Stewardship Roundtable meeting tomorrow, April 17, 2013 at Duke Farms
All,
I apologize for the severely delinquent agenda for tomorrow’s SR meeting at Duke Farms. As with many of you, things have been quite hectic with spring arriving and it slipped my mind. Anyway; here it is:
10am- Quick overview of DF. Where we were and where we are and how we got there. (in classroom)
10:30- Begin tour of facility (start at Farm Barn Orientation Center –briefly discuss the sustainable features)- Walk to Hay Barn to jump on Tram to see the 640 acre park and restoration practices
Discussing success and setbacks etc.
11:30-12:00 Return to FB
I am not sure how long these meetings usually are scheduled for but if some would like to see some of the western conservation grasslands, we could caravan out there to see some of that as well.
For directions to the Orientation Center at the Farm Barn click here.
The classroom, where we will meet, is on the first floor of the Farm Barn.
I have also attached a peer-reviewed article on evaluation of organized hunts in suburban “habitats” that we might discuss during the day.
I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow and again, my apologies for the tardy agenda.
Thom Almendinger
Director of Stewardship
Duke Farms Foundation
1112 Duke Parkway West
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
908-243-3656
Identifying Rosaceae PSI Master Class, April 16, 2013 9:30 to 12:30 @ Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve
PSI Master Class: A Rose By Any Other Name… Identifying Rosaceae
Tuesday, April 16th, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
@ Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve
Members: $30 Non-Members: $35
Dr. Ann Fowler Rhoads, instructor
In the Pennsylvania flora the Rose Family is made up of 28 genera (144 species) of woody and herbaceous plants. Growth form ranges from canopy trees in the forest to common wildflowers of fields and woods. Flower and fruit form vary primarily by the degree of fusion in the ovary and its placement with respect to other flower parts. In PA the family includes 1 federally listed threatened species and 18 that are tracked by the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program.
While species identification in many Rosaceae genera is straightforward, others including the shadbushes and hawthorns provide an ongoing challenge because of the processes such as apomixus (seed production without sex).
The Rose Family is important to wildlife through the processes of pollination and seed dispersal. It also includes important fruit and ornamental crops.
We will try to understand what holds the family together as well as the characteristics that allow us to recognize individual genera and species.
To register, call 215 862 2924 or e-mail Jared Rosenbaum, PSI Coordinator, at rosenbaum@bhwp.org
NJ Invasive Species Conference
Click image above to download pdf version of conference agenda.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about non-native invasive species in New Jersey. Experts will talk about the newest emerging threats, best management practices, and the latest biocontrol initiatives. Roundtable discussion in the afternoon are geared toward digging deeper into these topics.
To register, click here.
Hope to see you there!
Reducing Invasives, Retaining our Trees Workshop, Wednesday February 20th, 2013 at Duke Farms
Reducing Invasives, Retaining our Trees
Wednesday, February 20
Registration: 12:30, Session: 1:00-4:00.
Professional CEUs available Managing Open Space and Tree Canopies Duke Farms, Hillsborough Experts from across the region will present a panel on reducing invasives through better management practices. A second panel will feature arborists who can share strategies for reducing storm risk and maintaining the character created by our local tree canopies. We welcome planners, engineers, landscape architects, flood plain managers, tree commissioners, and department of public works staff. This workshop will provide educational credits for participants. For more information, contact Sara Malone.
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