The Friends of the Boston Park Ranger Mounted Unit will host the Fifth Annual Derby Dash on Thursday, May 4 from 5:30 – 7:30 to benefit our beloved horses. The party will be held at 200 Clarendon Street. Tickets (price last year $150 per ticket – price this year to be determined) will be available online at http://savebostonshorses.org/events/
And yes, there will be hats!
Xeriscaping is landscaping that requires no supplemental irrigation once plants have been established. Native plants that are well adapted to the environment and climate can help reduce the need for watering in a garden. Alternatively, landscapes can be designed to eliminate the need for irrigation through water conservation. This class will explain techniques for creating a more drought-proof garden and discuss native plants for xeriscaping in New England. Benjamin Crouch is the proprietor of Land of Plenty, which specializes in edible and naturalistic landscapes for Greater Boston. Ben was previously Urban Orchards director for the Boston-based non-profit, EarthWorks. For more information about Land of Plenty, go to www.landofplentygardens.com.
The April 29 class will take place from 1 – 3:30 at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road in Framingham, and is $33 for ELA members, $40 for nonmembers. See more at: http://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/xeriscaping/#sthash.Oj2rXJ2a.dpuf
The Beacon Hill Garden Club announces its Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill Annual Tour, to take place Thursday, May 18 from 9 – 5. This year’s tour will feature 10 private gardens, some being shown for the first time. Tickets are $45, non refundable, and the tour takes place rain or shine. Buy online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hidden-gardens-of-beacon-hill-annual-tour-tickets-27739137507 or visit http://beaconhillgardenclub.org for more information.
The Tidewater Daylily Society would like to invite you to the 2017 American Hemerocallis Society National Convention at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel. The 2017 Garden Tours are divided between East Side and West Side Tidewater. Visitors will visit either the East or the West on the first day and the other on the second day. Some of the gardens were established more than 30 years ago and others established as recently as 5 years ago. They all have stunning plants. At the Clinics and Workshops you learn everything you need to know about daylilies. AHS offers two types of daylily judges. Those that judge plants as they grow in the garden are called Garden Judges. Those that judge daylilies at accredited daylily shows are called Exhibition Judges. There will be an opportunity to take one or more of five clinics or workshops. Of course there will be boutiques, raffles, and plentiful retail opportunities. To register, and for complete information, visit http://www.ahs2017convention.org/index.html
Join Mayor Walsh and Greenovate Boston as we celebrate Earth Day and Boston’s climate action leaders! On Wednesday, April 19th we will announce the 2017 Mayor’s Greenovate Award winners. Throughout the evening, you will have the opportunity to connect with neighbors and colleagues who make Boston a greener city. Click here to RSVP for the Greenovate Awards Celebration.
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What: Greenovate Boston Awards Party
When: Wednesday, April 19th @ 5:30PM – 8:00PM
Where: 888 Boylston Street, Boston 02199
This year’s event is generously sponsored by Boston Properties, and we are excited to celebrate in one of the greenest buildings in Boston: 888 Boylston Street.
The Greenovate community plays an important role in reaching Boston’s climate action goals. The free awards ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate our community’s efforts, and to connect with each other across sectors and issues. We have received more than 100 nominations for the Awards, and over 1,900 votes from you to help determine the finalists; don’t miss your chance to hear who the winners are. We expect to reach capacity for this event, make sure to RSVP today!
P.S. – Thank you if you voted for this year’s finalists for the Greenovate Awards — learn more about the top 3 in each category by clicking here.
To celebrate the launch of his new book, Rum: The Manual , our friends at Drink are thrilled to welcome award-winning spirits writer Dave Broom to Drink for Fathoming the Bowl – a class and rum tasting! Through drinks and storytelling (and maybe singing!) Dave will lead you on a gentle wander through rum’s complex and convoluted history and its key developments. You’ll explore where the flavors come from, the different approaches, the drinks they make, and how to plot them on his newly developed flavor map. The event takes place Thursday, April 20 from 5:30 – 8, at 348 Congress Street in Boston.
