Conferences (in chronological order)  

Landscape Design:  Where Art and Nature Meet

Landscape design is a four-dimensional art (the fourth being time), with the living, changing landscape as its medium. Renowned landscape architect Darrel Morrison will discuss how naturally-evolving landscapes can be used to guide the creation of dynamic landscapes.  Using examples of designs where there has been a conscious effort to merge art with nature, Darrel will show how a willingness to permit natural processes can enrich the spatial framework established by the designer.

Darrel Morrison is a Master Teacher at Conway and Adjunct Professor in Columbia University's Landscape Design program. He is a long-time advocate of integrating native plants, native plant communities, and natural processes into the designed-and-managed landscape. He was awarded the American Horticultural Society's National Landscape Design Award in 2006. In addition to teaching, Darrel is working on public and private landscape design projects across the United Sates.

Date:  Monday, November 3, 7-8:30 p.m.

Location:  Conway School of Landscape Design, 332 South Deerfield Road, Conway, MA

Host:  Conway School of Landscape Design & New England Wildflower Society

Website:  http://csld.edu/public_speakers.htm

Contact:  TEL: 413-369-4044

Porous Pavement Workshop

This workshop provides stormwater management professionals with the most up to date characteristics of successful porous pavement applications. This full-day training includes field visits to a variety of on-the ground porous pavement installations throughout the region. Participants will learn key design principles necessary to successfully design, evaluate, specify, and install porous pavement for stormwater management. The workshop will be held twice: November 25 and December 9. Space is limited so register soon!  The registration fee is $125 per person and includes course materials, transportation, and lunch.

            Date:  November 25 or December 9, 2008

Location:  UNH Stormwater Center Workshops, Durham, NH

Website:  http://www.unh.edu/erg/cstev/porous_asphalt_workshop.html

Understanding Plant Preferences: How Plants Adapt in the Wild and in our Gardens

Every plant–from a weed to a pampered garden celebrity–has clever strategies for adapting to its environment. Join Dr. Elizabeth Farnsworth to learn about the evolutionary roots of common adaptations. Taking a scientist's view, she will explore some interesting physiological and architectural traits, as well as the ecological affinities of familiar New England plant species.  Understanding adaptive traits can help us determine why certain plants grow best in particular places and how they cope with stress. 

Elizabeth Farnsworth is a biologist, author, scientific illustrator, and science consultant. She serves on the graduate faculty of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and has also taught at Smith College, Hampshire College, Conway School of Landscape Design, and New England Wild Flower Society. Formerly the Senior Research Ecologist for the Society, she is co-author of the Peterson Field Guide to the Ferns, and is currently illustrating the forthcoming Flora of New England. Elizabeth has conducted scientific research on many ecosystems throughout the world and has published widely in scientific journals.

Date:  Monday, December 1, 7-8:30 p.m.

Location:  Conway School of Landscape Design, 332 South Deerfield Road, Conway, MA

Host:  Conway School of Landscape Design & New England Wildflower Society

Website:  http://csld.edu/public_speakers.htm

Contact:  TEL: 413-369-4044

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