Dear Colleagues,

This is a friendly reminder to please send in your RSVP a.s.a.p. via this jotform: https://www.jotform.com/232815630417958 - if you have not already done so!!  

Please see my earlier email (below) for the meeting agendas, hotels list, and parking information.

Many thanks!
-Hazel



---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Hazel Westney <westneyh@caryinstitute.org>
Date: Fri, Dec 8, 2023 at 11:47 AM
Subject: UPDATE and RSVP - Hubbard Brook Quarterly Project Meeting - January 3-4, 2024
To: <hubbardbrook@lists.sr.unh.edu>
Cc: Hazel Westney <westneyh@caryinstitute.org>


Dear Colleagues,

The January 3-4, 2024 Hubbard Brook Quarterly Project Meeting is fast approaching.  A few things to note sooner rather than later!

RSVP - ATTENDANCE and MEALS
Wednesday, January 3
LUNCH - 12:00 - 1:00 pm
DINNER - 5:15 pm onwards (meal donations at time of event)

Thursday, January 4
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST + Yogurt/Non-dairy yogurt and granola - 8:00 - 9:00 am
LUNCH - 12:00 - 1:00 pm

To help us with planning, please RSVP a.s.a.p. and no later than Monday, December 18.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
  • If you need a place to stay, please see the attached list of local hotels near Vassar College.
MEETING DETAILS *

Day 1 - Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - 1:00 to 5:00 pm (lunch provided from 12:00 - 1:00 pm)
Topic: LTER Proposal Process and Reviews
Co-leaders: Peter Groffman and Pam Templer

Day 2- Thursday, January 4, 2024 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (breakfast provided from 8:00 - 9:00 am)
Topic: Beach Leaf Disease - Preparing for the Inevitable
Co-leaders: Nat Cleavitt and John Campbell

* Agendas for Day 1 and Day 2 are attached to this email.

LOCATION
Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns
Farm and Ecological Preserve
Vassar College
50 Vassar Farm Lane
Poughkeepsie NY 12603

PARKING *
  • Please consult the attached map to locate the NEW parking area (below Hooker Avenue), which is closest to the Environmental Cooperative barns. The South Parking Lot (above Hooker Avenue) is also an option; follow the walking path from the lot.


NOTE:  I will be out of the country without email access December 15-29.  During this period, please email Lynn Christenson at lychristenson@vassar.edu with any questions.

Looking forward to seeing you in the New Year!

With thanks and best wishes for a healthy and peaceful holiday season,
-Hazel


Hazel Westney (she/her/hers)
Assistant, Hubbard Brook Long-term Ecological Research Project
Coordinator, Campus Housing Program
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
PO Box AB / 2801 Sharon Turnpike / Millbrook NY 12545
845.677.7600 extension 171 / westneyh@caryinstitute.org

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