Deer?! Oh Dear!
The Impact of Deer Overpopulation on our Environment and Ways to Mitigate It
Hosted by the Hudson Highlands Land Trust
Sunday, March 26 11am-3pm
Highlands Country Club - 955 Route 9D, Garrison, New York
Suggested Donation: $10
11:15am: PANEL
Got Deer? Deer are an integral part of the Hudson Highlands landscape. Learn how to appreciate these iconic animals while mitigating their impact on your property and the environment.
MODERATOR: Dr. Edwin McGowan - Director, Trailside Museums and Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park
PANELISTS:
Cris Golde - Garrison Hunting and Fishing Club
Dr. William Schuster - Black Rock Forest Consortium
Jennifer Stengle - Cornell Cooperative Extension
1:30pm Breakout Session I - 2:15pm Breakout Session II
BREAKOUT TOPICS:
Horticulture - Limiting Deer Impact with Plant Choice and Bio-Control by Jennifer Stengle and Anne Symmes
Hunting - Managing Deer Population in the Absence of Natural Predators by Cris Golde and Jonathan Russell
Human Health - Separating Fact from Fiction and Tips for Protection against Tick-borne Illnesses by Dr. Edwin McGowan and Nicole Wooten
Advance registration is required
To register, please visit www.hhlt.org/forum
