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Learn about our most common invasive plants and how to manage them by prioritizing your goals. Discuss the need to pick your battles and focus on what is achievable.<\/p>\n

This event is open to the public but is specifically designed for professionals who manage invasives on large properties, public areas, conservation lands, etc. There will be a home gardener version of this presentation on Feb. 24th at 7pm. See here<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n

Kristin O\u2019Brien, Conservation Restriction Manager, joined Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) in 2017. She manages ~3,650 acres of protected lands across 106 conservation restrictions, creates invasive plant management plans, and oversees SuAsCo CISMA\u2019s Weed Warrior program. Kristin is also the coordinator for the\u00a0<\/em>CISMA<\/em><\/a>, which works with local partners to increase invasive plant management efforts in the MetroWest area. Kristin has a BS in Biology: Ecology and Evolution from Hofstra University and an MS in Biology: Habitat Management from Eastern Washington University.<\/em><\/p>\n

This will be recorded and available after the event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Register for this presentation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

DATE:<\/strong> Wednesday, January 21<\/p>\n

TIME:<\/strong> 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM<\/p>\n

LOCATION:<\/strong> Online via Zoom<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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