Micah Jasny- Botanical Coordinator

Micah Jasny is the Botanical Coordinator with Native Plant Trust where he oversees the Plant Conservation Volunteer (PCV) program. Started in 1993, the PCV program engages professional and amateur botanists to assist State Natural Heritage programs track and monitor roughly 25,000 rare plant populations throughout New England. This program engages hundreds of community science volunteers who undergo training to monitor rare plant species, sign up for surveys, and then search the New England landscape for these important plants!

The Westerly Land Trust helps protect and maintain native habitat that helps support 10 rare plant species. Micah, and Native Plant Trust, have partnered to ensure that these populations receive regular monitoring to ensure their continued existence on the landscape. In addition to his work with Native Plant Trust, Micah is one of the founding members of the Rare Plant Community Science Network which is working to share tools and knowledge to better protect rare plant species across the Nation.

For more information about Native Plant Trust, visit www.NativePlantTrust.org. To learn more about the scientists & stewards on our land click HERE.

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It’s hunting season in Rhode Island which means fluorescent orange isn’t just a style choice, it’s the law. 🦺✴️

Here’s what you need to know:
🔸Anyone in a state management area, privately conserved area, or undeveloped state park that allows hunting must wear at least 200 sq inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange that’s visible from all sides
🔸During shotgun deer season (starting in December), that requirement increases to 500 sq inches - for everyone not just hunters!
🔸This requirement runs from the second Saturday in September to the last day of February and again from the third Saturday in April to the last day of May. 
🔸If you’re not sure if you have to wear orange, always choose to wear it for safety. Stay visible, stay safe. 

Thanks to @rhodeisland.dem for the video inspiration- check out their website for official orange requirements, hunting safety tips, and seasonal details. www.dem.ri.gov/orange🦌🧡

Need some orange? Support WLT’s conservation efforts through the purchase of a fluorescent orange WLT beanie! Follow the link in our bio to get one. 🌳

#westerlyri #rhodeisland #nature #landtrust #conservation #hike #outside #fall #huntingseason #westerlylandtrust

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Thinking back on a beautiful night at the return of Farm Dinner at Barlow Nature Preserve. 💐🥗

✨The evening was full of connection - through food, conversation, and the land around us. 

Grateful to everyone who helped make it happen, and to Paul Bloomfield of @metalcamera.events for capturing the essence of Farm Dinner so perfectly. 💚🌳

#farmdinner #farmtoplate #eatlocal #flowers #farm #fresh

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Join @dpnaturectr and WLT to learn about local mushroom foraging. We will begin with an introduction to mushroom foraging, followed by a hike to identify local mushrooms on the trail. You’ll have the opportunity to explore both the Flora Whitely Preserve and the Cottrell Family Preserve during this program. 

Wednesday, October 15th, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
This is a free event open to all ages! 

Follow the link in our bio for more information and to sign up for the event! We hope to see you there!🍄

#westerlyri #rhodeisland #conneticut #mushrooms

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