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These Events are planned by and hosted by VAWS to promote member networking, the teaching of technical skills, and the sharing of knowledge in the world of wetland science. The events are listed chronologically by upcoming dates. Some events are free to VAWS Members, a benefit in becoming a member and supporting the work we are doing. We are looking forward to seeing you at one of these events. Also look at the Other Wetland Related opportunities that are happening throughout the state.
Stay tuned for upcoming field workshops.
Stay tuned for upcoming field workshops.
Resources to bring if you have them:
Hand lens i
Favorite field graminoid guides Examples:
Sedges of Maine (Arsenault et al 2013)
Grasses + Rushes of Maine (Mittelhauser et al 2019)
Carex of New England (Standley 2011)
Grasses of the Northeast (Magee 2014)
New Flora of Vermont (Gilman 2015)
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Be prepared for bugs / potential for wet feet / sun / wet vegetation
Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes!
Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes!
UPDATES: Three Instructors are confirmed!
Matt Arsenault, Aaron Marcus, and Hannah Shafer -See their Bios below
Due to the significant interest in this opportunity (with 20 ppl signing up in the first 24 hours!!!), we may still consider an afternoon session, even with multiple instructors now committed.
Graminoid Identification Workshop: July 29, Martins Covered Bridge, Marshfield, VT.
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a possible afternoon session-see below.
WEATHER: if bad weather is forecasted, the alternative dates will be either July 28 or July 30, 2025.
Martins Covered Bridge, located along the Winooski River is a hotbed of graminoid species diversity with 20-30 species documented at this site .Bring your boots and your hand lens (extra's would be helpful). Learn from top experts and refresh your memory on how to identify grasses, sedges, and rushes.
When you register, you will be asked if you can attend an afternoon session if that is what can be offered, and we will assign accordingly, otherwise everyone should bring coffee for the morning. We will confirm by July 22nd at the latest whether an afternoon session will be organized.
Register today! Only 20 spots are STILL available
Members=$50.00
Non-members=$75.00
Students=$25.00
Matt Arsenault is a senior botanist and ecologist at Stantec and a principle author of the Sedges of Maine and Grasses and Rushes of Maine – works many of us are deeply familiar with and use on a regular basis. Lately, he has focused much of his work in the renewable energy, transportation, and energy transmission and distribution industries, leading environmental field studies and permitting efforts and project management for numerous projects throughout New England. When not at work, Matt is usually outside on the nearest mountain climbing a slab of rock with friends. He is also deeply committed to educating the community about issues. He teaches, leads field trips, and publishes often.
Aaron Marcus (they/them) works as a Wetland Scientist and Botanist at Dubois & King, and previously maintained the rare plant data in VT F&W’s Natural Heritage Database for 17 years. Aaron has also served as a Seasonal Botanist monitoring RTE plants for Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forest.
Hannah Shafer is a PhD student in the department of Plant Biology. Her dissertation revolves around understanding annuality and perenniality in grass species, and she hopes to uncover underlying genetic pathways that can inform future sustainable cereal crop breeding goals.
VAWS Wetland Delineation Mentor Program Seeking Mentors and Mentees
VAWS Wetland Delineation Mentor Program Seeking Mentors and Mentees
After a successful pilot program in 2024, VAWS is continuing to develop and expand the Mentor Program. This program is designed to connect mentees who are recent graduates, early career professionals, or new to the wetland field with more experienced wetland delineators.
A virtual informational session will be held in May and VAWS will hold an initial field training session in early June. Email Mary Beth and Donovan at admin@vermontwetlandscience.org if you would like to learn more.
Requirements for mentees:
VAWS membership
Completion of 40-hour Wetland Delineation course on Army Corps methods or ability to demonstrate equivalent education (you are welcome to join if you are signed up for the June 2025 course)
Transportation and flexibility to join mentor at delineation sites in their region of the State for 3 days within the growing season plus an initial training day
Mentors ideally will have at least 2 years of delineation experience, and will commit to at least 3 days of field delineation shadowing throughout the growing season (approximately once per month). The initial field training session is optional for mentors.
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