August 2007 Conference Calendar New England Region

A recent survey of the wetlands of Falmouth, MA has showed there are a number of populations of native Phragmites australis growing in two areas of the town. Since there are few documented native Phragmites populations in Massachusetts, we have offered to run a workshop on recognizing the native haplotype with the hope that participants will look for it on other Massachusetts locales. A series of talks in the morning will be followed by exploration of the native populations in the Great Sippewissett Marsh in West Falmouth. Registration is Limited!

Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program restoration ecologist Tim Simmons has organized a field trip to Martha’s Vineyard, with the collaboration of The Trustees of Reservations, Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation and Polly Hill Arboretum. TTOR has been restoring scrub oak, oak savanna and heathland habitats at Long Point Wildlife Refuge for 20 years and plant and animal populations are showing a terrific response. TTOR’s Regional Ecologist, Greg Whitmore, will guide us through Long Point and Menemsha Hills where restoration for broom crowberry habitat has begun more recently. Long renowned for the development and conservation of many horticultural varieties, Polly Hill Arboretum is currently under the direction of Tim Boland. Tim will display the various efforts they are making on behalf of native flora including the development of an on-Island herbarium and on-line flora in addition to habitat management including invasive species education and control. Stops at other restoration sites will take place as time allows. Registration required so we can arrange the on-island transportation. Registration limited.

Wetland Habitat Creation and Turtle Conservation Science-one day-long professional workshop

Contact: Erik Kiviat, 845-758-7273, kiviat@bard.edu

This workshop will increase dialogue and foster partnerships among federal, state, and local agencies, non-governmental organizations, public/private partnerships, the scientific community, private industry, and all other stakeholders involved in the management of aquatic resources. This year’s workshop will emphasize managing aquatic systems through the watershed approach. This meeting gives every one with an interest in watersheds & wetlands a great opportunity to hear knowledgeable speakers and interact with others who have similar responsibilities and duties. This year enjoy a "green theme" approach to aquatic resource management exploring green infrastructure techniques within a watershed context. Technical training includes short courses taught by wetlands & watersheds experts. To submit abstracts: http://wetlandsworkgroup.org/wetreg10/abstractsubmission.htm