Workshops & Events
Saturday Speaker Series
Join us for Hamilton’s Saturday Series, where expert speakers share practical tips for your garden, yard, and home. Some sessions feature demonstrations. Don’t forget to explore our beautiful, accredited campus arboretum while you’re here.
All events in this series begin at 10 a.m. on Saturdays and are free and open to the public.
Attend in person in the Taylor Science Center’s Kennedy Auditorium, or join online via Zoom by registering below.
Forest Choruses: Exploring Amphibian Life in Our Backyard with Ariel Kahrl
April 11, 2026, 10 a.m.
Central New York is home to many species of amphibians, some of which you probably hear serenading you during the spring and summer nights. Many of these species are cute, but cryptic and difficult to find and appreciate. In this talk, Prof. Ariel Kahrl will take a walk through Hamilton’s glens to discover local species and learn about their life cycles, their calls, and the things you can do to help with their conservation in your community and your backyard. Globally, however, climate change and environmental contaminants are among the major factors threatening amphibian populations. Professor Kahrl will also discuss current research in her lab at Hamilton College, which is studying how these factors affect reproduction in local amphibians.
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