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  • Sunday, May 31, 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm – BioBlitz at J.C. Phillips Nature Preserve

    Invasive plants threaten the delicate ecosystems within J.C. Phillips Nature Preserve, located at 779 Cabot Street in Beverly. A BioBlitz will help us show where the forest needs the most assistance. Join us for the kickoff! (Can’t attend the kick-off? You can still collect data all year long!) A BioBlitz is an event where attendees take photos and record sounds to catalog the animals and plants living in an area. The resulting data paints a picture of the ecosystem and what lives there- and what doesn’t! You don’t need experience, just the free iNaturalist app and a smart phone!

    The event is sponsored by Grow Native Massachusetts, Plant Magic Gardens, and Green Beverly, with additional help from the Mass Cultural Council, the Elizabeth B. McGraw Foundation, and the Chrysanta Foundation. Sign up at https://grownativemass.org/Our-Programs/Calendar-of-Events/BioBlitz-with-Green-Beverly-Plant-Magic-Gardens-and-Grow-Native

  • Thursday, May 28, 7:00 pm – Creating an Eco-Friendly Urban Garden

    Unlock the secrets to developing an eco-friendly garden in even the smallest spaces with our comprehensive presentation. Dive into essential gardening basics, innovative design strategies, and sustainable plant selections to transform your urban environment into a green sanctuary.

    Join the Burlington Garden Club on May 28 at 7 pm in the Murray-Kelly Room at 61 Center Street in Burlington for a free lecture by Master Gardener Shoma Haque. Tailored for both beginner and intermediate gardeners, we’ll explore solutions to common gardening challenges while offering fresh perspectives on maintaining lawns in an environmentally-conscious way. Join us to cultivate your green thumb and create a vibrant, sustainable garden that thrives in any urban setting.

  • Tuesday, January 28 – Sunday, February 2 – Abstracting the Land Through Photography

    North Country Studio Workshops in Bennington Vermont offers five-day intensive workshops for artists and craftspeople, in an atmosphere of discovery, energy, collaboration, and inspiration. Clay, fiber arts, printmaking, drawing, jewelry, paper and book arts, painting, sculpture, basketry, encaustic, mixed media, and photography are taught by nationally and internationally-known artists and instructors.

    Nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains of Vermont, the classic New England campus of Bennington College provides workshop facilities, accommodations, and an inspirational setting.Expand your understanding of landscape photography to convey metaphorical, personal, and historical narratives. Learn traditional and alternative techniques such as photograms in cyanotype and lumen prints alongside digital capture. Engage in studio and outdoor sessions crafting visual stories. Lectures and critiques provide perspective and feedback. Perfect for those seeking an exploratory approach to creative landscape photography. Some photography experience helpful. Instructor Rachel Loischild is an artist, mother, educator, and Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellow in Photography. Holding an MFA from Pratt Institute, her work has been shown at galleries and museums including  the Danforth and the Newport Art Museum, and the Jounju Photo Festival in Korea. Her work is held in numerous collections.

    • Application Fee: $60.00
    • Residents: $1,555.00
      (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board Tuesday dinner through Sunday lunch)
    • Commuters: $1,255.00
      (Tuition, Fees, Lunch and Dinner Tuesday dinner through Sunday lunch)

    Click here for a list of supplies that you will need to bring for this workshop. Register at https://ncsw.org/photography