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SUMMARY:Webinar on "Nature for Newton: Learnings from Initial Restoration Efforts in Newton’s Central and Largest Park"
DESCRIPTION:Newton Conservators will host a webinar on “Nature for Newton: Learnings from Initial Restoration Efforts in Newton’s Central and Largest Park” (https://newtonconservators.org/events/webinar-nature-for-newton-learnings-from-initial-restoration-efforts-in-newtons-central-and-largest-park/) at 7:00 pm on Thursday\, June 4. Sign up: https://shorturl.at/k5BIx. \nClimate change can already feel overwhelming\, and now we have a biodiversity crisis\, too? Can local conservation in our own parks and yards make a real difference in protecting wildlife\, strengthening forest health\, slowing climate change\, and improving nature’s ability to adapt? Using Cold Spring Park restoration efforts as a case study\, we will highlight what we are learning from new and ongoing projects to restore native ecosystems and avoid catastrophic ecological tipping points. \nJoin us to learn why acting locally matters\, what’s working\, how you can apply this information in your own yard\, and how we can create a model for building community to ensure healthy and vibrant natural areas for our wildlife\, ourselves\, and future generations. \nThis webinar will feature three presenters: \n-Alan Nogee\, President\, Friends of Cold Spring Park and Newton Conservators Board Member \n-Zach Shein has worked for Parterre Ecological and the Arnold Arboretum and did much of the research for the Natural Resource and Biodiversity Management Plan \n-Dr. Jon Regosin\, former Deputy Director of Massachusetts Fish & Wildlife and Newton Conservators’ Board Member
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/webinar-on-nature-for-newton-learnings-from-initial-restoration-efforts-in-newtons-central-and-largest-park/
LOCATION:online\, Zoom\, Zoom\, MA\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T200439Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Conservators' Webinar: Spotted Lanternfly: Impact\, current status\, and management optionsnar
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Barnes will present the latest information about the spotted lanternfly\, an invasive insect that feeds on over 100 plant species and is an agricultural and nuisance pest. In addition to killing grapes\, black walnut saplings\, and Ailanthus saplings\, they also are a major nuisance pest in yards\, parks\, and outdoor venues. This presentation will cover the issues they cause\, their current distribution\, and an overview of management options. \nElizabeth is the Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and previously worked as the Exotic Forest Pest Educator at Purdue University. She received her doctorate in plant-insect interactions from the University of Denver\, where she studied tent caterpillars and fall webworms. \nSign up: https://shorturl.at/1fuFk
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-conservators-webinar-spotted-lanternfly-impact-current-status-and-management-optionsnar/
LOCATION:online\, Zoom\, Zoom\, MA\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T213000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200659Z
CREATED:20260422T200659Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Conservators:  Annual Dinner Meeting\, May 7 – Register by May 1!
DESCRIPTION:Newton Conservators will host its annual dinner meeting at 6PM on Thursday\, May 7\, at the American Legion Post 440 on 295 California Street in Newton. Standard tickets are $65 and Nature Advocate tickets are $125. The deadline to register is May 1.\nThe social gathering will start at 6PM\, followed by dinner and awards presentations at 7PM. As dessert begins\, Dr. Nick Dorian\, research fellow at the Chicago Botanic Garden\, will present a talk on “The Secret Lives of Native Bees.” Nick will introduce some of the fascinating wild bees of eastern North America and their varied lifestyles\, habitat needs\, and relationships with native flowering plants and other insects. He will explain why bees are essential for a healthy environment and how to help these important pollinators. (At Nick’s request\, Newton Conservators will not be recording his talk.)\nNick is a pollinator ecologist and consultant who has developed methods to study wild bees throughout their life cycles and co-authored a popular field guide to bee identification. As a consultant\, Nick has worked with landscape architects\, urban planners\, and land managers to envision and improve the conservation outcomes of design projects and green space for both people and nature\, such as for the award-winning Somerville Action Plan.\nNick received his B.S. and Ph.D. in Biology at Tufts University and did his postdoctoral research fellowship in Biology at the Chicago Botanic Garden. As of August\, he will be an Assistant Professor at the City College of New York.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-conservators-annual-dinner-meeting-may-7-register-by-may-1/
LOCATION:American Legion Post 440\, 295 California Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260326T165624Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Conservators' webinar: Bats 101
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Chris Richardson for his “Bats 101” presentation. After the basics on bats\, Dr.\nRichardson will dive into his current research applying the study of stress and energetic\ncost of immune function to understanding how bat physiology and ecology connect\nwith white-nose syndrome (WNS)\, a deadly disease killing bats. This will include his\nwork on how bat colonies are recovering from WNS. He will also present his research\nproject on the diversity and activity of bat species in urban ecosystems. \nChris Richardson is an adjunct assistant research professor at Boston University and\nBiology Instructor at Tufts University. He is also a major collaborator at the Mt. Auburn\nCemetery Urban Ecology Research and Education Project. \nhttps://shorturl.at/XQDD1
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-conservators-webinar-bats-101/
