Boston Flora

Month: February 2024

  • Wednesday, February 14, 7:00 pm Eastern – Beyond Birding: The Fun and Importance of Bugwatching

    The Athol Bird & Nature Club is excited to host Eric R. Eaton on Zoom, February 14 at 7 pm Eastern. If birds are everywhere, insects are even more “everywhere.” In this age of insect decline, it is more urgent than ever to make observations of insects, share them with scientists, and act to reduce the impacts causing a reduction in biodiversity. Doing so can be challenging, but highly educational, entertaining, and even social. Come along for a fascinating primer on what it means to be a “bugwatcher.

    Eric R. Eaton is a writer, author of Insectpedia: A Brief Compendium of Insect Lore, and Wasps: The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect. He is also lead author of the Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America, and co-author of Insects Did It First, with Gregory S. Paulson. Eric has also published articles in Natural History, Ranger Rick, Birds & Blooms, Missouri Conservationist, and other popular magazines. He has worked as an entomologist on contract with the Smithsonian, West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, University of Massachusetts (Amherst), and University of Colorado (Boulder). He runs the blogs Bug Eric and Sense of Misplaced. He currently lives in Leavenworth, Kansas, with his partner, Heidi.

    Register in advance for this webinar:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0p36b5CCSZ65nI6TAzz7Tg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

  • Sunday, February 4, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Maple & Walnut Sugaring Workshop

    Learn the basics of the sugaring process, from identifying suitable trees to tap, tapping, and collecting/storage techniques, as well as tips on boiling down dilute sap into sweet syrup and other sugar products. The class will be held Sunday, February 4 from 1 – 3 at the Edgewater Food Forest, 640 River Street in Mattapan (rain date February 24). Co-sponsored by the Edgewater Neighborhood Association and by the Boston Food Forest Coalition.

  • Thursday, February 8, 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm Eastern – Peregrine Falcon Recovery and Conservation in Massachusetts, Online

    The Brookline Bird Club, America’s largest bird club (!), will offer a webinar on February 8 at 7:30 pm Eastern. Learn about the decline, recovery, and conservation of the peregrine falcon in Massachusetts. A true conservation success story and ambassador for conservation. The conservation and continued monitoring of this species would not be possible without the general public, birders, photographers, and landowners/property managers alike. Learn about how you can get involved and make a difference.

    David Paulson is a Wildlife Biologist for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He received a B.S. in Biology from Framingham State College and a M.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Since 2010, he has been actively working on the conservation and recovery of the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) here in Massachusetts. David serves on his town’s open space committee and is involved with scouting throughout southeastern MA.

    Register for the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gTfzFu5fQfGiVqeMj8lRNA