by Nick Novick

A successful project requires careful consideration of design issues, keeping expectations in check, and an understanding of the ecological principles at play. Read more »

Posted July 16, 2010 under Biodiversity, Ecological Maintenance, Meadows, Native Plants, Pollinators, Seeds and Seed Dispersal, Weeds and Weeding.

by The Meadows Project

Urban & Suburban Meadows, Bringing Meadowscaping to Big and Small Spaces, addresses the problems caused by the extensive planting of non-native grass lawns across America. Read more »

Posted July 16, 2010 under Biodiversity, Ecological Maintenance, Green Spaces -- Public, Meadows, Native Plants.

A small infestation of Asian longhorned beetle was found in Jamaica Plain (Boston). Read more »

Posted July 16, 2010 under Invasives.

by United Plant Savers

The mission of United Plant Savers is to preserve, conserve and restore native medicinal plants and their habitats of the US and Canada, while ensuring their abundant, renewable supply for future generations. Read more »

Posted July 16, 2010 under Biodiversity, Native Plants, Wildlife Habitats.

New England Grassroots Environment Fund
The mission of the New England Grassroots Environment Fund is “to energize and nurture long-term civic engagement in local initiatives that create and maintain healthy, just, safe, and environmentally sustainable communities.” Grants range from $500 – $2,500. Application deadline is Sept. 15. Link to full grant announcement

Patagonia Offers Support for Grassroots Environmental Work
Outdoor clothing and gear company Patagonia provides support for environmental work through grants to nonprofit organizations. Most grants are in the range of $3,000 to $8,000 each. Applications will be accepted during the month of August. See the Patagonia website for guidelines.

CONFERENCES

July 27 – 31
The Cullowhee Conference: Native Plants in the Landscape
Location: Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina
For more information, and to register online, visit nativeplantconference.wcu.edu.

August 1 – 7
Advanced Topics in Salt Marsh Management – Restoration Adapts to Climate Change with Susan C. Adamowicz and David Burdick
Location: Humboldt Field Research Institute, Steuben, Maine
more information
For additional information call (207) 546-2821 or email office@eaglehill.us.

Friday, September 24 9:15 AM – 2 PM
The Native Plant Center’s Autumn Landscape Conference: Gateway to Sustainable Gardening
Location: Gateway Center, Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY
For more information contact Nancy Inzinna at nancy.inzinna@sunywcc.edu or visit mysunywcc.site-ym.com

Saturday, September 25 – 8:30am – 4:00pm
The 2nd Native Knowledge Conference & Eco-Exhibit
Location: Monument Mountain Regional High School Great Barrington, MA
For more information or to registration visit projectnative.org or call 413-274-3433. A discounted registration fee of $25 is being offered to Project Native as well as ELA members.

Thursday, October 14
Invasive Plant Conference
Location: UConn, Storrs, CT
For more information visit www.hort.uconn.edu/cipwg or call (860) 486-6448.

Posted July 16, 2010 under Conferences and Meetings, Grants and Fundraising.