The True Nature of American Badger
Badgers are a little understood species, often described as “elusive,” yet are native mammals to California and other parts of the U.S. and Canada. Did you know that American badger (Taxidea taxus) is making its home in Sonoma County and has recently been documented moving through the Laguna de Santa Rosa corridor? Join us for a fascinating talk about the “true nature” of the American badger. Badger ecologist and naturalist Susan Kirks will share her experience observing and working to understand the badger in its native habitat, its needs and behaviors, and her work to conserve habitat and the species. Learn to recognize signs of badger activity, learn about seasonal behaviors from autumn to summer, and discover the ecosystem benefits of American badger.