Join Mahoosuc Land Trust in welcoming Conor Cubit for a walk to the black ash stand at Buck's Ledge and conversation on Abenaki history and culture with ash trees, as well as the Nation's current work, their initiatives against emerald ash borer (EAB), and field identification strategies. 

Conor is an Abenaki of Odanak from the Degonzague/Benedict families with a background in Wildlife Management from SUNY Cobleskill. Conor’s work focuses on threatened/endangered species and critical habitat conservation across Turtle Island. As project manager Conor has been focusing on consultation and liaison work for the W8banaki Nation and is currently planning biological field work within the community at Odanak over the next 3 field seasons, with the goal of a complete inventory of Odanak.

Beyond conservation work, Conor is also a musician, artist, and advocate for Abenaki culture and Indigenous rights. He enjoys cultural events, animals, travelling, camping, hiking, rock climbing, eating…