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Mid-Atlantic Plant Research Conference: Focus on Wetlands and Coastal Resilience

May 8 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

100 E. Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118

Join us at a conference focusing on local wetland and coastal ecosystem responses to climate change, new weather patterns, more frequent flooding cycles and more.  We have a great lineup of research scientists and practitioners including Penn’s own Catherine Seavitt and local staff Biologist Erin Lacour from nearby John Heniz National Wildlife Refuge.  Lunch is included and you’ll get to spend some time at Morris when it’s looking absolutely spectacular!

PROMO code for 25% off is:  HICKORY 

Speakers will include: 

Dr. Morgan Gostel, Director of Plant Science, Morris Arboretum & Gardens
LeeAnn Haaf, Director of Estuary Science, Partnership for the Delaware Estuary
Dr. Jay Kelly, Co-Director, Center for Environmental Studies, Raritan Valley Community College
Erin Lacour, Biologist, John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
Patrick Megonigal, Associate Director for Research, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Catherine Seavitt, Chair, Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Pennsylvania