May 15, 2018 Monthly Meeting

THE MAY MEETING is at the Wakeman Center.
The program begins at 1pm.

Program: Our Island's Unique Flora: Special Plants of Martha's Vineyard 
With Julie S. Russell, Ecologist, Martha's Vineyard Land Bank Commission

ABOUT THE PROGRAM FOR MAY:
   Whether you see the landscapes of the Vineyard every day or dream about them from afar, one thing is certain — the Island is uniquely beautiful and retains a special, ecological character that many other places have lost. This lasting, natural beauty is due in large part to the plants that have flourished here, evolving in our landscape for thousands of years.  This presentation will focus on our Island's unique flora,​  ​including rare plants as well as common plants that one could plant in one’s garden.

ABOUT JULIE S. RUSSELL:
   Julie has been the Land Bank’s ecologist since 1999.  She has a B.S. in Wildlife Biology and an M.S. in Zoology and is certified as a wildlife biologist.  As much of the study of wildlife centers around the habitats in which they live,  Julie has developed an extensive knowledge of Vineyard flora as well as a deep appreciation and love of plants.    She is currently working on a certificate in Field Botany from the New England Wildflower Society. 

For more information, go to Martha's Vineyard Land Bank: http://www.mvlandbank.com​
NOTE:  Although the address is 67 David Avenue, the best way to get to the Wakeman Center is via Helen Avenue.
IMPORTANT:  
From now until spring,  all meetings will be held at the WAKEMAN CONSERVATION CENTER in Vineyard Haven.  
Parking at the Wakeman Center is limited.  Please carpool.  
For more information about getting to the Wakeman Center, click HERE.
Upcoming Meetings:
The Program Committee have completed plans for monthly meetings our meetings for 2018.  Check HERE to see who else will be speaking in 2018.
 
* PLEASE NOTE:  
Our meetings are open to the public; there is a meeting fee of ten dollars for non-members. 
Any updates and weather-related scheduled changes will be noted here and messages sent via email to members.
2018 Program Committee:
Members:  Chair: Anda Woodward, with Karen Kolb, Kathy Kitsock, Tracie Clark, and Mary Lou DeLong.