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Flooded Wet Meadow, Lord Stirling, NJ - May 18th 2025
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Flooded Wet Meadow, Lord Stirling, NJ - May 18th 2025
There's water in the wet meadows again!
Eastern Camas - Camassia scilloides
Eastern Camas/Wild Hyacinth is a lesser known relative to the famous western species C. quamash. While this plant is native throughout the Midwest, especially around the Mississippi river, it is generally restricted to wet meadows, stream banks and the occasional open woodland with moist acidic rich soils.
The Eastern Camas is a perennial bulb forming member of the asparagecea family, unlike the Hyacinth which the common name derives this species only really propagates via seed. In terms of appearance the plant typically holds a single raceme (think stalk) that ends in 30-40 flowers. As for size of the plants scientific studies have found a noticeable morphology in appearance between where said seeds are sourced. Seeds collected from the Ozark populations tend to have taller individuals than those found in Illinois bottomlands, this study suggests that Camas populations found further south adapted without glaciation and inhabited a location for a much longer time period without physical change. What an interesting hypothesis!
Camas are well known for their edible bulb, the western 'common Camas' is famous for its ethnobotanical use amoung indigenous peoples, the Eastern Camas is no different. The Camas bulb is edible, when eaten raw it can be gummy but sweet, indigenous methods of preparation require a slow cook over 48 hours which render the bulb to a flavor reminiscent of chestnuts. Bulbs can also be dried and made into flour as well. I would never remove camas from their habitat personally: I enjoy their beauty, I'm not indigenous and have heard members of eastern tribal diaspora upset over the removal of their ancestors' foodway, and most importantly beginners often confuse this species with the death camas: Zigadenus venenosus.
So if you live around the Midwest, look for beautiful fields popping up around April-May, you may get a chance to see something wonderful.
KENYA - Enhancing Freshwater Biodiversity in Urban Areas.
Wetlands Conservation Organisation is convening World Wetlands Day 2024 to inspire and promote the local community wise use and protection of wetlands in Marurui, Roysambu sub-County. World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2 February. For several years, the local communities in Marurui have been depending on the local Mararui dam in providing a range of benefits that contribute to the community's well-being, economic development, and overall resilience. The dam provides a reliable water source for irrigation, supporting local agriculture. This is essential for increasing crop yields, promoting food security, and sustaining the livelihoods of farm within the local communities. The dam also plays a critical role in flood control by regulating water flow. It can store excess water during heavy rainfall and release it gradually, reducing the risk of downstream flooding and protecting communities and farmland. Reservoir formed by the dam is a habitat for various species of flora and fauna. Wetlands Conservation Organisation aims to involve the local communities at Marurui, Roysambu Sub-County Nairobi Kenya in creation of mini wetlands in Nairobi to give nature a boost of wetlands to support more life of freshwater biodiversity.
Country : Kenya Organizer : Wetlands Conservation Organisation Partners : GreenPeace Africa, Roysambu Green Foundation
Wetlands Conservation Organisation is convening World Wetlands Day to inspire and promote the local community wise use and protection of wet
IVORY COAST - Celebration of World Wetland Day at Grand Bassam Ramsar site, Ebrah.
The African Youth Network on Wetlands (RAJEZOH) is an association of young students which works to raise awareness, promote and strengthen the capacities of young people for the protection of wetlands of international importance according to the objectives of the Convention of Ramsar on wetlands. As part of the celebration of World Wetlands Day (WWD), RAJEZOH will organize a discovery and exchange activity with local populations on the Grand-Bassam wetland in Ebrah (Ivory Coast), on Saturday February 3, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The celebration of this day dedicated to wetlands aims to: - strengthen the capacities of young people on knowledge of wetlands; - identify the pressures and threats on the Grand-Bassam Ramsar site at Ebrah, Ivory Coast; - raise participants’ awareness of the urgency of their involvement in the protection of wetlands. This activity will be an opportunity to interact with young people from the village of Ebrah, to learn more about community management of the wetland and to discuss the different uses of the wetland.
Cost : paid for (transport, t-shirt, cocktail and certificate of participation). Mobile phone contact : +225 0747477661 Country : Ivory Coast Organizer : African Youth Network on Wetlands (RAJEZOH) Partners : Mimea International NGO ; Ministry of Water and Forests of Ivory Coast.
Réseau Africain des Jeunes pour la valorisation des zones humides , Abidjan. 74 likes · 2 talking about this. Environmental Conservation Org
ITALY- World Wetlands Day Celebration organized by FAO.
Wetlands offer vital freshwater, hosting over 100,000 species. They sustain humanity, exemplified by rice grown on wetland paddies, a staple for three billion people, contributing to 20% of global food. Additionally, wetlands act as natural shock absorbers, mitigating rainfall impacts and lowering flood and storm surge risks. Recognizing the importance of wetlands, FAO is actively involved in supporting the conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of wetlands from the perspective of food security and agriculture, including crop and livestock production, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture, while promoting integrated land and water resources management, and addressing the challenges posed by climate change, biodiversity, and the competing demands from different sectors.
FAO, in collaboration with the Ramsar Convention Secretariat and the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, will host the World Wetlands Day celebration on 2 February 2024 from 12:00 to 13:30 (CET) at FAO Headquarters and online. The primary objectives of the celebration are to: (i) raise awareness on wetlands and human wellbeing; (ii) highlight wetlands’ contribution to One Health and food security; (iii) share agricultural solutions for wetlands and human well-being and; (iv) inspire actions and partnerships with FAO Members and other stakeholders. Interpretation will be provided in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
Country : Italy Organizer : The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Partners : RAMSAR and the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security
Friday, 2 February 2024 (12:00 – 13:30 CET) Sheikh Zayed Centre, FAO Headquarters, Rome, Italy, and onlineWatch the webcast of the FAO
IRELAND - Book Launch by The Heritage Council.
A different event at a very cool place in celebration of World Wetlands Day. The Heritage Council are launching the 2nd edition of ‘A Guide to the Habitats of Ireland’, at Lough Boora Discovery Park, Offaly from 10:00 on the 2nd of February, there will be an official launch, followed by a walk ‘n talk down to the bird hides. All welcome. Please meet up at 10:00 at the car park and join the assembled crowd to celebrate the launch of this important book and take in the sights and sounds of the lovely Lough Boora!
Country : Ireland Organizer : The Heritage Council/NPWS/Irish Ramsar Wetlands Committee Partners : The Heritage Council/NPWS
A different event at a very cool place in celebration of World Wetlands Day. The Heritage Council are launching the 2nd edition of ‘A Guide
IRAN - Gathering at Kamjan International Wetland.
The rehabilitated wetland of Kamjan, Fars province, Iran. On this day, the people and wetland rehablitators sit next to the wetland to discuss the continuation of the wetland rehabilitation activities, the needs of the wetland and the effects that can help its sustainability and development. Reading poetry while cleansing, holding each other's hands, they consider themselves the permanent supporters of the wetland.
Country : Iran Organizer : Kamjan International Wetland Rehabilitators (NGO), Sirous Zare
World Wetlands Day; The rehabilitated wetland of Kamjan, Fars province, Iran. On this day, the people and wetland rehablitators sit next to