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Learn about our most common invasive plants and how to manage them by prioritizing your goals. Private landowners are essential to help us combat invasives plants and promote a healthy landscape.<\/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

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DATE:<\/strong> Tuesday, February 24<\/p>\n

TIME:<\/strong> 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM<\/p>\n

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