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  • Wednesday, November 20, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Food Chain Restoration in the Face of Climate Change

    Recent years have brought spikes in the frequency of strange weather patterns and severe storms, with many blaming the increase on human-caused climate change. Farmer, author and activist Gary Paul Nabhan proposes that we look to the past for solutions-at crops and techniques used in regions that have historically endured this kind of weather. Hear his thoughts about the need for increased biodiversity on farmlands and strategies to relink the food chain at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University on Wednesday, November 20 at 7:30 pm in the Hunnewell Building. Read his opinions in Grist and the New York Times.
    Fee $10 Arboretum member, $15 nonmember  Students: call 617.384.5277 to register free.

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  • Sunday, November 17, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Ecological Impacts of Climate Change in New England

    Ailene Kane Ettinger will speak at Garden in the Woods, Framingham, Massachusetts, on Sunday, November 17, from 1:30 – 3:30 on the topic Ecological Impacts of Climate Change in New England, in a program sponsored by the Ecological Landscaping Association, the New England Wild Flower Society, the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, and the Massachusetts Audubon Society Drumlin Farm.  The fee is $26 for members of any sponsoring organization and $32 for non-members.

    Are alpine environments threatened because forests may expand uphill with global warming?  Is maple syrup likely to remain a viable product in New England?  How will salt marshes and other coastal habitats be affected by sea level rise?  Will we see more invasive plants in New England.  Learn what scientists know about climate change, including past warnings, and what we can expect for the future.  Dr. Ettinger will discuss what remains uncertain and what can be expected for New England’s flora, fauna, and unique habitats.  For more information email ela.info@comcast.net or call 617-436-5838.  Register online at https://www.eventville.com/catalog/eventregistration1.asp?eventid=1010800.

     

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  • Wednesday, October 16, 7:00 pm – Climate Change and Birds

    As part of a Hingham Church Climate Change lecture series Witness to Change, Andrew Vitz, DFW State Ornithologist, will be giving a public presentation Bird Responses to Climate Change in the Northeast: What We Have Seen and What We Can Expect. The talk will take place at the New North Church, 1 Lincoln Street, Hingham at 7:00PM. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact John Bewick at (781) 740-1117.

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  • Saturday, April 27, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm – Climate Change: What Would Olmsted Do?

    Join The Emerald Necklace Conservancy Panel entitled Climate Change: What Would Olmsted Do? beginning at 10 am moderated by Ted Landsmark, President and CEO of the Boston Architectural College with panel speakers: Ethan Carr, Author and Olmsted Scholar, Brian Swett, City of Boston Chief of Energy and Environment and Jhana Senxian, Founder and CEO of the Sustainability Guild International. Coffee and Registration at 9 am. Presented by Olmsted 2022 at Simmons College, 300 The Fenway, Boston. Registration fee $10 (includes coffee and lunch). Reserve online at https://25749.thankyou4caring.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=300

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  • Saturday, March 26, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm – The 21st Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference

    The Trustees of Reservations would like to invite you to attend The 21st Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference, being held on March 26, 2011 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Worcester Technical High School in Worcester. The conference offers an opportunity for anyone interested in “Climate Change and Land Conservation” to learn, share and discuss their experience, and make new connections.

    Climate change is one of the most significant challenges of the 21st century, impacting human life as well as wildlife and our natural landscapes. The conservation community is working to mitigate the impact of climate change by protecting critical lands to serve as carbon sinks and migration corridors for wildlife, and by making natural areas and historic structures more resilient to the stresses of climate change.

    Some of the 30+ workshops at the conference include:

    * BioMap2 : Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World
    * Restoring Ecological Integrity to Your Land in the Face of Climate Change
    * Strengthen Your Message to Gain More Support from More People
    * The Future of Small Land Trusts in Massachusetts
    * Wind Turbine Siting on Land Trust Lands
    * The Soulful Landscape: Restoring Connections between People, Place, and Community

    The conference will also feature a plenary session with MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rick Sullivan, and keynote speaker, Environmental Protection Agency’s New England Region Administrator Curt Spalding (pictured below). Mr. Spalding will be addressing EPA’s role in promoting adaptation and resilience strategies for natural resources protection, including land conservation.

    Anyone may register for the conference at www.MassConservation.org; the registration fee is $62 ($52 for students). Call (802) 865-5202 if you have any questions about registering for the conference.

    The Trustees of Reservations’ Putnam Conservation Institute and the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition are the co-conveners of the 21st Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference, and the co-sponsors are the Land Trust Alliance, The Nature Conservancy, Mass Audubon, and The Trust for Public Land. Visit www.MassConservation.org for complete conference information.

