[SOS-PCA] March Training reminders and SOS onboarding info

[Hill, Sarah E]

Hello seed enthusiasts, collectors, and support staff!

Spring is right around the corner, and that means scouting and collecting are upon us as well. Here are some updates and reminders as we head into March:

"Getting Started With SOS" page live on the BLM website
Find all the steps needed to get new crewmembers and teams on boarded (including links to register for the collector call, training and digital data collection): https://www.blm.gov/programs/native-plant-communities/native-plant-and-seed-material-development/collection/sos-getting-started

Training
Two trainings are scheduled for March - a full virtual and an abbreviated virtual for folks who have done SOS in the past. The program has changed a bit over the years, including some modifications in 2024, so make sure you sign up for at least one training in 2024 to stay informed. Register for the trainings through the link on the getting started page.


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March 7, 9:30am - 12:30pm; Abbreviated training
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March 13/14 9am - 3pm both days; Full Training

Registration open in DOI talent for BLM NTC In person course; Boise ID April 30 - May 2

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Course is free for BLM employees. USFWS and NPS employees must pay the tuition fee.
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https://doitalent.ibc.doi.gov/enrol/index.php?id=995


March collector call is next Tuesday, 10am MST!
If you are directly involved with SOS in 2024 and are not yet on the collector call list, please register by going to the getting started link above and filling out the registration form.



For the seeds,

Sarah


Sarah Hill

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Seeds of Success National Curator
Bureau of Land Management - contractor

Currently working from home - contact me for my cell #


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