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Tag: Micah Jasny

  • Tuesday, July 18, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern – Field Discoveries, Online

    Join Native Plant Trust for a closer look at some of the rare New England plants we monitored in the most recent field season, as well as some new plants we discovered. This webinar will also discuss conservation facilitation and address how the pandemic and a transition to a new data system are affecting Native Plant Trust’s Plant Conservation Volunteer efforts. Micah Jasny will speak live on July 18 from 6 – 7 online. $12 for NPT members, $15 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/field-discoveries/ Picture: Copyright: Dan Jaffe © Native Plant Trust

  • Tuesday, March 28, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern – Edible Invasives, Online

    Invasive species are a significant threat to global biodiversity and conservationists are constantly looking for new ways to manage their continued expansion into native ecosystems. While traditional methods to control invasive species have included mechanical and chemical strategies, in recent years there has been a growing movement to see if we can control invasive species by eating them. In this March 28 Native Plant Trust presentation with Micah Jasny, we will learn about the history of eating invasive species and the merits and drawbacks of the strategy. $12 for NPT members, $15 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/edible-invasives/

    Please note: We do not make video or audio recordings of classes or programs available after the fact, because we believe education is interactive, with instructors and students building a community and culture of learning. Some programs may be recorded strictly for instructor-training purposes.

    Japanese Knotweed courtesy Edible Alchemy

  • Tuesday, October 19, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Botanical Phenology, Online

    Join Native Plant Trust’s Botanical Coordinator Micah Jasny on October 19 from 1 – 2 in this live webinar exploring phenology: the study of the timing of biological events in a plant’s life cycle. Understanding when plants will be in certain life stages, from leaf to flower to seed, plays a critical role in monitoring and protecting key plant species. We will also address how seasonal and annual variations in habitat and climate can impact phenology. $12 for NPT members, $15 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/botanical-phenology/

  • Registration Open for Esplanade Association Group/Corporate Volunteers

    Bring your company’s employees to volunteer on the Esplanade as part of our award-winning Volunteer Program!

    Volunteering with the Esplanade Association is a great way to build your team while participating in a visible corporate philanthropic effort to benefit a local nonprofit. Volunteers report a sense of pride caring for a public space that they are likely to return to with friends and family.

    If you are interested in scheduling a separate volunteer opportunity on the Esplanade, please email Micah Jasny, Stewardship Manager (mjasny@esplanade.org)
    Activities May Include:

    Painting benches or fencing
    Planting new gardens and bulbs
    Removing invasive plants or weeds
    Sweeping park pathways
    Mulching
    Raking leaves

    Scheduling and Time Commitment

    A minimum of 15 confirmed participants is required to set up a group day. Please email us to inquire about hosting groups larger than 100 people.
    Volunteer days are three hours long (longer by request)
    Volunteer days are typically scheduled for Tuesday or Thursday (others by request)
    During winter and late fall, we will continue to schedule volunteers at the park as long as the weather is favorable.
    Each group is required to designate one or more volunteer leaders from their group who will be present during the event to assist with coordination.

    Please email Micah Jasny, Stewardship Manager at mjasny@esplanade.org if you have any questions. We would love to set up a volunteer day for your group.

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