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  • Tuesday, August 11, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Hydric Soils

    This course for environmental professionals, to be held at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, Massachusetts on Tuesday, August 11 from 9 – 4, serves as an introduction or refresher on hydric soils, with a focus on understanding the current field indicators of hydric soils in the United States (USDA-NRCS), the basis for USACE soil descriptions. During the morning classroom session, we will review basic soil descriptors including color, texture, and soil development, specifically hydric characteristics, and redoximorphic features. In the afternoon field session, we will learn to apply these indicators to soils. Bring available field equipment and a bag lunch; wear footwear appropriate for muddy conditions. The course, taught by Amanda Atwell, is $88 for NEWFS or Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions members, $110 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/hydric-soils.

  • Thursday, August 5 – Friday, August 6, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Basic Wetland Identification and Delineation

    This two-day introductory, field-oriented course given by The New England Wild Flower Society and taught by Patrick Fairbain, is designed for environmental consultants, conservation officers and commissioners, and anyone who wants to better understand how to interpret and conserve wetlands.  The course, to be held over two days August 5 and 6 from 9 – 4, provides a foundation in principal elements of wetland identification – wetland hydrology, hydric soils, and hydrophytic plants.  For each element, basic concepts will be covered, including field indicators.  Methods for field identification and delineation will be discussed and practiced.  Recommended gear: field/work clothes, clip board/field notebook, field guides for plants, soil color charts (if you already own), bug repellent, sunscreen, and rain gear if necessary.  Bring a bag lunch.  Handouts are provided and some pre-class reading is required.  Fee: $155 for NEWFS members, $182 for non members.  Register at www.newfs.org.

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