The Hubbardston-Ware River Nature Club and the East Quabbin Land Trust will sponsor a day long seminar Beyond the Honey Bee: Conserving Our Native Pollinators, on Saturday, May 2 from 8 – 4:30 at the Harvard Forest in Petersham. The purpose of this event is to increase awareness and provide information and resources to people who want to manage their properties to benefit native pollinators. It is designed for small landowners, public lands managers, small farmers, backyard gardeners, and others who want to manage open space with native pollinator needs in mind. Speakers include Dr. Rob Gegear of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, naturalists Gail Howe Trenholm and Charley Eiseman, Dr. Anne Averill of UMass-Amherst, Tom Sullivan (pictured below – thank you www.gazettenet.com) of PollinatorsWelcome.com, and author and garden coach Ellen Sousa. Schedule and registration information visit: http://hubbardstonnatureclub.weebly.com/conference.html.
Tag: Hubbardston-Ware River Nature Club
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Sunday, January 18, 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Hubbardston/Ware River Nature Club Annual Meeting
Learning about the status of our local bat populations and bidding on unique items such as a Newburyport Harbor boat trip, nature-themed jewelry, pick-your-own blueberries, and bird nest boxes will be highlights of Hubbardston-Ware River Nature Club’s Annual Dinner Meeting at Hartman’s Herb Farm, Barre (pictured below) on January 18th.
Following a mid-day buffet dinner, Dr. Thomas French, Assistant Director of Division of Fisheries and Wildlife/Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program will present a slide program entitled The Unexpected and Sudden Decline in Massachusetts Bats. Dr. French will provide an overview of native bat species, discuss the mysterious non-native fungus called White Nose Syndrome that is causing the precipitous decline of bats, and talk about recent research. State Ornithologist Dr. Andrew Vitz will also make a short presentation regarding two local “citizen science†bird projects being spearheaded by the Club.
The afternoon event will include a silent auction to support HWRNC’s regular offerings of educational nature programs and field trips in central Massachusetts. The Club’s monthly presentations and outings, led by science/nature professionals and enthusiasts, are free and open to the public.
Items ranging from art works to guided trips have been consigned so far, but additional donations of items or special services are welcome and still being accepted.
This event, which will take place 12:30-5, is open to anyone interested in the Hubbardston-Ware River Nature Club. Cost is $28 per person for members, $32 per person for non-members. Annual membership in HWRNC is $15 individual, $20 family.
For more information, to make a reservation, or to donate to the auction, contact hubbardstonnatureclub@yahoo.com.
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Saturday, November 22, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Looking for Green in a Brown Landscape: Evergreen Plants Around Harvard Pond, Petersham
Join leaders Joe Choiniere and Wendy Howes of the Hubbardston-Ware River Nature Club for a hike around Harvard Pond as they look for all manner of evergreen plants. Many trees, ground mosses, woody shrubs, and more are bright and fresh-looking amongst the browns and grays of the late-fall landscape. You’ll also watch for waterfowl and any other bird species that happen to come our way. This hike is approximately 3 miles of mostly-flat terrain. You’ll encounter at least one beaver-impacted muddy area. Wear appropriate foot gear and dress for the weather. Bring binoculars and magnifying lens. Details of meeting place to be announced. Call 413-477-9229 or email chenshaw@eqlt.org for more information. Photo from http://www.endlessvelolove.blogspot.com.
