Daily Archives: August 17, 2014

Wednesday, August 20, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Nantucket Natural History Tour

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Join a Trustees of Reservations experienced guide on this 3-hour 4×4 over sand vehicle tour, and learn about the fascinating flora and fauna that call Coskata-Coatue home! The two tours will take place Wednesday, August 20 from 9 – 12 and from 1 – 4. TTOR member price $40, nonmembers $60. Children 12 and under are $20. The site explored is the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour starts/ends at Maria Mitchell Science Center, 33 Washington Street; with a convenient stop at Wauwinet Gate House. To reserve, call 508-228-6799, or email nantucket@ttor.org. Private tours (8 people) can be scheduled by appointment for $350.

Saturday, August 30, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Composting Together

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Help the Boston Natural Areas Network construct a brand new composting system and learn the science and process of composting, on Saturday, August 30, from 10 – 12 at the Norton Stonehurst Community Garden, located on Norton and Stonehurst Streets in Dorchester.  Leave knowing how to build and maintain a healthy, balanced compost pile.  Registration required by contacting 617-542-7696 or by emailing info@bostonnatural.org. Photo from www.squawkfox.com.