BJ Richardson will lead an online presentation via Teams called, Mapping at Merryspring, Tuesday, April 14 at 12 p.m., hosted by Merryspring Nature Center.

Join Merryspring in person or remotely for this overview of mapping projects at Merryspring with a focus on the new live maps application. Archaeological mapping, LiDAR potential, and future directions for habitat and other mapping may also be reviewed.

BJ Richardson is a seasoned conservation mapping professional with over 35 years of manual and GIS mapping experience, including 30 years with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Throughout his career, Richardson led and contributed to numerous projects focused on preserving natural resources and advancing environmental stewardship through innovative mapping technologies. He has worked at all scales, from small National Wildlife Refuge areas to National landscape-level conservation. Richardson was an integral part of the team that developed the Nature’s Network landscape conservation design for the Northeast region, according to Merryspring, in a news release.

"Driven by a passion for conservation, BJ remains committed to this vital work by supporting efforts that protect and sustain our natural landscapes for future generations," said the news release. 

This talk is part of Merryspring’s Online Winter Talk series, generously sponsored by Camden Riverhouse Hotel.  

This talk and others can be viewed from the comfort of your own home, according to Merryspring. On some devices, especially if older, download the Microsoft Teams app and use Meeting ID: 939 801 137 154 83 and Passcode: 3mQ9tK to join the talk. 

If you prefer to watch as Merryspring broadcasts live on the big screen in the conference room at Merryspring Nature Center, 30 Conway Road in Camden, please plan to arrive before 12 p.m. to avoid noise interference during recording. 

Thanks to the generosity of the Cascade Foundation, the talks will also be recorded for future viewing on the Merryspring YouTube channel.

Join Merryspring each week at noon from January through April for Winter & Spring Tuesday Talk series. The link to the online talks can also be found on the Merryspring website homepage and in each event on the calendar or you may request the link by sending an email to info@merryspring.org.   

Merryspring is your community nature center offering walking trails, cultivated gardens, wildlife, and ecology and horticulture educational programs all year round. The park is located at the end of Conway Road, just off of Route 1 in Camden behind Hannaford Shopping Plaza. For more information on this program, please contact info@merryspring.org or call 207-236-2239.