Once the beauty of autumn trees has passed and the leaves have fallen to the ground, it is time to take action to keep leaves out of the water systems. Homeowners and communities can mulch, compost, bag and dispose, and … Read More
Category Archives: Wildlife
Monday, November 25 from 6-7pm. Online. What do rapid changes in the Arctic mean for wildlife, humans, and the climate? How is all of this going to play out in different regions and ecosystems around the world? Does understanding these … Read More
Thursday, November 21 at 7pm. Online. Insect populations around the world are declining rapidly. But why? While habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change all have something to do with it, Dr. Avalon Owens shows in this talk that light … Read More
Saturday, October 26 (Meet between 9:30-10am). Hamilton Place in Newton. Volunteers are needed for the Friends of Hemlock Gorge 44th Annual Fall Cleanup. Please come and help preserve this scenic landmark in Newton. Volunteers will meet at Hamilton Place between … Read More
During the COVID pandemic, the “kill your lawn” idea caught a wave in the mainstream media, from the New York Times (2022) and the Boston Globe (2020, 2022) to the Washington Post (2023) and Men’s Journal (2020)—which notably ran its … Read More
Monday, October 7 from 1-1pm. Online. The movement to codify ecocide, that is, the intentional (or negligent) mass destruction of an ecosystem, as an international crime is gaining traction, particularly in Europe and in nations disproportionately impacted by the effects … Read More
Thursday, October 10 at 7pm. Online. In New England, we prize our trees’ fall color — the reds, yellows, oranges, and purples. And starting in August, we notice how seedy our native plants become — falling nuts dent our cars; … Read More
This is the time of year when leaves are falling and yards are filling up with them. Instead of collecting and hauling yard “debris” to the curb, it’s much better to leave the fallen leaves, branches, stems, and seed heads … Read More
Every year, billions of birds migrate north in the spring and south in the fall, the majority of them flying at night, navigating with the night sky. However, as they pass over big cities on their way, they can become … Read More
Tuesday, September 17 from 1:30-6pm. Cold Spring Park Farmers Market (1094 Beacon St, Newton). Come to the Farmers Market at Cold Spring Park to buy your favorite native plants from GrowNative Massachusetts, Bluestem Natives, Lady Fern Farm, and possibly other … Read More
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