Love the Great Marsh, or live alongside of it? Learn how you can start making plans for your property NOW that will benefit this extraordinary ecosystem. This special workshop will be held at the @ecgreenbelt headquarters at the Cox Reservation. https://grownativemass.org/our-programs/calendar
Join restoration ecologist Zachary Navarro for unique insights drawn from New England marsh restoration projects. Through professional case studies, discover which native plant species naturally thrive in our coastal environment and why. Learn how our local marshes function as dynamic ecosystems and how residential properties fit into this bigger picture. Understanding these fundamental ecological relationships can inform simpler, more sustainable approaches to coastal property management. The presentation will explore success stories from restoration projects, key native plants, basic marsh ecology, and essential permitting considerations. After a presentation inside Essex County Greenbelt’s headquarters at the Allyn Cox Reservation, we will walk out to the adjacent salt marsh to find examples in the field.
Zachary Navarro leads Essex Horticulture @essexhorticulture , an ecological restoration firm specializing in coastal wetland rehabilitation throughout southern New England. A certified horticulturist with deep knowledge of native plant communities and invasive species management, he has successfully directed numerous large-scale salt marsh restoration projects across the region. His expertise encompasses ecosystem assessment, sustainable restoration techniques, and long-term habitat management for government and commercial clients.
