Daily Archives: October 19, 2023

Wednesday, November 8, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Autumn Equineox

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Join the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit at Equal Measure in the brand new Eastern Standard on November 8 at 5:30 pm. The cocktail and culinary experience benefits the Friends. Equal Measure is located at 775 Beacon Street – Saddle Up to support. For more information visit info@friendsofthebprmountedunit.org. Ticket prices : $150 for under 35’s, $250 and up for everyone else. Register at https://friendsofthebprmountedunit.org/events

Thursday, October 26, 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm Eastern – Lenape Gardening: A Native American Perspective, Online

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Over the last year there has been a rising interest from various partners to provide information on Lenape plants and practice, and to consult on existing gardens in order to provide native species and medicinal herbs. This has come about at a time when it is crucial to instigate horticultural practices that will increase the production of organic foods, re-introduce native plants into the earth, and provide instruction on the use of medicinal herbs, all of which will help to ensure that the next seven generations of our children will be able to consume natural, nutritious food. This is the goal! The New Directions in the American Landscape organization will present an online session with Clan Mother Shelley DePaul on October 26 at 7 pm Eastern. The session will be recorded and available for viewing for 3 months to registrants. $42. Register at https://learning.ndal.org/courses/lenape-gardening

Clan Mother Shelley DePaul serves on the Council of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania as Lenape Language Specialist and Treaty Signer Liaison. She teaches Lenape Language classes and presents educational programs on Lenape History and Culture. DePaul has conferred with numerous organizations regarding Lenape horticulture and medicinal plant practices. She is a PA State certified teacher with a BS in Secondary Education, English, and a MA in History.

Saturday, October 28, 10:00 am – Mattapan Tree Giveaway

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Join Speak for the Trees at the Urban Farming Institute on October 28 as we host a FREE Fall tree giveaway. The Urban Farming Institute (UFI) is located at 487 Norfolk Street, Mattapan, MA 02126. UFI is building on its strength to turn the neighborhood of Mattapan green. They envision deep and distributed farming networks, in which any location can be a place where food is grown for local consumption, local sales and local distribution.

Mattapan is listed as an EJ (environmental justice) community, where tree canopy coverage is at an inequitable level in comparison to other areas in Boston. At Speak for the Trees, we work at the intersection of environmental justice, racial and social equity, public health, and climate change to advocate for a healthy and equitable urban forest in all Boston neighborhoods. First come, first served. Boston residents only until 1pm. All residents are welcome to come after 1pm for remaining trees.