We often see a slow down in the conference and workshop activities around this time of year… Please send along any new additions for the upcoming calendars. There are a few interesting new additions to this month’s Conference Calendar. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
Conferences (in chronological order)
Landscaping for Wildlife
After a brief tour of the beautiful Habitat grounds, speaker Nanette Masi, of Bringing Nature Home, Amesbury, MA will share ways to "invite" wildlife to the garden using How To's from Mother Nature's toolbox of native plants and non-invasives in ways that enhance or restore wildlife habitat to attract birds and butterflies in a blended cultivated and natural environment. Cost: $25 ELA members; $35 non-members. To register: call or send your check to ELA, 1257 Worcester Rd., Framingham, MA 01701. Walk-ins are welcome. Payment by check or cash.
Date: December 9, 2008
Time: 2:00–4:30 pm
Location: Habitat, 10 Juniper, Belmont, MA
Sponsor(s): Ecological Landscaping Association (ELA)
Contact: ELA Message Center (617) 436-5838
Website: www.ecolandscaping.org
Let's Talk Turf - Organic Lawns
“Let’s Talk Turf: Organic Lawns” features Chip Osborne and Bernadette Giblin. Interactive roundtable discussion on organic lawns, transitioning, selling to clients, and much more. Cost: $25 ELA members and NOFA AOLCPs; $35 non-members. To register: call or send your check to ELA, 1257 Worcester Rd., Framingham, MA 01701. Walk-ins are welcome. Payment by check or cash.
Date: January 28, 2009 (snow date Jan. 29th)
Time: 1:30–3:00 pm
Location: Doyle Conservation Center, Leominster, MA
Sponsor(s): Co-sponsored by ELA and NOFA
Contact: ELA Message Center (617) 436-5838 or Kathy Litchfield (413) 773-3830
Website: www.ecolandscaping.org or www.organiclandcare.net.
15th Annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace ~ Digging In: The Theory & Practice of Ecological Landscaping
Conference will include 16 workshops presented by educators, writers, and practitioners in the field of ecological landscaping. A concurrent Eco-Marketplace will feature exhibitors and live demonstrations, showcasing landscape techniques, information, products, and services needed to create and manage healthy communities. Full brochure will be available at the end of December at www.ecolandscaping.org.
Date: February 27–28, 2009
Location: MassMutual Center, 1277 Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts
Sponsors: ELA and New Wild Flower Society
Contact: (617) 436-5838 for Attendees information; (978) 874-1373 or altobelli260@verizon.net for Exhibitor information.
Website: www.ecolandscaping.org
News and Information
Chief Executive Officer. Society for Ecological Restoration International. Responsible for implementing the organization’s goals and strategic plan and managing its day-to-day operations. Oversee full-time professional staff of three and an annual budget of $500,000-$700,000 US. Executive Director reports to the Society’s Board of Directors and is an ex officio member of the Board. A management agreement sets out terms and conditions of the position. For a complete set of duties and qualifications, see http://www.ser.org. Send application to SER-ED@biohabitats.com, attached as a pdf file, including max. 2-page cover letter, a resume and three references.
Attention all New England employers: The Society for Ecological Restoration International - New England Chapter (SER- NE) has created the Job Listing Marketplace. Job postings and requests to be on this e-mail announcement list should be sent to april.moulaert@state.vt.us. Note that this is a free service of SER-NE. SER-NE assumes no responsibility for accuracy of listings.
Submit future CALENDAR items to SER-NE Secretary, Sarah Watts Sarah.Watts@tetratech.com at least one month prior to the event. The preferred format for Calendar submissions includes the following items:
Conference Title; Brief description; Date; Time; Location; Sponsor(s); Contact: name & phone number; Website: if available
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