Daily Archives: March 30, 2011

Friday, April 8, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Food for Thought: Fisheries

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We are at an underwater crossroads. Food from the sea is increasingly important to the human diet. Yet fish stocks are more fragile than ever, made scarce by overfishing and endangered by environmental assaults. What are the factors that contribute to overfishing and what steps can we take to avoid them? Are regulations the answer? Are farmed fisheries good, bad, or some place in between?  In this Museum of Science session, we examine how to preserve and protect the vitality of food sources drawn from our waters. Free, but seating is limited; advance registration is required. To register: http://survey.mos.org/public_survey/Checkbox/Survey.aspx?s=9494d2fafc03486a94c4db2f760d70bb.  This forum is part of the Food for Thought series, encouraging conversation about what we can do to improve how we grow our food and feed our bodies.  Thank you to www.chefsblade.monster.com for the image below.

Wednesdays, April 6 and 13, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, and Wednesday, April 27, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Introduction to Landscape Lighting

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Learn about illuminating the landscape from professional lighting designer Nancy Goldstein, in a three session class at the Hunnewell Building of the Arnold Arboretum April 6, 13 and 27.  The first two sessions, from 2:30 – 4:30, will give an overview of the subject.  Nancy will discuss the creative use of light, as well as the necessary fixtures, accessories and controls.  In the third session, from 6:30 – 9, participants will work with Nancy and Wade Geller, principal of Brilliant Lighting, in the landscape to practice certain effects and become familiar with a variety of lighting options.  This class is geared for landscape professionals, although all are welcome.  Offered with the Landscape Institute of the Boston Architectural College, the fee is $85, and you may register on line at www.my.arboretum.harvard.edu, or by calling 617-384-5277.