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  • Friday, April 28, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Taste of the North End

    The Taste of the North End will take place Friday, April 28 from 7 – 10 at DCR’s Steriti Memorial Rink, 561 Commercial Street in Boston. At the 24th annual event you’ll sample delicious dishes, pastries and more from over 45 of the neighborhood’s most beloved eateries. You’ll be supporting a good cause, as the evening’s proceeds will be donated to local organizations that serve youth, elders and the arts. This year, the Taste of the North End will benefit the North End Waterfront Health, continuing the tradition of the North End restaurant community supporting North End charities. Proceeds will support the variety of programs and services offered by the health center, as well as other neighborhood charities for children and elders. Relish classic Italian red sauce from storied neighborhood restaurants like Filippo, head to Salumeria Italiana for some of the city’s best cured meats and satisfy your sweet tooth at Mike’s Pastry. $125.  Purchase tickets online at http://totne.org.

  • Monday, April 11, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Esplanade Association Annual Meeting

    Monday, April 11, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Esplanade Association Annual Meeting

    The 15th Annual Meeting of The Esplanade Association will take place Monday, April 11, from 6 – 8 at the Hampshire House, 84 Beacon Street in Boston.  The guest speaker will be Leo Roy, Commissioner of the DCR.  Attendance is free, but registration is requested by visiting http://www.esplanadeassociation.org/5592/annualmeeting/

  • Tuesday, October 27, 7:00 pm – Common Loons in Massachusetts

    The wail of a common loon is often associated with the pristine lakes and deep woods of the north. However, Common Loons (Gavia immer) are also residents of Massachusetts and can be seen on a variety of lakes and ponds around the state. This Ware River Nature Club presentation, which includes many beautiful images and a few video segments, will follow common loons through the four seasons to get a glimpse into their lives as they move from the ocean in winter to their breeding lakes during spring and summer. We will also learn about the natural history of loons and some threats facing their small population. The event takes place Tuesday, October 27 beginning at 7 pm at the Rutland Public Library, 280 Main Street (Route 122A) in Rutland. The speaker is Dan Clark, Director, Natural Resources Section of the DCR – Division of Water Supply Protection. Garden Club of the Back Bay members will remember our interesting tour of the Waterworks Museum last spring, and the lively discussion concerning water safety issues – Dan Clark is the man in charge.  Photo from www.nature.org.

  • Saturday, September 12, 9:30 am – 12:00 noon – Introduction to Local Ferns

    On Saturday, September 12 at 9:30 am, join Randy Stone, retired DCR Forester, for a brief introduction to fern identification at the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main Street in Athol, before heading out for a walk in North Quabbin to ID ferns in the field. Questions: Dave Small, 978-413-1772 or Dave@dhsmall.net. Free – if weather is questionable please call at least an hour before the scheduled meeting.  Image from www.quabbinphotogroup.org.

  • Emerald Necklace Tree Project

    The Garden Club of the Back Bay is a contributor to the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, and we thought you might be interested in knowing a bit more about where our dollars are going.

    Contributions from many donors to establish the Olmsted Tree Society last year provided close to $1 million to begin the important work of assessing the condition of trees in the Emerald Necklace and planning to ensure their healthy future. Undertaken in collaboration with the Conservancy’s public partners, Boston Parks & Recreation, Brookline Parks and Open Space and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the initiative intends to preserve heritage trees in these historic parks, some of which are more than 100 years old. In addition, the project will protect healthy trees with selective pruning and soil enhancement; plant new trees where needed in the Back Bay Fens, Riverway, Olmsted Park, Franklin Park, around Jamaica Pond and along the parkways of the Necklace. Even more important, the effort will help educate the public about the critical relationship between trees and a healthy urban environment in order to sustain ongoing support for the project.

    In consultation with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s public partners, the Olmsted Tree Society advisors hired Kyle Zick Landscape Architects in June to lead the team of consultants who have completed the initial stages of the work. In little more than six months time, the Boston-based firm has identified and reviewed previous studies of conditions in the historic parkland; inventoried more than 7000 trees and 200 acres of woodland; developed accessible and comprehensive mapping using the latest Geographic Information System technology; and begun development of a comprehensive management plan including implementation strategies, timelines and cost estimates for the work that needs to be done.

    The recommendations will be shared with the conservancy’s public partners, Boston Parks & Recreation, Brookline Parks and Open Space and the state’s Department of Conservation and Recreation and work will be coordinated through those agencies.

