Happy Holidays my fellow restorationists! Welcome to the January 2009 SER-NE conference calendar! It’s a new year, and time for a new suite of exciting conferences and workshops!

“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

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.

The 14th Annual Cape Cod Natural History Conference will feature brief presentations by individuals from environmental organizations, agencies, and colleges across Cape Cod and Massachusetts. All of those presenting have deep involvement in their particular area of expertise concerning the status, behavior, and ecology of Cape Cod plants, animals or natural communities, and current environmental issues. The conference allows environmental organizations to learn about each other’s research and to exchange ideas. At the same time, it is an opportunity for the public to learn first hand about some compelling subjects relating to Cape Cod’s ecology, natural history, and conservation. A complete list of presentations is presented in the attached registration form. Participants will be able to ask questions as time permits and receive a summary of the presentations. There will be a lunch break (bring-your-own) as well as two shorter breaks in the day for participants to interact with the speakers and to review poster exhibits. The cost to attend the conference is $20 for advance registration, or $25 walk-in fee. Advance registration is highly encouraged.

Date: March 14, 2009, 9 AM to 4 PM

Location: Cape Cod Community College in West Barnstable, Massachusetts

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