Daily Archives: November 5, 2022

Friday, November 18, 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Propagation: Native Seeds

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In this Native Plant Trust interactive workshop on November 18 at Nasami Farm, 128 North Street in Whately from 12:30 – 4, we will learn how to grow native plants from seed and why the skill is relevant in a horticultural context.

Topics covered include:

  • Germination requirements
  • Seed cleaning
  • Seed-sowing techniques for many of our native species

We will also cover proper wild collection protocols and venture into the field to collect some common native species found here at Nasami Farm.

Instructor: Alexis Doshas, Propagator and Facilities Coordinator, Nasami Farm, Native Plant Trust

Tickets: $72 Members  –  $88 Non-Members. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/propagation-native-seeds/

Wednesday, November 30, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Cider Tasting with Curiosity Desk, Online

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The leaves are starting turn, the air is getting crisp and GBH is proud to offer its first virtual cider tasting event! Join cider master and founder of Pony Shack Cider, Nate McKinley, for a guided tour of Nate’s original ciders, all from the comfort of your own home.  

THERE’S ROOM FOR TWO – Invite a partner to join you on this tasting adventure! Each ticket includes 4 cans of cider (enough for two to taste) that will be shipped straight to your door. You will also receive access to a guided tasting experience with Nate McKinley and The Curiosity Desk’s Edgar B. Herwick III and a 60-minute educational conversation on craft cider. 


Space is limited for this exciting event, DON’T WAIT! Registration ends on November 9 at 5pm EST to provide ample time to ship the cider to your preferred address.

Shipping Details:
– Make sure that your address is submitted correctly (no typos!)
– Register by 5pm EST on November 9, 2022 so we can ship your kit
–Kits cannot be shipped to Canada and the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah and Virginia.
– Any kits to be shipped to Hawaii will incur an additional $15 shipping fee
– You will need to show identification and sign upon delivery to prove you are 21+ years of age. (We cannot deliver without this!)

Your registration supports GBH programming this fall and all year long.

Please note: Guests must be 21 years old to participate this event. Register HERE

Wednesday, November 16, 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm – Finding Your Environmental Ethic, Online

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Now is the time to join the Conservation Circle or be a Sustainer Member of the Native Plant Trust. At those levels, you are invited to an online webinar on November 16 at 10 am.

Why should we care about the environment? In this online introductory webinar, you will learn four philosophical models of human relationship with nature in order to gain deeper understanding of your own and others’ environmental ethics.

We will consider our roles and the ways obligation to our surroundings forms the foundation of efforts such as recycling, preservation of endangered species, and habitat restoration.

Instructor Dr. Kendy Hess is the Brake Smith Associate Professor in Social Philosophy and Ethics at College of the Holy Cross focusing on environmental law and ethics. With a background in philosophy and previous practice in environmental law, Dr. Hess is one of the leading international scholars on corporate moral responsibility, on which she has published widely.

RSVP by Friday, November 11 to specialevents@NativePlantTrust.org, or call 508-877-7630 x 3104. For membership information visit http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/support/member-benefits/