Mysterious Mustelids: A Closer Look at Wild Weasels with Wildlife Biologist Brehan Furfey

March 27th, 7 pm

The Windham Foundation Room (formally known as The Homestead Room) in the Homestead House, 91 Main St, Grafton, VT

Registration requested, by donation, walk-ins welcome

Mustelids, members of the weasel family, are a diverse group of carnivorous mammals that play essential roles in ecosystems across Vermont and beyond. This program will explore the six mustelid species present in Vermont: fisher, American marten, long-tailed weasel, short-tailed weasel, mink, and river otter. These species will capture your imagination with their charismatic and endearing nature.

Learn about their unique behaviors, ecology, conservation challenges, and current research being conducted in Vermont to ensure their survival in the future. You’ll even learn how to track and observe these species during winter for your own outdoor adventures!

Bree joined the Vermont Fish & Wildlife in 2023. She has a B.A in Ecology and Conservation from Evergreen State College and a M.S in Biology from Arkansas State University. Bree came to Vermont from Oregon with a variety of experiences in wildlife management including dealing with wildlife conflicts with livestock, human/wolf conflicts, public engagement, big game management, and land management. As the department’s furbearer project leader, she focuses on conserving Vermont’s 17 furbearer species and their habitats, working with department staff, our partners and constituents to ensure the long-term sustainability of all furbearer populations in Vermont. When not working, Bree enjoys adventuring in the Northeast with her Irish Setter, running, backpacking, hunting, or fishing, as well as cooking, painting, traveling, and spending time with family.