SWS New England

FREE Vernal Pool Training this Weekend! Join Scott Smyers, Senior Scientist of Oxbow Associates, Inc., on an educational hike to explore vernal pools at Wachusett Mountain State Reservation this Saturday, April 29th at 1pm at the Machias Pond/Administratino Road Trailhead.

Happy World Wetlands Day! New research from @Columbia University shows that every 2.5 acres of wetland loss costs U.S. communities on average $1,840 annually in flood mitigation alone, spiking to $8,000 in developed areas. Someone: “Hey, why are wetlands important?” Wetlands:

Some wetland plants in winter 🌈🌱❄️ Did you know that wetlands could be so colorful year-round?! #wetlands #winter

Keep the ID party going and see what species you can identify in your local habitats! 🔍🪷🌾 #wetlands #wetlandscience #plants #science #naturalscience #NewEngland #SWS #nature

Have you seen these plants lately? 🤔🌿 Flowers are incredibly helpful for plant ID, & these species are blooming right now! • Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) • Sweet pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia) • Pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata) • Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra)

Did you find gold at the end of the 🌈 yesterday? 🤔 If not, check out our latest Instagram post to see what we think is even better than gold! ☘️🌾 instagram.com/p/CbQI4eluLxO/… #wetlands #wetlandscience #sws

Happy #WorldWetlandsDay! We wrote a haiku to celebrate - Within the wetlands Clean water and wondrous plants A home for many Visit worldwetlandsday.org to learn more!

Have you considered taking any professional development courses lately? 🤓 One of our members has - check out our latest Instagram post to read more! #wetlandscience #soilscience #wetlands instagram.com/p/CWlS4elL7Km/…

TODAY is the LAST day to register online for the Annual SWS New England Chapter conference. Coastal Restoration in the Face of Climate Change Check out the full agenda and registration information on our... sws.org/New-England/ne…

Register TODAY for the SWS New England Annual Chapter Meeting and Field Trip! Coastal Restoration in the Face of Climate Change May 4-5th 2018 Providence Area, RI Network with New England wetland practitioners,... sws.org/New-England/ne…

Student Working in Wetlands? Apply to the SWS New England Research Grant TODAY - deadline is Friday March 9th... fb.me/2MuR8HmJO

Student Research Grants - Apply today! Undergrad or graduate student working on wetlands in New England? Apply... fb.me/2HTuiC3WO

A community helps its river heal usfwsnortheast.wordpress.com/2017/06/13/a-c… via @USFWSNortheast

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the SWS-NE Annual Meeting to discuss wetland restoration success & failures in Biddeford, ME!

Coming to the SWS New England Chapter Meeting this year? THURSDAY is the registration Deadline! Wetland/Aquatic... fb.me/6KMzXRuX5

Our New England Chapter Field Trip and Conference is almost upon us. REGISTER TODAY to secure your space.... fb.me/xjHROXy0

Register TODAY for our Annual Chapter Meeting and Field Trip. May 5-6th in Biddeford, ME Wetland/Aquatic... fb.me/24fVIBEqe