Join us on Thursday, Dec 12 from 6:30-7:30 for two fascinating lectures. Please continue reading below for more information and we look forward to welcoming Lopez’s own Fletcher Moore back to the island!
Update: Dr. Kaeli Swift had a family emergency and will not be able to join Fletcher tomorrow evening. But Fletcher has enough material for a very compelling lecture on his own! We are wishing Dr. Swift all the best and hope she can join us at another future date.
Fletcher Moore
Island Hopping: A Lopezian’s work with birds and forests across the pacific
Bio: Fletcher grew up on Lopez Island and was a graduating member of the 2014 class. He went on to receive his B.S. in Environmental Science and Wildlife Conservation at the University of Washington in 2019. With his academic background and diverse field experiences, Fletcher has pursued a career in wildlife biology and forest ecology, focusing on conservation ecology and public outreach. His work has spanned the Pacific, from Alaska to Hawaii, and most recently, the Mariana Islands. Currently, Fletcher is working towards a Master of Science Degree in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences at UW. His current work aims to understand how to regrow the disturbed forests of Tinian and the ways that forest restoration intersects with wildlife and cultural conservation.
Talk description: Growing up on Lopez, Fletcher gained a deep appreciation for the natural world and went on to pursue a career in conservation ecology at the University of Washington. Join Fletcher as he discusses his life path to becoming a conservation biologist and his experience working in unique, and remote field settings. He will share life working with migratory birds and sled dogs in the backcountry of Denali National Park as well as camping for months on the uninhabited island of Johnston Atoll where he studied tropical seabirds and invasive insects. Finally, he will discuss his current research in the Mariana Islands where he studies rare birds and plants and works to restore their unique habitats.