Join SHLT intern Parker Rouse at Round Pond to explore the overlooked world of grasslands and the rich biodiversity they hold. Hailing from the grasslands of Minnesota, Parker is exited to share his enthusiasm for these underdog ecosystems and the amount of biodiversity they have.

Parker will also teach us about ecosystem succession and the importance of grasslands in the Champlain Valley and their role in protecting biodiversity for the region.

RSVP HERE>> to let us know you are coming!

Speaker Bio: Parker Rouse is our Environmental Education & Stewardship Intern. Studying for his BS in Applied Ecology, he also completed an internship with the Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. Growing up in Minnesota, Parker grew up loving lakes and farms, which he’ll get plenty of in the Islands. In his free time he enjoys biking, sewing, and eating watermelon. He hopes to learn more about how to responsibly conserve natural areas while including the surrounding community in the process during his time with South Hero Land Trust. Parker will be co-leading our summer camp program with Guy, as well as caring for the South Hero Community Gleaning Garden and Folsom Learning Garden.