Discover the Hidden Life of Water with Declan McCabe
Join aquatic ecologist Declan McCabe for an engaging and interactive presentation featuring a slide show and live aquatic macroinvertebrates. This free program dives into the fascinating world of freshwater ecosystems, exploring:
How the unique properties of water make life possible
The differences between flowing and standing water—and the distinct species that inhabit rivers vs. lakes
Life on the surface: the remarkable adaptations of creatures that live on top of the water
Safe, practical ways to reduce mosquito populations around your home
Budget-friendly tools and tips for exploring aquatic life close to home
Simple actions anyone can take to protect watersheds and improve water quality
🧭 Please register for this free program by using the form below.
This program is presented in collaboration with the Biological Field Station and will be held at their campus -5838 State Highway 80, Cooperstown
About Declan McCabe
Declan McCabe sees the natural world with a biologist’s eye and a storyteller’s heart. To him, every patch of soil, fallen log, or puddle is a thriving microcosm waiting to be explored. A professor of biology at Saint Michael’s College and a regular contributor to Northern Woodlands, Connecticut Woodlands, and The Outside Story, McCabe is passionate about making complex science engaging for learners of all ages.
His newest book, Turning Stones: Discovering the Life of Water (Down East Books, 2024), invites readers to discover the unseen life teeming in our rivers—if only we take the time to look. Based in South Burlington, McCabe can often be found walking along the Winooski River, where, as he says, “slowing down and observing carefully reveals diverse life in unexpected places.”