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Living with Connecticut's Wildlife In-Person
Discover the fascinating wildlife that calls Connecticut home in this engaging and informative presentation with certified Master Wildlife Conservationist Paul Colburn. Learn how to safely and responsibly coexist with many of the state’s wild neighbors, including black bears, coyotes, bobcats, foxes, raccoons, deer, birds, bats, reptiles, and amphibians.
Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, homeowner, gardener, or simply curious about the animals living around you, this presentation provides an engaging look at the wild neighbors that share our communities and the simple steps we can take to live alongside them responsibly.
This is a free event. Registration is requested.
Otis Library was designed to accommodate people of all abilities. To request an accommodation, please contact Kari at kwall@otislibrarynorwich.org.
- Date:
- Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- Time:
- 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Community Room
- Audience:
- Adult Tweens & Teens
About the presenter:
Paul Colburn is a 2015 graduate of the Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist Program (MWCP) and a certified Master Wildlife Conservationist (MWC). The MWCP is a Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) adult education program that trains volunteers in the fields of wildlife management, natural history and interpretation. Paul is a dedicated advocate for wildlife and is passionate about sharing his knowledge with others. He is particularly focused on teaching the basics of living responsibly with wildlife. Paul has provided over 500 wildlife presentations for a wide variety of public and private organizations in all corners of the state and beyond. He offers both adult and children's programs. Paul is a graduate of Wesleyan University and served honorably in the United States Army.