New England Plant Conservation Volunteer (PCV) Corps Training Comes to SE Mass.

Native plants are in decline. Volunteers are needed in the Southeast Region of Massachusetts to help identify and monitor local populations of rare and endangered plants. 

To encourage volunteers in our region, the Southeastern Massachusetts Pine Barrens Alliance (SEMPBA) will host the New England Plant Conservation Volunteer (PCV) Corps Training Seminar on Saturday, April 5, 2014, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Carver Public Library (the location may change depending on the applications received).

We invite you to become a Plant Conservation Volunteer (PCV) and learn how to identify rare native plants for conservation monitoring and the control of invasive species that threaten native flora. Volunteers receive classroom and field training and a comprehensive handbook. All volunteers are eligible to take part in additional special classes, field trips, and symposia.

The training is free. Bring a potluck lunch dish to share. The PCV Corps requires a flexible volunteer commitment as per the application. You must apply to attend.
Applications are available at http://www.newenglandwild.org/docs/pcv-application.pdfor at http://www.pinebarrensalliance.org.

The PCV Corps is a component of the New England Plant Conservation Program (NEPCoP). The New England Wild Flower Society (the Society) administers NEPCoP, which is a voluntary alliance of organizations and individuals committed to the protection of the native flora of our region.  The PCVs have been active in every New England state since 2001. Volunteers may work independently or SEMPBA and NEPCoP will help connect you with other trained volunteers for field work in your area.

For more information call SEMPBA at 774-773–9982 or e-mail SEMPBA@pinebarrensalliance.org; or contact John Burns, Plant Conservation Volunteer coordinator, e-mail at jburns@newenglandWILD.org or call 508-877-7630 Ext. 3204.