. Christy has served as a Contributor (1992, 1994, 1996 and 2007) and Lead Author (2001) for the U.N. reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. He has served on five National Research Council panels or committees and has published many articles, including studies appearing in Science and Nature.

At Home Beekeeping Series
2022-08-30 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
We’re offering beekeepers the chance to attend virtual meetings from the comfort of one’s own home using a computer or mobile device. Each event will bring participants up to date on timely beekeeping topics. Time for Q&A included.
Topics include:
• August 30- Planting and managing wildflowers for forage, with K. Parys (USDA-ARS)
• Sept. 27- Behavior, chemical ecology, and genetics of Varroa destructor, with T. Reams (TAMU)
• Oct. 25- Breeding and performance of bees with Varroa Sensitive Hygiene, with F. Rinkevich (USDA-ARS)
• Nov. 29- Liquid gold: A crash course on the types and properties of honey, with P. Lau (USDA-ARS)
• Jan. 31- Seasonal efficacy of Varroa treatments- with C. Jack (UFL)
• Feb. 28- TBD, with E. Amiri (MSU)
• March 28- BMPs from BIP: the National Loss and Management Survey, with G. Williams (AU)
• April 25- TBD, with L. Bartlett (UGA)
• May 30- Water foraging, with T. Webster (KSU)
• June 27, TDB, with E. Walsh (USDA-ARS) Contact: Allyson Shabel ams0137@aces.edu (256) 612-6766 Register Online View this event online: https://www.aces.edu/event/at-home-beekeeping-series-2/

Forestry, Wildlife, Natural Resources Team Webinar Series
2022-08-31 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
This talk will cover how soils and water quality are protected during and after harvesting timber. Contact: Norm Haley nvh0001@aces.edu (256) 574-2143 Register Online View this event online: https://www.aces.edu/event/forestry-wildlife-natural-resources-team-webinar-series-5/

Alabama Garden Chat
2022-08-31 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
Alabama Garden Chat is back! If you have questions about your gardens and landscapes, feel free to email us at alabamagardenchat@gmail.com! We will go through questions every Wednesday at 2:00 pm, right after the Alabama Smart Yards webinar. Join our Alabama Garden Chat webinar at www.aces.edu/go/asywebinars. Alabama Garden Chat will run April-August. The first Alabama Garden Chat of the year will start on April 6th! Contact: Jack LeCroy jml0003@auburn.edu 251-288-2874 View this event online: https://www.aces.edu/event/alabama-garden-chat-22/

Using Trusts in Estate Planning
2022-09-01 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
A discussion of what a trust can accomplish that a Will cannot. Also a discussion of the types of trusts and the provisions in a trust Contact: Robert Tufts tuftsra@auburn.edu (334) 734-2120 Register Online View this event online: https://www.aces.edu/event/using-trusts-in-estate-planning/

Fall Family Open House
2022-09-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
See what is new in the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment! Join us for the Fall Family Open House showcasing school activities, majors, student organizations and research. Tours of the building will be available and light refreshments will be provided.

Alumni Homecoming Tailgate
2022-09-24 08:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Jeff Butler Patio, 3301 FWS Building 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
Join the CFWE for this fun homecoming event to be held on Saturday, September 24, on the Jeff Butler Patio of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment. Alumni, faculty, staff, students, and families are invited to enjoy gameday food and fellowship before kickoff from 8 -10:30 a.m. at the college’s annual tailgate on the Jeff Butler Patio and under the shade of the A. Kent Van Cleave Pavilion at the Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building located at 602 Duncan Drive.
Guests will park in the game day areas designated by Auburn University or shuttle to the campus using Tiger Transit. Visit auburntigers.com for parking details.

Soft Skills Seminar
2022-09-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment will host a soft skills seminar and pizza dinner for students on Wednesday, October 20, from 6 – 8 p.m. The seminar will feature guest panelists who will talk about interview skills and professional and leadership attributes that are necessary for advancement.
The workshop is intended to help students develop professional and interpersonal skills such as communication, team work, conflict resolution, work ethic and character traits of integrity, empathy, adaptability, and emotional intelligence; which are often noted as crucial for career success.
The seminar is free and open to all Auburn University students. The seminar will be held in room 2217 within the Forestry and Wildlife Sciences building located at 602 Duncan Dr., Auburn, Alabama.

