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  • Wednesday, July 2, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Tiny Beetle, Big Impact: Southern Pine Beetle Biology, Ecology, and Management

    Join The Polly Hill Arboretum on July 2 at 5:30 pm for a journey into the biology and ecology of the southern pine beetle. Although this tiny beetle is a newcomer on Martha’s Vineyard, where it is causing extensive pitch pine mortality in parts of the island, it is well known in the southeastern United States. Caroline will share what scientists know about the southern pine beetle from research throughout its range, including how to manage for this native (yet sometimes destructive) insect. Dr. Caroline Kanaskie is a forest entomologist and community ecologist. She recently earned her Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Science at the University of New Hampshire, where she studied the southern pine beetle at its northern range limits.  This special lecture is co-sponsored by BiodiversityWorks MV.

    This event is free. Please pre-register here.

  • Wednesday, January 19, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm – Forest Ecosystems and the Winds of Change: Forests as a Cog in the Earth’s Climate System, Online

    That weather and climate have a major influence on forests is a familiar concept to most of us. But forests also influence climate in ways that aren’t always appreciated and are still being discovered. This applies to local as well as global processes and extends from the early evolution of trees to the current era of rapid, human-induced change.

    This Ecological Landscape Alliance January 19 noontime presentation will explore the fascinating role of forests as a key part of the climate system, and how researchers are still unraveling their mysteries using tools ranging from state-of-the-art satellite sensors to old-fashioned walks in the woods.

    Dr. Scott Ollinger is a professor of ecosystem ecology and director of the Earth Systems Research Center at the University of New Hampshire. His research focuses on carbon, nutrient and water cycles in forests and how factors such as biodiversity and land use change affect feedbacks between forests and climate. Dr. Ollinger has been principal investigator on a number of NASA and National Science Foundation research projects and he has served on a variety of state and national science advisory boards. He was the first Director of the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) and is presently a member of NASA’s North American Carbon Program. At UNH, Dr. Ollinger enthusiastically teaches courses in ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry.

    Free for ELA members, $10 for nonmembers. Register at www.ecolandscaping.org

  • Friday, February 3, 6:45 pm – Invasive Plant Risks and Advantages with Climate and Land Use Change

    The New England Botanical Club will hold its February meeting on February 3 with Dr. Jenica Allen, Assistant Professor, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of New Hampshire, Durham, discussing Invasive Plant Risks and Advantages with Climate and Land Use Chang.  Meeting will begin at 6:45 at Harvard University, in Haller Lecture Hall (Room 102), Geological Museum, 24 Oxford St., Cambridge, MA 02138  (door to right of Harvard Museum of Natural History entrance).  Free and open to the public.  For more information visit www.rhodora.org.

  • Wednesday, December 10, 9:30 am – 3:45 pm – Greenhouse Vegetable Production in Containers

    UMass Extension Greenhouse Crops and Floriculture Program will hold a workshop on Wednesday, December 10, from 9:30 – 3:45 at the Publick House in Sturbridge, Massachusetts.  $40 per person, plus an additional fee if you register online with a credit card.  Registration includes morning refreshments, breaks, and handouts.  You may also print a mail in registration form at http://extension.umass.edu/floriculture/events/greenhouse-vegetable-production-containers.

    Speakers include Rich McAvoy from University of Connecticut, who will speak on Growing Greenhouse Tomatoes and Cucumbers, Carol Glenister of IPM Laboratories on Perfecting Biocontrol in Greenhouse Vegetables, Brian Krug of University of New Hampshire on Growing Bench-top Greens, M. Bess Dicklow of UMass Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory on Diseases and Disorders of Greenhouse Tomatoes, and Brad Clegg of Four Town Farm and Dave Volante of Volante Farms, leading a Grower to Grower Panel.  Image from www.gizmag.com.

  • Wednesday, November 19, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Landscaping at the Water’s Edge: An Ecological Approach

    Landscaping at the Water’s Edge: An Ecological Approach is an Ecological Landscaping Alliance webinar scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, from 1 – 2, which will cover simple stormwater management strategies for residential properties that encourage infiltration of runoff on site, thus reducing pollutant loads to surface waters. Line drawings illustrate how a degraded lakeshore property can be transformed to an attractive and highly functional site. With simple observations, ecologically-based design and low impact maintenance practices, you can protect, and even improve, the quality of our water resources. The presentation draws strongly on a New England sense of place, but the principals apply no matter where you live. We are all connected to the water cycle and we all live in a watershed where your actions matter.