  • Saturday, January 18, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Eagles in Winter

    On Saturday, January 18, from 10 – 1, the Northfield Mountain Center will sponsor a free program at the Quabbin Reservoir Visitor Center in Belchertown. Join them for an adventure focusing on eagles in winter. Where do they go and why? What challenges do they face prior to returning to their nests in late winter? This program will take place at Quabbin Reservoir, one of the most popular wintering areas in the state for bald eagles. Visit the Enfield Lookout to search for eagles as well as other wildlife with Jim Lafley and Northfield’s Kim Noyes. A short walk in search of animal tracks and sign will warm us up before heading indoors. Dale Monette, Program Coordinator for the Massachusetts’ Department of Conservation and Recreation at Quabbin, has been involved with the restoration program since its beginning thirty years ago. Join Dale for a presentation on Massachusetts’ successful eagle restoration program and the fascinating life history of the bald eagle.  Bring lunch, binoculars (a spotting scope if you have one) and dress warmly. Call 1-800-859-2960 to register, or for more information. Photo of Enfield Lookout from www.masslive.com.

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  • Saturday, March 23, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm – Cruising for Art

    Join the DCR on Saturday, March 23, from 10 – 2:30, for a scenic harbor cruise and visit to Peddocks Island, to capture some amazing photographs.  There will be short photography lessons on site.  The boat departs Quincy at 10 and Long Wharf in Boston at 11.  For reservation information and other details, please visit www.mass.gov/dcr/events/bhi3-23.pdf.  Photo of Peddocks Island from www.massvacation.com.

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  • Saturday, November 3, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Late Fall Tree ID with Forester Helen Johnson

    On Saturday, November 3, from 1 – 4, take your tree identification skills to the next level with Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Service Forester Helen Johnson. Characteristics like bark, branching patterns, buds, overall tree shape, and habitat will be used to aid in identification. We will also talk about impacts on the forest from insects, diseases, and invasive plants. Depending on participant interest, conversations may wander through forest ecology, wildlife habitat, climate change, land use history, logging, and sustainable forest management. No previous tree identification skills are required for this free field walk. As a DCR Service Forester, Ms. Johnson provides free advice and technical assistance to forest landowners, enforces logging regulations, and administers the current use tax programs (e.g. Chapter 61). She has an M.S. in Forestry and a B.A. in Social Thought & Political Economy, both from the University of Massachusetts. For location, directions and to register, call 1-800-859-2960.

  • Tuesday, August 7, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Asian Longhorned Beetle Workshop

    The Asian Longhorned Beetle has often been the source behind many tree-related woes. During the spring of 2011, The Friends of the Public Garden conducted a search with the Boston University Global Day of Service FOPG team to look for the beetle throughout parts of Boston, specifically the Common and the Public Garden.

    On August 7, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s lead ALB Forester Julie Coop will be hosting a free workshop on the beetle at the Franklin Park Golf Course Clubhouse in Dorchester. It will run from 6:30-8:00 P.M. and will teach people how to identify the Asian Longhorned Beetle and prevent it from spreading in Boston.

    The Asian Longhorned Beetle is a terribly invasive insect that destroys trees. The beetle has been found throughout Massachusetts and could threaten trees within the city if it is not identified properly and quickly. We hope you will be able to participate in this informative workshop with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation so we can protect our trees!

  • Saturday, May 19, 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm – EarthFest in Boston

    Radio 92.9 EarthFest is proud to announce the 19th annual event will return to DCR’s Hatch Memorial Shell in Boston on May 19, 2012. Presented by Whole Foods Market, the free festival is a family-friendly celebration for the Earth, showcasing national and local music acts, environmentally-friendly products and local non-profit environmental organizations produced in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

    As the  organizers approach the 20th anniversary of the largest festival for the earth in North America, they’re committed to making this year’s event bigger and greener than ever! In addition to musical performances on the main stage, the event features environmental non-profits from across the country, The Whole Foods Market Vendor Village with free samples from companies that call our attention to being green, and the Kids’ Planet – an expanded interactive family area with environmentally focused learning opportunities, entertainment and exhibits for children. Radio 92.9 EarthFest features and extensive recycling program for the 100,000+ attendees, strict policies and guidelines to ensure all vendors and exhibitors meet our environmentally focused standards, and will again be a Carbon Neutral event through the purchase of Carbon Offset credits.