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Mary Ellen Lemay - Conservation Director for the Aspetuck Land Trust
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- Mar 14, 2026
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- 1476
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Summary
Today's guest is Mary Ellen Lemay. She is the " Conservation Director for the Aspetuck Land Trust ", providing outreach, education and engagement to encourage people to improve biodiversity on their land by adding native plants and avoiding pesticides. Lemay's recent work includes designing and installing nature-based, climate smart projects in the City of Bridgeport, including the planting of 8 Miyawaki Forests at public schools and Seaside Park, as well as waterside buffers along rivers and coastal properties in the city. Her 25 years of conservation work was recognized as Winner of the Aquarion Connecticut Environmental Champion Award in 2022.