april, 2021
12apr7:00 pm8:30 amActing Locally to Protect Open Space
Event Details
Monday, April 12 7:00 – 8:30 PM Via Zoom Webinar ANJEC and expert speakers share tools and resources to steward and protect open spaces, parks, recreation areas and more. Agenda includes: Basics of open space
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Event Details
Monday, April 12
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Via Zoom Webinar
ANJEC and expert speakers share tools and resources to steward and protect open spaces, parks, recreation areas and more.
Agenda includes:
Basics of open space and recreation plans:
Why do an open space plan?
How to set them up
How to use them to enhance stewardship of municipal lands, including conservation easements, parks and recreation areas and other municipal properties
Community engagement and government support
How do you work with the town leaders to not only approve the plan, but implement it
Benefits of doing an open space plan:
Where do you go once you have the plan?
What can you do?
Presenters:
• Barbara Heskins Davis, Vice President Programs, The Land Conservancy of New Jersey
• Jennifer Coffey, Executive Director, ANJEC
• Kevin O’Leary, Township Committee – Lafayette Township, Sussex County(serves on Land Use Board, Open Space Advisory Committee)
Moderators:
• Sheila Baker Gujral, Resource Center Director, ANJEC
• Alex Ambrose, Policy Associate, ANJEC
Registration:
ANJEC members, no charge to attend
Non-members $15 (scholarships available)
Email info@anjec.org to register.
Time
(Monday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 am