Daily Archives: July 9, 2022

Wednesday, July 13, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – A Tale of Ecosystem Resilience: Cranberry Bog Restoration

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The Massachusetts cranberry industry currently faces challenges caused by overproduction and competition. Almost all Massachusetts cranberry bogs were created from former wetlands. Restoration of former bogs has the potential to expand stream and adjoining habitats, improve water quality, and provide climate resilience by removing water control structures and restoring hydrological connections. Chris Neill, Ecologist and Senior Scientist at the Woodwell Climate Research Center, will present results from a detailed before-and-after study of a restoration project on the Coonamessett River and Childs River Bogs in Falmouth, Massachusetts. The lecture will take place at the Polly Hill Arboretum in West Tisbury, and is $5 for PHA members, $10 for non members.

Registration is required. Sign up here: bit.ly/Chris-Neill-Lecture

Tuesday, July 19, 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Moths! Under the Portico

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Join the Athol Bird and Nature Club at the Athol Public Library, 568 Main Street in Athol, on July 19 at 8:30 pm, after dark, for an evening of looking at moths outdoors. July is National Moth Month. Why moths?

  • Moths are among the most diverse and successful organisms on earth.
  • Scientists estimate there may be 500,000 moth species.
  • Their colors and patterns are either dazzling or so cryptic that they define camouflage. Shapes and sizes span the gamut from as small as a pinhead to as large as an adult’s hand.
  • Most moths are nocturnal, and need to be sought at night to be seen – others fly like butterflies during the day.
  • Finding moths can be as simple as leaving a porch light on and checking it after dark. 

Presented by Dave Small, President and Acting Director of the Athol Bird and Nature Club.

For over twenty-eight years, Dave has been the charismatic leader of the Club. His skills as a naturalist, trip leader, and presenter are in demand throughout New England. Through Dave’s efforts, the Center is recognized as the place to hold meetings that relate to natural history and the environment.

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services – Dig-In Grant.

Registration is required for this event.  Please register here or by calling 978-249-9515. Free and open to the public. Rain date:  July 26.