Thursday October 30, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
The Isles Fall Forum is our annual educational event where community members, local leaders, and experts come together to address critical challenges facing our neighborhoods. Your participation and support help us build stronger, more resilient communities through collaborative learning and actionable solutions.
This year, we're focusing on three critical topics that directly impact the health and well-being of our communities:
EXTREME HEAT, MICROTRANSIT & SAFE STREETS, LEAD & HEALTHY HOMES
Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are also available for organizations looking to engage with our community of changemakers. REGISTER
Thursday October 30, 2025
7:00 PM
Presented by Tyler Christensen, Research Coordinator for Wild Bird Research Group
Owls are among the most cryptic and understudied birds worldwide. Many owls found in our area are seasonal visitors from the far north, quietly passing through or overwintering in our landscapes. Despite widespread fascination with owls, we still know surprisingly little about their movements and ecological needs. This talk will explore new local research that is uncovering the long-distance migrations and conservation needs of these elusive nocturnal predators. Presenter, Tyler Christensen, is an ecologist specializing in the study and conservation of elusive wildlife. As Research Coordinator for the nonprofit Wild Bird Research Group, he leads research on bird migration and habitat use, with a focus on owls. He is also a PhD candidate in Ecology & Evolution at Rutgers University investigating how human-altered landscapes affect the spatial ecology and conservation of cryptic snakes.
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