    Dr. Catherine Neal is an Extension Professor and Specialist in Landscape Horticulture at the Univ. of New Hampshire. She develops and conducts training in sustainable landscape practices that enhance biodiversity and protect our soil and water resources. Her areas of expertise include rain garden design and installation, pollinator habitat and meadow establishment strategies for New England. She is author of several fact sheets and books including Landscaping at the Water’s Edge, available online at http://extension.unh.edu/Landscaping-Waters-Edge-Publications.
    – See more at: http://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/webinar-landscaping-at-the-waters-edge-an-ecological-approach/#sthash.JHxqx4gR.dpuf.

  • Wednesday, January 29, 7:00 pm – Symphony of the Soil

    Join The Arnold Arboretum on Wednesday, January 29 at 7 pm to explore the complexity and mystery of the miraculous substance, soil. Drawing from ancient knowledge and cutting edge science and filmed on four continents sharing the voices of some of the world’s most esteemed soil scientists, farmers and activists, the film Symphony of the Soil, by Deborah Koons Garcia, portrays soil as a protagonist in our planetary story. By understanding the elaborate relationships between soil, water, the atmosphere, plants and animals, including humans, we come to appreciate the complex and dynamic nature of this precious resource. Soil is alive, and its health and survival are intricately connected to that of all life. The free program will take place in the Cahners Theater, Museum of Science, Boston, and will feature a panel consisting of Thomas J. Akin, Conservation Agronomist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service;  Serita D. Frey, PhD, Professor of Soil Microbial Ecology, University of New Hampshire and Research Faculty, The Harvard Forest ; Jim Ward, Farmer and Owner, Ward’s Berry Farm, Sharon, Massachusetts.  Registration for this program begins on Wednesday, January 15 at 9:00 am at www.mos.org.  Presented with the Museum of Science. This program is free thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute.

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  • Saturday, March 23, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, and Sunday, March 24, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – The 19th Annual Seacoast Home and Garden Show

    Join New England Expos for the 19th Annual Seacoast Home & Garden Show at the Whittemore Center Arena, 128 Main Street in Durham, New Hampshire, on Saturday and Sunday, March 23 and 24. The Seacoast Home & Garden Show will have over 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home. Seminars provide expert advice on a variety of home improvement topics. Artisan Marketplace offers unique products from local vendors. “Meet the Chefs” cooking series where you can taste culinary creations from the areas best chefs. Ticket prices for the event are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors (65+), $4 for children (6-16), and ages 6 and under enter free. For additional information visit: www.NewEnglandExpos.com.

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  • Thursday, March 1, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Restoring Buzzards Bay’s Natural Resources

    The first of the free 3-part workshop series will focus on identifying critical ecosystem needs, assessing damaged natural resources, and the values associated with restoration. David Burdick, Marine Wetland Ecology and Restoration Professor at the University of New Hampshire will be the keynote speaker and the workshop will include a site visit to Acushnet River restoration sites. This March 1 event will take place from 10 – 5 beginning at the Buzzards Bay Coalition office, 114 Front Street in New Bedford. Free. For more information, call 508-999-6363, x 226, or email mcmanus@savebuzzardsbay.org.

  • Saturday and Sunday, March 26 – 27 – The Seacoast Home & Garden Show

    The Seacoast Home & Garden Show will take place Saturday and Sunday, March 26 & 27, at the Whittemore Arena at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire, organized by Dickson & McGonigle. The doors will open at 10 am each day, with a Saturday closing time of 6 pm, and a Sunday closing time of 5 pm.

    The spring show is full of inspirational ideas for the home and garden. This year there will be a special emphasis on updating and remodeling in today’s new eco-friendly world, all designed to help consumers make informed decisions about their homes and gardens. Each year the Seacoast Show runs concurrently with the Annual UNH Greenhouse Open House. The Open House is sponsored by the Thompson School of Applied Science, the Plant Biology Department, the Cooperative Extension, and the College of Life Science and Agriculture. The event features educational lectures, guided and self-guided tours of the greenhouses, plant sales, informative displays, the Plant Doctor, and even a children’s scavenger hunt. The Open House and greenhouse tours are free and open to the general public from 9-4 on Saturday. The Open House does not run on Sunday. For complete information log on to www.homegardenflowershow.com.

  • Thursday, July 15, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm – UNH Stormwater Center and Land Planning

    The Ecological Landscaping Association, in collaboration with the Thompson School of Applied Science. offers this professionally guided tour at the University of New Hampshire in Durham on Thursday, July 15, from 2 – 6.  The tour will include the BMP solutions at the UNH Stormwater Center, a national research site for the effects of stormwater runoff on downstream ecosystems.  The tour will also include review and site visits of the UNH Master Plan, a model of sustainable planning for New England.  As The Garden Club of the Back Bay begins its year of the examination of water issues, we felt this program would be of special interest.   $20 ELA Member, $25 Non-Member.  To register, email ela.info@comcast.net, or call 617-436-5838.  On line registration is available.

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