  • Tuesday, February 1, 10:30 am – Climate Change

    Luncheon speaker Bill Schroeder will outline the basics of climate change and identify steps that individuals can take to make a difference in a lecture and luncheon on Tuesday, February 1 beginning at 10:30 am at Salvatore’s (Sal’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant), 354 Merrimack Street in Lawrence, sponsored by the Andover Garden Club.  A leader of South Church’s Green Team, Schroeder is known for his ability to articulate complex issues in layman’s terms; provide clear, concise answers to audience questions; and motivate listeners to do their part.

    Founded in 1927, the Andover Garden Club is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that encourages the study and practice of horticulture, landscape design, and floral design; aids in the beautification of the town of Andover; and helps protect and conserve natural resources. The club provides both financial and hands-on support to a variety of municipal, educational, and environmental organizations throughout the region. Information about joining the Andover Garden Club is available from AGC membership chairman Anne Feeney, 978-475-7119, pianopasta@comcast.net.  $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers, and reservations required by January 20 – call 978-475-8468, or email janbrink@comcast.net.

  • Monday, October 18, 1:15 pm – Climate Change: Profiles in Paralysis

    Kevin Knobloch, President of the Union of Concerned Scientists, will speak at the Cape Cod Lounge in the Student Union of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, on Monday, October 18 at 1:15 pm.  His topic will be Climate Change: Profiles in Paralysis -  Why Our Political Institutions and Leaders Won’t Protect Us from Climate Change and How We Can Make Them.

    Kevin will discuss the failure (largely) of the American political system to address the looming catastrophe of climate change, even though it is in our economic, national security, ecological and health interests to lead the world in driving down greenhouse gas emissions and aggressively transitioning to a clean energy economy. The UCS and the national environmental community have just completed an unprecedented national two-year campaign to convince the US Congress and the President to enact a comprehensive policy to cap and reduce global warming pollution, only to fall short of this goal. Similarly, the once promising international negotiations to establish a post-Kyoto treaty are in shambles. According to Knobloch, “We are paralyzed even as the dangerous impacts of climate change are being documented by scientists to an unprecedented degree.” He will discuss this situation and will explain how the national environmental community is strategizing to still achieve the goal — the swift and deep reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from every sector and source — in the absence of a clear and bold national policy. For more information, log on to www.umass.edu/tei/TEI/LectureSeriesFall2010.html.

  • Wednesday, September 29, 6:00 pm – Persuasion in a Climate of Uncertainty

    Come to the Harvard Museum of Natural History on Wednesday, September 29 at 6 pm to hear a panel discussion entitled Persuasion in a Climate of Uncertainty. Climate change, stem-cell research, and environmental toxins are some of the most hotly contested issues society today. Yet we often see a disconnect among scientists, policy makers, and the public when the evidence is enough to persuade experts, but is unconvincing to others. How can we foster productive discussion and resolution of critical issues when scientific knowledge is not complete? How much evidence is “enough” to support policy? What are the roles of scientists and the press in addressing these questions?

    Explore this topic with: Sheila Jasanoff, Pforzheimer Professor of Science and Technology Studies at the Harvard Kennedy School; James J. McCarthy, Alexander Agassiz Professor of Biological Oceanography at Harvard University and past president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science; and Bruce Gellerman, award-winning reporter and producer, Public Radio’s Living on Earth. Moderated by Allan Brandt, Kass Professor of the History of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Free and open to the public, Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford Street. For more information, log on to www.hmnh.harvard.edu.

  • April 17 – April 18 – Global Days of Service, Earth Day 2010

    The Global Days of Service will feature Volunteer Actions by tens of thousands of global participants, from April 17 – 18, 2010. These projects in parks, beaches, schools and forests will focus on climate change solutions like tree planting, energy efficiency retrofits, water protection, urban gardens and forest restoration. Produced with the help of Earth Day Network, along with local community organizations and governments, the activities will address current challenges and will help cities and organizations streamline their energy needs, and ‘green up’ their communities. Suitable for individuals of all ages, including children and families, these activities encourage active lifestyles and healthful living, while also connecting volunteers with the green solutions.  This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, and you may find more information about local events at www.earthday.net/earthday2010.

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  • Tuesday, February 23, 6:00 pm – From Cooking Food to Cooking the Planet: Growing Constraints to Food Production

    To keep pace with the world’s food demand, it is estimated that agriculture production must double by 2050.  Dr. Samuel Myers, Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a practicing physician, will discuss troubling trends, including climate change and increased threats from pests and pathogens that may constrain the world’s resources, requiring new approaches to sustainable agriculture.  The program will include a discussion moderated by Noel Michele Holbrook, Professor of Biology and Charles Bullard Professor of Forestry at Harvard. Free and open to the public. Part of the Food for Thought program series.

    Location:
    Harvard Museum of Natural History
    26 Oxford St.
    Cambridge , MA 02138

    Sponsor: Harvard Museum of Natural History
    Time(s): 6:00 pm, Tuesday, February 23
    Cost: Free and open to the public
    Phone: 617-495-3045
    Email: hmnhpr@oeb.harvard.edu
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