Upcoming events: Documenting Invasive Flora and Driving Impactful Remediation

[Jennifer Clifford]

Dear EwA Friends,

Two upcoming events, a webinar tutorial and a field training, will provide important information as to why we care about the presence of invasive plants in the city and what we can do to make a meaningful impact. Feel free to share with others who may be interested. Thank you!

Join Earthwise Aware to learn more about our Invasive Flora Monitoring Project. Learn how you can help supplement EwA's biodiversity and climate studies, informing ecological assessments and management strategies for sensitive areas. 

🌱 We are guided by the 4 R's: Record, Remove, Replant, Report. Read our Letter to the Community to learn more 

"Documenting Invasive Flora in Urban Spaces: Driving Impactful Remediation Actions"

 

Tutorial: April 23, 2026 5:00 PM (ET)

Everyone is welcome to attend this tutorial session to learn about EwA’s Invasive Flora Patrol (IFP) project and how to use the IFP app to further our understanding of invasive species in our region. It is easy and fun! We will review some of the common species observed in our neighborhoods, provide general tips and resources for timely removal, explore data using examples from the city of Somerville, and discuss how this data can potentially impact city policy toward invasive plant species management.

Read more HERE

Zoom registration (free) link

Field training: May 3, 2026 2:00 PM (ET)

For those who want hands-on practice in plant identification, data collection with the IFP app, removal, and replanting. Join us in documenting invasive flora to inform remediation actions in the Greater Boston Area. Community participation is essential in tracking invasive flora and mitigating their impact. By using technology and working together, we can take meaningful conservation actions that protect our urban ecosystems.

Details and ticket info

We look forward to seeing you, at one or both of these events!

Sincerely,

Jennifer and Claire

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Jennifer Clifford

Earthwise Aware, Advisor

Phenology | Ecosystems | Participatory Science