NEWS & EVENTS
NEWS
VOLUNTEER POSITION AVAILABLE: Volunteer Needed to Assist Plants of Concerns
EVENTS
Join POC for 5 forays this summer!
Plants of Concern Forays!
Join POC in searching for and monitoring a suite of species at the following sites. These are great opportunities for learning many new plants in very special places. These weekday events will begin at 8:30a.m. and continue until 1p.m., but you can leave earlier if needed. We will contact participants a week in advance with directions and more details.
Foray Dates:
Will County: Sand Ridge Savanna, Early to mid - July, Orchid species and St. John's Wort
Lake County: Illinois Beach State Park, Mid - July, Carex and Juncus species, St. John's Wort, Bog Arrow Grass
Lake County: Illinois Beach State Park, Mid - Late August, Foxglove and False Asphodel
Lake County: Illinois Beach State Park, October - Season grand-finale!, Beach species
A confirmation will be sent after registration, and directions will follow shortly before the foray date.
Please contact Greg Hitzroth for any questions at ghitzroth@chicagobotanic.org, (847)835-6856. Plants of Concern is coordinated through the Chicago Botanic Garden by Susanne Masi.
The 2010 Plants of Concern Workshops
Join this exciting citizen science program and receive training in Plants of Concern monitoring techniques, meet land managers, talk with seasoned monitors, or refresh your skills for the new season. One workshop is required for all new POC monitors and we ask any former monitors who have never been to a workshop to attend. Bring a lunch. Morning refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
A confirmation will be sent after registration, and directions will follow shortly before the workshop date
Please contact Greg Hitzroth for any questions at ghitzroth@chicagobotanic.org, (847)835-6856. Plants of Concern is coordinated through the Chicago Botanic Garden by Susanne Masi.
When: Saturday, April 17th
Where: UW Parkside, Kenosha Co. WI
Times: 9:30am to 2pm
Important: Bring a lunch. Morning refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
To Register: Click Here to Register on Line! You can also contact Greg Hitzroth at ghitzroth@chicagobotanic.org, (847)835-6856.
When: Saturday, April 24th
Where: Glacial Park, Ringwood, McHenry Co., IL
Times: 9:30am to 3pm
Important: Bring a lunch. Morning refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
To Register: Registration for this workshop is now closed. The workshop is full. You can contact Greg Hitzroth at ghitzroth@chicagobotanic.org, (847)835-6856 and ask to be put on the waiting list.
When: Sunday, May 2nd
Where: Will County FPD Administration Building, Joliet, IL
Times: 9:30am to 3pm
Important: Bring a lunch. Morning refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
To Register: Click Here to Register on Line! You can also contact Greg Hitzroth at ghitzroth@chicagobotanic.org, (847)835-6856.
VOLUNTEER POSITION AVAILABLE: Volunteer Needed to Assist Plants of Concern, Summer Months
Plants of Concern is looking for a non-paid assistant who is eager to work with a wide range of rare plants and natural area sites, an experience that can assist in future career or graduate study plans. Assignment would be one to three (half) days a week (flexible hours) assisting volunteer monitors in the field and also helping with data entry and report organization in the office.
Requirements: Participate in a Plants of Concern workshop in April, or have attended a past workshop. College-level coursework in botany or ecology or equivalent experience, with basic plant identification skills. Experience monitoring with POC or another program a plus. Computer skills in Microsoft Office. Access to a vehicle.
Please contact Susanne Masi at smasi@chicagobotanic.org or 847-835-8269.