CFWE Career Fair
2022-09-28 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Room 1101 (Conference Hall), SFWS Bldg., 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
If you are interested in finding internships, a full-time job, or simply would like to network and learn from industry professionals, make plans to visit with natural-resource focused employers during the Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment annual Career Fair Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Building Conference Hall, Room 1101. Scan the QR code to pre-register!

Need a bit of prep before the career fair? You can receive help with your resume on Monday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or by appointment via Handshake from Career Services, located at 101 Mary Martin Hall.

We’ll also host a Career Fair Ready Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 6 p.m. at the Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Building in Room 2217. Speakers from Career Services, Alabama Forestry Commission, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will discuss strategies to help you make the most of the career fair.

2022 Scholarship, Fellowship, Professorship Donor Recognition Luncheon
2022-10-20 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Auburn Research and Technology Park, 540 Devall Dr, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment will host a ceremony to recognize our donor’s generosity and congratulate our students for their academic achievements, give students the opportunity to meet their donors, and recognize donors to professorships.

A Slice of Learning: An Open House to Introduce CFWE’s New Minors
2022-10-26 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
A Slice of Learning: An Open House to Introduce CFWE’s New Minors
Auburn University has expanded curriculum options for students interested in natural resource-focused careers with the launch of five new minors, including Coastal Management, Environmental Law, Forest Health, Forest Seedling Nursery Management and Urban Forestry.
Created to address present challenges identified by industry and employment gaps existing in the workforce, the minors will allow students to specialize their education when paired with other degrees on campus or to build upon the curriculum of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment’s Natural Resource Management Bachelor of Science degree.
The college will officially launch the new minors with A Slice of Learning: An Open House to Introduce CFWE’s New Minors on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. in Room 2217 at the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment Building located at 602 Duncan Drive in Auburn.
Current Auburn students are invited to the open house for pizza and discussion with advisors and faculty experts about the curricula, enrollment requirements and employment opportunities.
To attend, students should register (https://aub.ie/10-26-22registration) for the open house no later than Wednesday, Oct. 26, by 2 p.m.
To receive information about the curricula, they may visit cfwe.auburn.edu or contact the college’s student advisors via email at workingwithnature@auburn.edu.

Chili Cook Off hosted by the Society for Natural Resources
2022-11-14 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
Chili Cook Off hosted by the Society for Natural Resources
The Society for Natural Resources is excited to host the 3rd annual Chili Cook Off to bring together the CFWE community of students, faculty and staff for competition and conversation.
The cook off will be held on Monday, Nov. 14, at 5 p.m. on the Jeff Butler Patio at the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment Building located at 602 Duncan Drive in Auburn. A general admission fee of $3 will be charged to those not competing in the cook-off.
Those who wish to compete in the cook-off should RSVP (https://forms.gle/FBQELUXHeEpR2DMVA) no later than Sunday, Nov. 13, by 2 p.m. RSVP is optional for general attendance.
For questions and concerns, please contact Avy Elmore at ase0023@auburn.edu.

2023 CFWE Spring Seminar Series - Chuck Hemard
2023-01-24 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment Building, Room 2217, 3301 SFWS BUILDING, Auburn University, AL, 36849-0001, United States
The 2023 Spring Seminar Series will feature Chuck Hemard, Associate Professor in the Department of Art and Art History at Auburn University, who will give a talk titled ‘Longleaf Pine, a photographic artist’s perspective’ on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 3:30 p.m. in Room 2217 of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment Building. Refreshments will be available after the seminar, and CFEs are available upon request. See the full spring seminar schedule here.
In Hemard’s photographic exploration of remnant old-growth longleaf pinelands, he is after a sense of the momentous and sacred, what he can experience in the present that gives a tiny glimpse of insight into both past and future. In this talk, Hemard will discuss this exploration, his creative research process, and his belief that art and science are essential partners in helping us to understand the nature and value of longleaf pine ecosystems.
Chuck Hemard is an Associate Professor in Auburn University’s Department of Art and Art History. He is a lifelong resident of the American South. His recent photographs are mostly made with large format film cameras, exploring the complexities of the contemporary landscape. Hemard’s photographs have been exhibited nationally and are included in museum collections across the southeast United States, including the Georgia Museum of Art in Athens, GA, and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans, among others. In 2018, Hemard published a monograph that explores remnants of old-growth longleaf pinelands across the Deep South. The work was featured in Smithsonian Magazine (online), Hyperallergic, Garden and Gun Magazine, and Oxford American. Faculty, students, and the public are invited to attend this program. Parking is available in the South Quad Parking Deck on the third and fourth floors. Advanced registration is not required. To receive announcements about future seminars, send a request to join our email list to cfwecom@auburn.edu.

