Marc Fournier\, a Massachusetts Certified Arborist\, will discuss the value of native trees\, shrubs\, and other pla nts to our ecosystem including pollinators\, birds\, wildlife\, and us. Le arn more about the Andover Pollinator Pathway program\, how to find the ri ght native plants for the right locations\, and how messy yards with less mowing are better.
\nBring your favorite plant guides and any questi ons you have to this exciting workshop\, and you might receive a special p rize!
\nMarc Fournier is a past seasonal Property Manager at the Mas sachusetts Audubon Society and the former Arborist/Horticulturist at The T rustees of Reservations&rsquo\; Mytoi Japanese Garden. Marc has extensive experience in arboriculture\, landscape design\, sustainability\, energy e fficiency\, building construction\, recycling\, organics diversion\, mater ials management\, public works\, and facilities management. \; He is a Massachusetts Certified Arborist\, a LEED Accredited Professional\, and a member of the USDA Forest Service Urban Forest Strike Team.
\nMarc is a former Deputy Director of Public Works &\; Highway Superintendent in the Town of Andover\, MA\, Director of Plant Operations &\; Sustaina bility at Lasell College\, Director of Public Works in Hull\, Assistant Di rector for Grounds Management at UMass Amherst\, Environmental Analyst wit h the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection\, Senior Enviro nmental Specialist with Haley &\; Aldrich\, Inc.\, and Executive Direct or of WasteCap of Massachusetts.
\nHe is also a consulting arborist and carpenter\, enjoys spending time with his family\, and restores vintag e tools. \; He also serves as a volunteer on the Board of the Andover Center for History &\; Culture\, and the Advisory Committee of the Feli x Neck Wildlife Sanctuary on Martha&rsquo\;s Vineyard.
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\nThis program is sponsored by the \;Friends of Memorial Hall Library\, Andover Seed Library\, \;Andover Pollinator Pathway\,< /a> and Andover Garden Club.
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