Registration opens:
August 31st, 2026

Wildlife Out Your Window

Discover the Hidden Lives of New England Wildlife

Join wildlife ecologist and nature author Brad Timm for an engaging presentation that reveals the remarkable lives of the animals we encounter every day.

What if the most fascinating wildlife in New England isn't found deep in the wilderness— but right outside your own window? Join wildlife ecologist and nature author Brad Timm for an engaging presentation that reveals the remarkable lives of the animals we encounter every day—but rarely stop to truly notice. Through stunning photography, fascinating videos, and entertaining stories from years of field experience, you'll discover surprising facts about familiar wildlife, including:
• Blue Jay feather have no blue in them at all
• Gray Foxes climb trees
• Hummingbirds can beat their wings up to 200 times per second
• White-tailed Deer see blaze orange as a dull brown
• And many more surprising discoveries about the wildlife living all around us!

Drawing from his acclaimed book Wildlife Out Your Window, Brad explores the hidden behaviors, adaptations, and ecological roles of New England's most familiar birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and other wildlife. Beyond the fascinating natural history, you'll also leave with practical, science-based ideas for making your yard, neighborhood, or community more welcoming to wildlife— whether you have a large backyard, a small garden, or simply enjoy watching nature from your window.

The presentation includes plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion, making it an enjoyable experience for anyone interested in nature, conservation, photography, gardening, birding, or simply learning more about the wildlife that surrounds us every day.

Book Signing: Signed copies of Wildlife Out Your Window and Brad's newest book, America is Wild!—a beautifully illustrated guide to wildlife and plants across the United States—will be available following the presentation at a special discounted price of $20 each.

About Brad:

Brad is a wildlife ecologist, author, and founder of the Northeast Wildlife Team, an organization dedicated to helping people better understand—and connect with and help—the natural world around them. He is the author of America is Wild!, an illustrated state-by-state encyclopedia of nearly 200 animals and 200 plants of the United States, and of the Wildlife Out Your Window regional wildlife book series, which invites readers to discover the hidden lives of the wildlife they see every day, turning backyards, neighborhoods, and local landscapes into places of wonder.

Brad holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and has published extensively in scientific journals. These days he splits his time between writing upcoming wildlife books and leading engaging wildlife programs and presentations for a wide range of audiences. When he’s not working, Brad can usually be found hiking local trails, saltwater fishing, or spending time outdoors with friends and loved ones.

Sponsored by the Wilbraham Friends of the Library. 

Registration program is appreciated for planning purposes, but seating is available on a first come, first served basis.

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