2023 CFWE Spring Seminar Series - Wayde Morse
2023-01-31 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment Building, Room 2217, 3301 SFWS BUILDING, Auburn University, AL, 36849-0001, United States
The 2023 Spring Seminar Series will feature Wayde Morse, Professor of Natural Resources Sociology, who will give a talk titled ‘Establishing study abroad programs: a wide array of options ‘ on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 3:30 p.m. in Room 2217 of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment Building. Refreshments will be available after the seminar, and CFEs are available upon request. See the full spring seminar schedule here.
In Dr. Morse’s talk, he will share how study-abroad programs can be life-changing experiences for students and instructors. He will share his experiences, perspectives, and recommendations on developing and conducting popular and effective programs.
Dr. Wayde Morse is a conservation social scientist who has lived, studied, researched, worked, and taught internationally for the past 25 years. He began his international focus with a semester study abroad in New Zealand and then served with the Peace Corps in Panama. As a Ph.D. student, he was Fellow in a National Science Foundation Interdisciplinary Graduate Education Research Traineeship (IGERT) involving research in Costa Rica on their ambitious conservation program of Payments for Ecosystem Services. In addition to his on-campus classes and research at Auburn University, Dr. Morse has developed and taught courses including Watershed Services in Costa Rica, Nature Based Tourism in New Zealand, Cultural Tourism in Fiji, and People and the Environment in Spain, as well as a pre-freshman study abroad to Belize on Sustainable Tourism for the Office of International Programs. Dr. Morse has developed and led his own programs and collaborated with the University of Georgia, Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences, the Honors College, the Office of International Programs, and the Provost’s office to facilitate programs.
Faculty, students, and the public are invited to attend this program. Parking is available in the South Quad Parking Deck on the third and fourth floors. Advanced registration is not required. To receive announcements about future seminars, send a request to join our email list to cfwecom@auburn.edu.

2023 CFWE Spring Seminar Series - Jayme Waldron
2023-02-07 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment Building, Room 2217, 3301 SFWS BUILDING, Auburn University, AL, 36849-0001, United States
The Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment’s 2023 Spring Seminar Series will feature Dr. Jayme Waldron, a Department of Biological Sciences professor at Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia. Dr. Waldron will give a talk titled ‘The long and short of it: Insights from Crotalus rattlesnake monitoring programs’ on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 3:30 p.m. in Room 2217 of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment Building. Refreshments will be available after the seminar, and CFEs are available upon request.
In Dr. Waldron’s talk, she will discuss applied conservation approaches and outcomes derived from short- and long-term Crotalus rattlesnake research programs. She will present life history data and discuss difficulties and limitations associated with low detection probabilities of eastern diamondback rattlesnakes (Crotalus adamanteus).
Dr. Jayme Waldron is a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Marshall University. She grew up in West Virginia and received her B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources from West Virginia University in 1998, her M.S. in Biological Sciences from Marshall University in 2000, and her Ph.D. at Clemson University in 2005. She has been studying eastern diamondback rattlesnakes in South Carolina for 23 years.
Faculty, students, and the public are invited to attend this program. Parking is available in the South Quad Parking Deck on the third and fourth floors. Advanced registration is not required. To receive announcements about future seminars, send a request to join our email list to cfwecom@auburn.edu.
