Wildlife Cameras and Other Methods for Assessing Backyard Biodiversity

Home gardens, small farms, and wildland-agricultural interfaces can often be areas of increased water, food, and habitat resources for wildlife. Many people are interested in seeing wildlife on their properties, from the common visitors to the elusive wanderers. Come learn about how to monitor for wildlife in your own backyard, as well as the ecology, habitat requirements, and challenges species face across dynamic landscapes. Answer the question: What does biodiversity mean to you?
About the Speaker:
Chad joined the UCSC Natural Reserves and Santa Cruz Mountains Reserve in October of 2022 as its first Director. Chad has a M.S. in Natural Resources – Wildlife from Cal Poly Humboldt (formerly Humboldt State University), as well as a B.S. in Zoology from University of California, Santa Barbara. Before his time at UC Santa Cruz, Chad was a seasonal tech and wildlife biologist for a variety of agencies, universities, and private consulting companies across California – from the Mojave desert to the redwoods of Humboldt County. Chad grew up in San Jose, CA and has explored much of the Santa Cruz Mountains region during his youth, so this position is a homecoming back to the watersheds and woodlands he calls home.