The Mystic Charles Pollinator Pathways Group (MCPPG) is a volunteer coalition of gardeners and native plant enthusiasts. They have come together to promote and create more pollinator habitats in our region in response to the significant declines in native pollinator … Read More
Join the Ecological Landscaping Alliance on Wednesday, February 3 from 12:30-1:30pm for their webinar about the great diversity of oaks found throughout North America and locally in New England. Speaker Tim Boland will paint a picture of the genus Quercus, … Read More
Check out the website Simplify the Holidays by the Center for Biological Diversity. You can find tips on holiday celebrations and gift giving that consume less fossil fuels and natural resources, generate less waste, and are kinder to wildlife and … Read More
It is worrisome enough that there is an ocean of plastic debris bigger than the size of Texas floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, but have you heard about the less visible microfiber pollution invading our waters? Microfibers … Read More
Last week, the MA House of Representatives released its Fiscal Year 2021 budget proposal. We’re pleased to share that it dramatically increases our Green Budget Coalition’s priority line-items. Areas of significant growth include the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Department … Read More
Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) is sponsoring the virtual film festival, entitled ‘Sea Change Film Shorts’, and the films will be available to stream FREE online anytime starting November 15 and running until November 23. Hosted by NPR/WBUR’s Barbara Moran, … Read More
In 2019, scientists documented North America’s staggering loss of nearly 3 billion breeding birds since 1970. Helping birds can be as simple as making changes to everyday habits. Here’s an easy action from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology that you … Read More
On Tuesday, October 27 from 7-8:30pm, the Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) is hosting an online public meeting to showcase a conceptual design for Cheesecake Brook that promotes climate resilience. The project team will provide project context and share design … Read More
With continuing concerns for social distancing in the time of Covid-19, Newton Conservators will offer a series of free online talks given by some of their expert walk leaders in place of their usual Outdoor Walk Series. Each program will … Read More
Before you pull out chemical solutions, consider prevention and less toxic methods of controlling mosquitos. Here are some ways to reduce mosquito breeding in your yard and prevent mosquito bites. Eliminate Breeding Sites Mosquitoes breed in standing water–even in small … Read More
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