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Tick - Any one of numerous species of large parasitic mites which attatch themselves to, and suck the blood of, cattle, dogs, and many other animals. |
The 2009 Big Tick Gala Recap!
The Big Tick Gala 2009 was a great success! Highlights included :
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend and be part of the event!
Read about the evenings eventsThe 2009 Big Tick Gala, Friday, June 5th
The Big Tick Gala at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center consists of tick-bite prevention information, silent auction, an exciting speaking program, Tick-tinis and hors d'oeuvres. You’ll find it hard to believe that an event about ticks can be so much fun!
Learn more about this event and how you can purchase tickets to attend.Hidden in the Leaves, Part 1 now live on YouTube.
Hidden in the Leaves, directed by award-winning filmmaker Mary Healey Jamiel, is the story of University of Rhode Island entomologist Thomas Mather and his team's efforts to help people see the risks for serious tick-transmitted disease lurking in an increasing number of rural, suburban and even semi-urban landscapes in the eastern United States.
Watch on TickEncounterDirect link on YouTube
Interviews with Dr. Thomas Mather from 93.3 Coast FM
- Dr. Thomas Mather explains tick bite prevention and the "Think TICK. Take Action! campaign (Listen Here)
- Dr. Thomas Mather explains what to do about a summertime flu. (Listen Here)
