West Nile Virus And Lyme Disease

DERBY — The Naugatuck Valley Audubon Society, Inc in cooperation with the Department of Environmental Protection’s Kellogg Environmental Center, will host a program on West Nile Virus and Lyme disease by John F. Anderson, director of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, on June 18, at 7:30 pm.

The program will take place at the Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Avenue. Mr Anderson’s current research includes the isolation, identity, and characterization of human and veterinary pathogens associated with Connecticut ticks, the biology of ticks, and the ecology of viruses that cause eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile fever. He is responsible for the identification and testing of ticks sent into the station by health officials. A suggested $4 donation will help cover costs.

For further information, directions, or to register, phone the Kellogg Environmental Center at 203-734-2513 between 9 am and 4:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday, or Peter Hornak at 203-729-0677.

The Kellogg Environmental Center is operated by DEP’s Office of Communications and Education.