Boston Flora

Tag: Future Generations

  • Massachusetts Agriculture Specialty License Plate

    Whether you drive a hybrid, pick-up, Hummer, or Smart Car, we all have to renew our license plates every two years. By reserving a Massachusetts specialty agricultural license plate, you will also help ensure a sustainable and vibrant agricultural community for generations to come. Proceeds from the renewal fee go to the Agricultural Trust Fund to fund programs and services to help the agricultural community of Massachusetts remain sustainable and vibrant for future generations. Order the “best-looking-specialty-license-plate-around” Ag Tag today! Contact Anna Waclawiczek at 617.626.1703 or Anna.Waclawiczek@state.ma.us for more information. The clock is ticking as the Agricultural Trust Fund tries to reach its goal of 1500 reservations. Once that goal is reached, the Registry of Motor Vehicles will begin production of the plates.
    As of September 2009 they are over halfway there. . As they work towards reaching our number, they thank their “early adopters” for their patience and perseverance. To newcomers they hope you will consider making an investment that says you support “Go locally grown!”

    Benefits:
    • Help preserve 520,000 acres of open space and the beauty
    • Protect 13,545 jobs and the value that local agriculture has on our economy
    • Help shrink our carbon footprint by reducing the distance our food travels to market
    • Enjoy fresher and better tasting food and the security of knowing where your food comes from

    Proceeds from the sale of these plates will go to the Massachusetts Agricultural Trust Fund to support programs and services that help farmers remain on the cutting edge in today’s market i.e. innovative practices, research, improvements in managing resources, marketing, training and education. Proceeds will not be used to subsidize individual farmers or the state’s Department of Agriculture.

    It’s easy to sign up. Simply download and fill out the Ag Tag reservation form here [PDF]. Make out a check in the amount of $40 to the Registry of Motor Vehicles; mail both the completed form and check back to the Department of Agricultural Resources, Attn: Anna Waclawiczek, 251 Causeway St., Suite 500, Boston, MA 02114.

  • Woods of the World

    The Woods of the World permanent exhibit consists of 178 unique woods from all parts of the globe and hangs from the walls and ceiling near the north entrance of Lyman Plant House, 15 College Lane, Northampton, Massachusetts.

    The wood samples on display have a clear protective finish but are not stained. Aging will change the colors over time.

    Deforestation, poaching and global warming are placing many tree species at risk. It is only through sustainable harvesting, reforestation and habitat preservation that many useful and beautiful woods will be available for future generations.  The hours are 8:30 – 4:00 daily, closed Thanksgiving Day and December 23 – January 2.