*Tickets ($160) include class, tasting, signed copy of Rum: The Manual, small bites, tax & gratuity. Buy tickets at http://www.drinkfortpoint.com/dave-broom/
On Saturday, April 29 from 10 – 2 Massachusetts Natural Heritage biologist Karro Frost will guide us in learning about the unique life found in vernal pools. Learn how to certify pools with the Vernal Pool Rare Species (VPRS) database. Bring boots, a snack, drinking water, and a sense of adventure. Meet at 9:30 am at Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main Street in Athol to carpool or 10:00 am at the Conservation area. To find the South Athol Conservation area entrance: travel south on South Athol Road from Athol center and the entrance will be on the right 1.1 miles south of the route 2 overpass, between the intersections of Riceville Road and Conant Road. (GPS – 3800 South Athol Road) A Conservation Area sign at the driveway will point you down the dirt roadway to a small parking area on the right before the gate (private residence). Contact Dave@atholbirdclub.org or 978-413-1772 for more information.
Contribute to Science, and participate in the iNaturalist City Challenge.
Every observation can contribute to biodiversity science, from the rarest butterfly to the most common backyard weed. iNaturalist shares your findings with scientific data repositories like the Global Biodiversity Information Facility to help scientists find and use your data. All you have to do is observe.
Record your encounters with other organisms and maintain life lists, all in the cloud. Works on all devices: smartphones, tablets, etc. Help scientists and resource managers understand when and where organisms occur. Connect with experts who can identify the organisms you observe (they look at your picture and provide identification.) Build your knowledge by talking with other naturalists and helping others.
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is on a mission to make Boston the city with the most documented natural species. Join them on a nature walk Friday, April 14 at 12:30 (meet at the Longwood T stop), or make observations on your own using the iNaturalist app between April 14 – 18. Register for the walk at www.emeraldnecklace.org.
A Harvard Museum of Natural History Panel Discussion on Ocean Evolution Today will take place Thursday, April 20, beginning at 6 pm in the Science Center, Hall D, 1 Oxford Street. Participants will include:
Samantha B. Joye, Athletic Association Professor in Arts and Sciences, Department of Marine Sciences, University of Georgia
Bruce H. Robison, Senior Scientist and Midwater Ecologist, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Randi Dawn Rotjan, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Boston University Marine Program
Moderated by Peter R. Girguis, Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University; Adjunct Research Engineer, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Human activities are causing changes in the ocean that could influence the evolution of its organisms. In this panel discussion, three marine scientists with expertise in chemistry, microbiology, geology, marine conservation, and the use of remotely operated vehicles to study deep-sea organisms will discuss the impact of human activity on ocean and coastal ecosystems and answer questions about actions that individuals and organizations can take to support the health of the ocean.
Presented in collaboration with the Cambridge Science Festival. The Evolution Matters Lecture Series is supported by a generous gift from Drs. Herman and Joan Suit. Free parking is available at the 52 Oxford Street Garage.Free and open to the public.
For the Trustees of Reservations Signature Chef Tasting Series, The KITCHEN is partnering with some of the region’s most celebrated chefs who source from New England’s local farmers, fishermen and artisans. We’re continuing the series with Chef Carl Dooley from The Table in Cambridge on Thursday, April 13th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.
Chef Dooley trained at the New England Culinary institute and spent years working under some of the best chefs in the country, learning a wide range of styles and techniques from molecular gastronomy to butchery. He was also a Season 13 competitor on Top Chef. His restaurant, The Table, showcases French techniques to highlight both seasonal ingredients and international flavors.
At Chef Dooley’s tasting event (and all the events in this series), you will enjoy a seated dinner while you watch the Chef make each dish, taste multiple courses with wine pairings, and delight in learning from one of Boston’s innovative culinary leaders.
Signature Chef Tasting Series
An Evening with Carl Dooley of The Table and Boston Public Market Vendors
Thursday, April 13 | 6:00 – 9:00PM
The KITCHEN at The Boston Public Market | 100 Hanover Street | Boston
Single Event Tickets: Trustees members $120; Nonmembers $150
Register at http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-boston/event-31348.html
Proceeds from the series benefit the Trustees of Reservations and The KITCHEN. As one of the largest owners of agricultural land and the premier steward of the cultural and natural landscape of Massachusetts, The Trustees extends its leadership to transform the local food system by connecting residents and visitors back to the land and sharing the Commonwealth’s collective agrarian heritage through innovative retail and educational experiences at the Boston Public Market in the heart of downtown Boston.
