Oh Deer! Avon Library Program To Look At These Majestic Creatures

AVON, CT — For hunters, they create buck fever, for motorists, they cause fear, but for many of us, white-tailed deer are creatures that inspire awe at the natural landscape we share with them.

On Thursday, the Avon Free Public Library is hosting a conservationist in a virtual program on white-tailed deer in Connecticut.

It will take place on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 6:30 p.m.

The program, hosted by conservationist Paul Colburn will focus on the history of white-tailed deer in Connecticut, an overview of their habitat, diet, behavior, and reproduction.

It also will provide practical recommendations for optimum coexistence with deer.

Colburn is a 2015 graduate of the Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist Program (MWCP) and a certified Master Wildlife Conservationist (MWC).

The MWCP is a state Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) adult education program that trains volunteers in wildlife management, natural history, and interpretation.

"Paul is a dedicated advocate for wildlife and is passionate about sharing his knowledge with others," wrote the library in an announcement. "He is particularly focused on teaching the basics of living responsibly with wildlife."

He has provided hundreds of wildlife presentations for a wide variety of public and private organizations in all corners of the state.

Colburn is a graduate of Wesleyan University and served in the U.S. Army.

For more information, contact the Avon Free Public Library Adult Services Reference Desk at avonref@avonctlibrary.info or 860-673-9712, ext. 7203.

For more information on registering, click on this link.