Greetings from HBRF,
All HB researchers, staff, students, and trustees are welcome to join us for a science briefing with U.S. Congresswoman Ann Kuster (NH-02) next Wednesday, August 21, from 9:30 - 11:00 at Pierce Lab. Join us for snacks and an opportunity to chat before the briefing.
9:30 - 9:40 Ann Kuster and staff arrive, coffee/snacks, mingle with larger group of staff, students, researchers, trustees outside the conference room
9:40 - 10:30 Short presentations around the table in the conference room (staff, students, trustees, and other researchers are welcome to join the audience)
- Lindsey Rustad: Hubbard Brook overview, history, role of the Forest Service, news
- Steve Hamburg: Impacts and significance of HB science
- Geoff Wilson: Climate change and the science of snow-making
- Gary Lovett: Invasive pests and forest health
- Tristan Keller (summer intern): Field training opportunities at Hubbard Brook for NH youth
10:30 - 11:00 Tours of CCASE and Droughtnet guided by Pam Templer and Lindsey Rustad
11:00 Group photo in front of Pierce Lab
Later in the day, John Campbell and Sarah Garlick will be representing HB at a round table that Congresswoman Kuster is convening on climate change and the timber industry and outdoor recreation. All are welcome to join the audience during this event at the state complex just north of Lancaster at 629 Main St, #A, Lancaster, NH 03584 at 2:45.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!
Anthea
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Anthea Lavallee
Executive Director
Hubbard Brook Research Foundation
30 Pleasant Street
Woodstock, VT 05091
Office: (802) 432-1042