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<div>The next SOS Collectors call is *Tuesday, July 7th*. These monthly calls are required for all seed collecting teams. </div>
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<div>This month we will be joined by the new Seeds of Success National Curator, Anna Lindquist. Anna grew up in Texas and then headed west to attend the University of Puget Sound, graduating with a B.A. in anthropology and sociology. After moving to Boise,
Idaho, Anna worked on an urban farm, in xeric landscaping, and received her Technical Certificate in Horticulture Technology from the College of Western Idaho. She went on to work at the Idaho Botanical Garden for 5 years, and her latest position was as Lead
Horticulturist and Native Plant Specialist. Most recently Anna attended graduate school at the University of Idaho's McCall Outdoor Science School, and will receive her Master of Natural Resources, with a focus on environmental education and science communication
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<div>*As a reminder, please send a copy of your first datasheet to the National Office for review.*</div>
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<div>Please come prepared with the following information:<br>
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<div> - How many collections have you made?<br>
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<div> - How many have been sent to Bend?<br>
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<div> - How many more collections do you anticipate?<br>
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<div> - How many collections will be operational?<br>
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<div> - When does your season end?<br>
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<div>If you do not have a 2020 portal log in please contact me.<br>
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<div>Just as a reminder, the calls take place at:<br>
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<div>8 AM Alaska<br>
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<div>9 AM Pacific<br>
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<div>10 AM Mountain<br>
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<div>11 AM Central<br>
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<span>Noon Eastern</span><br>
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<span>Thanks!</span></div>
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<div style="font-size:12.8px"><font color="#0c343d" style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:12.8px">Seeds of Success</span><br style="font-size:12.8px">
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<div style="font-size:12.8px"><a href="https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/native-plant-communities/native-plant-and-seed-material-development/collection" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">Seeds of Success</a><br>
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<div style="font-size:12.8px"><a href="https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/native-plant-communities/national-seed-strategy" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration</a><br>
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<div style="font-size:12.8px"><a href="http://www.plantconservationalliance.org/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">Plant Conservation Alliance</a></div>
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