Wetland Talk & Walk
Event Details:
Sunday, April 26
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Thoreau Farm, 341 Virginia Road, Concord
This event is presented in partnership by OARS, Concord Land Conservation Trust, and Thoreau Alliance as part of OARS 18th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival. (Click the hyperlink for a full schedule of events.)
Free. All are welcome. Limited to 30 participants. Click here to register.
This event will take place rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and wear long pants and sturdy footwear (waterproof shoes are recommended). Terrain will be uneven in some areas. Poison ivy is present on the property, but we will make every effort to avoid it. Sun protection and tick/insect repellent are recommended at your discretion.
About the Event
In partnership with OARS and Thoreau Alliance, join us for a “Talk and Walk” focused on wetlands, featuring a presentation by wetlands scientist and OARS’ Interim Executive Director, Ingeborg Hegemann, on the ecology, functions, and importance of these vital ecosystems. Then head outdoors to a nearby wetland habitat at the Land Trust’s Elm Brook property with Ingeborg and the Land Trust’s Manager of Land Stewardship, Alexi Dart-Padover, and see these concepts come to life through on-the-ground exploration of a living wetland.
About the Speaker
Ingeborg Hegemann is the Interim Executive Director of OARS, bringing decades of experience in environmental science, wetlands assessment, regulatory permitting, and climate adaptation. She previously served as Vice President and Principal of the Ecological Sciences Group at BSC, leading projects on wetlands science, environmental impact analysis, and climate resilience. Ingeborg is active in local conservation, serving on the Stow Conservation Commission and Board of Selectmen, and has held leadership roles with regional organizations including the Mystic River Watershed Association.
Source: OARS Team
