Saturday, December 14, 11:00 am – River Advocates Workshop

Join the Charles River Watershed Association on Saturday, December 14 at 11 am in Cambridge for a River Advocates Workshop. This is designed for current advocates and anyone interested in learning more about the program. We will gather to discuss various advocacy issues affecting the Charles River watershed, and explore opportunities to get involved with the CRWA. Lunch will be provided. For details, visit https://www.crwa.org/

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Saturday, December 14, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Winter River Advocates Workshop

Join the Charles River Watershed Association for its Winter River Advocates Workshop, designed for current advocates and anyone interested in learning more about the program. We’ll gather on December 14th at 11 am at First Church in Cambridge, 11 Garden Street, to discuss various advocacy issues affecting the Charles River watershed and explore opportunities to get involved with the Charles River Watershed Association. Lunch will be provided. We hope to see you there!

SPACES ARE LIMITED; RSVP TODAY! https://www.crwa.org/events/winter-river-advocates-workshop

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Friday, December 13, 6:30 pm – Christmas on the Farm

Members, join Historic New England this holiday season on December 13 for a very special evening at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm. Enjoy holiday refreshments, listen to Irish folk group Killeeshil perform traditional Christmas music, and tour the first floor of the Manor House. Learn about how Christmas was celebrated and evolved throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Hors d’oeuvre and refreshments included.

Members $40. This event is only for members of Historic New England.  Log in or join now and then refresh this page to register for this special program. Please call 978-462-2634 for more information.  The Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm is located at 5 Little’s Lane in Newbury, Massachusetts.

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Thursday, December 12, 8:00 am – 10:00 am – Boston Harbor Now Onboard Awards Breakfast

Boston Harbor Now, a non-profit organization whose mission is advocating for a welcoming, inclusive, and resilient harbor, waterfront, and harbor islands, announced that former The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) President Vivien Li and marina developers and managers Ocean Havens will be honored with its 2024 Onboard Awards. Boston Harbor Now’s prestigious annual Onboard Awards celebrate individuals and organizations who are creating new public spaces that expand accessibility and belonging to the waterfront and set a new standard for exciting climate solutions that protect our waterfront and city for future generations.

The Boston Harbor Association merged with the Boston Harbor Island Alliance to form Boston Harbor Now in 2016. Li served for nearly 25 years as TBHA’s executive director and president, advocating for the successful completion of the $4 billion harbor cleanup and the planning, development, and activation of large stretches of today’s 43-mile Harborwalk as fully open and welcoming to the public.

Ocean Havens, based in Charlestown and led by husband-and-wife principals Chuck and Ann Lagasse, owns and operates the Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina, Charlestown Marina, Fan Pier Marina, Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina, and marinas in Provincetown and Portland, Maine. Ocean Havens also provides marina and waterfront development professional consulting services.

The Onboard Awards will be officially presented at a breakfast ceremony on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Boston Harbor Hotel on Rowes Wharf. Information about becoming a sponsor of the awards event and tickets to attend may be purchased HERE. Individual tickets $250.

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Tuesday, December 10, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Forcing Bulbs: Amaryllis and Paperwhites

On December 10 at 6 pm at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, enjoy coffee, tea, a light pastry, while starting a new holiday tradition with NEBG by mastering the art of forcing amaryllis and paperwhite bulbs in this hands-on workshop led by our expert horticulture team. You’ll learn essential techniques for coaxing these stunning winter blooms to flourish indoors, adding a burst of color to your home when you need it most. Under the guidance of our skilled staff, you’ll craft beautiful, custom bulb displays perfect for holiday décor or gifting. This beginner’s workshop provides the tools and knowledge to create lasting floral beauty.

Please Note: This program does NOT include entry to NEBG’s Night Lights wintertime exhibit. Tickets must be PRE-purchased separately here for the 8:30pm timeslot. This program was rescheduled from Nov 5 to Dec 10 at 6-8pm.

