Daily Archives: February 26, 2012

Thursday, March 1, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Restoring Buzzards Bay’s Natural Resources

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The first of the free 3-part workshop series will focus on identifying critical ecosystem needs, assessing damaged natural resources, and the values associated with restoration. David Burdick, Marine Wetland Ecology and Restoration Professor at the University of New Hampshire will be the keynote speaker and the workshop will include a site visit to Acushnet River restoration sites. This March 1 event will take place from 10 – 5 beginning at the Buzzards Bay Coalition office, 114 Front Street in New Bedford. Free. For more information, call 508-999-6363, x 226, or email mcmanus@savebuzzardsbay.org.

Thursday, March 1, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Gardens of Portugal

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Treat yourself to a trip through the Gardens of Portugal with Val Libby, a landscape designer and garden historian. She will share pictures and comments as she explores the garden history of Portugal while traveling from Lisbon south to the Algarve and visiting the palaces, quintas, and convents of Portugal’s past. This free program on Thursday, March 1, from 7 – 9, will be held at the Medford Public Library, 111 High Street in Medford, and is sponsored by the Medford Garden Club.