$95 Member Adult; $105 Adult (does NOT include admission to the Garden). $175 Member Pair; $185 Adult Pair (does NOT include admission to the Garden) Register at www.nebg.org

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Sunday, December 8, 9:00 am – Winter Bird Walk

On Sunday, December 8 at 9 am, join the Brookline GreenSpace Alliance, Brookline Bird Club, and the Emerald Necklace Bird Club (Friends of Jamaica Pond) for a free 90-minute walk led by area birding expert Bob Mayer. He will focus on waterfowl and other winter species in Leverett, Willow, Ward’s, and Jamaica Ponds, and adjacent woods of the Emerald Necklace. The walk is suitable for beginning as well as more experienced birders. Meet on Willow Pond Road between Pond Avenue and the Jamaicaway. For more information contact Bob Mayer at rgmayer38@gmail.com.

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Sunday, December 8, 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm Eastern – The Essential Tree Selection Guide by Henrik Sjöman, Online

We know that trees are a key ally in the fight against climate change and urban heat islands, but not every tree works in every situation. Selecting the right tree for your yard or landscape is critical both for the health of the tree and for the strength of the ecosystem services they provide. Botanist and researcher Henrik Sjöman’s new book, The Essential Tree Selection Guide, is a valuable new tool for making these tree selection decisions: an A to Z guide of over 550 trees, the book comes complete with explanations of each tree’s ecosystem benefits, its resilience to drought and storms, and key considerations for site placement. Join us on December 8 at noon Eastern for a virtual book talk on this invaluable new guide.

Author Henrik Sjöman is Senior Researcher at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Scientific Curator at Gothenburg Botanical Garden, and Honorary Research Associate at Kew Gardens. This Arnold Arboretum virtual talk on December 8 required advance registration at https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/the-essential-tree-selection-guide-by-henrik-sjoman/?occurrence=2024-12-08

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Saturday, December 7, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – The Museum of Science Green Jobs Fair

The Museum of Science is celebrating green careers, jobs that help to improve the environment and conserve natural resources. The green job sector is on the rise, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting the industry to grow rapidly by 2032. Are you interested in joining a green career or learning more about the industry? Participating Organizations Include: Boston Medical Center, Boston Society of Landscape Architects, Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation, College to Climate, The Food Project, Greentown Labs, Local 103’s Joint Apprentice and Training Center, Lutron, Ocean Spray, The Possible Zone, PowerCorps Boston, Solaris Renewables, …and more!

Event participants will receive a pass for Exhibit Halls admission at the check-in table in the Museum lobby. Passes are limited; available on a first-come, first-served basis – register now to guarantee your spot today!

This showcase is the culmination of the Museum’s Year of the Earthshot, an exploration of the climate solutions and the actions we can take now to live sustainably on Earth. 

This December 7 program is free, thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute. To register, click https://www.mos.org/events/careers-tomorrow-green-jobs-showcase

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Thursday, December 5, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern – Celebrating Invertebrates: A Year of Conservation with the Xerces Society, Online

Join Executive Director Scott Black online on December 5 as he explores the impactful work of the Xerces Society in 2024. From creating pollinator habitat and advocating for pesticide reduction to launching community science initiatives and educational programs, Xerces has achieved remarkable progress in invertebrate conservation.

This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.

Learn more and register today!

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Friday, December 6, 7:00 pm Eastern- Patterning the Meristem – Development and Evolution of the Floral Ground Plan, Online

Dr. Min Ya, National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow in Biology at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, will speak to the New England Botanical Society on Friday, December 6 at 7 pm on Patterning the Meristem – Development and Evolution of the Floral Ground Plan. What is the Meristem, you ask? Meristems are plant tissues that can divide and differentiate into different plant parts. This is a ZOOM only event. For Zoom meetings, members will receive the Zoom link in the monthly mailing. Non-member registrants will receive the Zoom link the day before the presentation. To register, visit https://www.rhodora.org/meetings/upcomingmeetings.html

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