LOCATION:online\, Zoom\, Zoom\, MA\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200511Z
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SUMMARY:Newton's Spring Birding Migration
DESCRIPTION:Come join Newton Conservators and Newton Parks\, Recreation & Culture on Monday\, April 27 at 7PM at the Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium (330 Homer St\, Newton Centre) for a lively free presentation on Newton’s Spring Birding Migration and what birds you might expect to see locally in the coming weeks of migration season. \nAttendance is free but registration is requested through the Newton Parks\, Recreation & Culture program website or by calling 617-796-1506. \nLate April and early May are exciting times for birding as spring migrants pass through and resident birds return to nest here. Learn about the varied sights and sounds of colorful wood warblers\, orioles\, thrushes\, tanagers\, and vireos. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just someone who wonders what that bright yellow bird in the backyard is\, this is for you! \nOur guide for the evening will be Pete Gilmore who has been birding since 1951. Pete\, a retired Northeastern math professor\, serves on the board of the Newton Conservators and has led annual walks at Cold Spring Park\, helped organize the Newton Christmas Bird Count\, written numerous articles on Newton birding\, was active with the Brookline Bird Club as its field trip coordinator\, and is an avid bird photographer. \nYou can follow up on the information learned by heading out into the field at one of the Newton Conservators free upcoming bird walks on Saturday\, May 9th at Dolan Pond Conservation Area or Mother’s Day Sunday\, May 10th at Nahanton Park! Check out newtonconservators.org for all these FREE events.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newtons-spring-birding-migration/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260402T164007Z
CREATED:20260402T164007Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Conservators' Online Showing of The Extraordinary Caterpillar
DESCRIPTION:Newton Conservators will be hosting special online showing of the newly released nature film The Extraordinary Caterpillar at 7:00 pm on Thursday\, April 9. \nThe film features Sam Jaffe of the Caterpillar Lab (who grew up in Newton)\, Doug Tallamy\, and David Wagner. After the 60-minute film\, Sam will appear for a question-and-answer session\, and will show additional caterpillars from his lab. \nOver 98% of the living world on Earth is smaller than a bee. Yet humans view the planet as a world centered around themselves. Landscapes are deconstructed to suit human needs\, often with little regard for the natural systems that sustain the food web. The Extraordinary Caterpillar follows the scientists and community activists with this peek into the dazzling world of nature’s tiniest superheroes. \nRegistration is limited so if you sign up and find you can’t attend\, please click the link in the email you get from Zoom (no-reply@zoom.us) to cancel so that someone else can see the movie. \nSign up: https://shorturl.at/0Z8cb
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-conservators-online-showing-of-the-extraordinary-caterpillar/
LOCATION:online\, Zoom\, Zoom\, MA\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260326T165619Z
CREATED:20260326T165619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T165619Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Conservators' webinar: Spotted Lanternfly: Impact\, current status\, and management options
DESCRIPTION:Spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that feeds on over 100 plant species and is an\nagricultural and nuisance pest. In addition to killing grapes\, black walnut saplings\, and\nAilanthus saplings\, they also are a major nuisance pest in yards\, parks\, and outdoor\nvenues. This presentation will cover the issues they cause\, their current distribution\, and\nan overview of management options. \nElizabeth Barnes is the Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator with the Massachusetts\nDepartment of Agricultural Resources and previously worked as the Exotic Forest Pest\nEducator at Purdue University. She received her doctorate in plant-insect interactions\nfrom the University of Denver\, where she studied tent caterpillars and fall webworms. \nSign up: https://shorturl.at/1fuFk
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-conservators-webinar-spotted-lanternfly-impact-current-status-and-management-options/
LOCATION:online\, Zoom\, Zoom\, MA\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T203000
DTSTAMP:20251105T170926Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Conservators Webinar: Welcome to the Dark Side: Discovering Moths
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist Dave Small for an introduction to attracting and watching moths in your backyard. Discover the native plants you can introduce to your landscape to attract a wide variety of butterflies and moths. Learn how to use lights and bait to attract moths for viewing and get a glimpse of some of the moths you might encounter on a warm summer evening. \nDave is the Director of Conservation at Mt. Grace Land Conservation Trust\, leading a team of land protection specialists in fulfilling the mission of Mount Grace in protecting our open spaces. Dave retired in 2013 after 35 years with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts\, where he served as Assistant Regional Director at the DCR Quabbin Reservoir. His dedication to conservation and natural history continues as he leads a team tasked with protecting the landscapes he loves. \nSign up: https://shorturl.at/8keDR
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-conservators-webinar-welcome-to-the-dark-side-discovering-moths/
LOCATION:Virtual\, RSVP for meeting LINK\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20251001T150907Z
CREATED:20251001T150907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T150907Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Conservators Webinar: Fish\, the Missing Link in Suburban/Urban Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Growing up in Newton Highlands in the 1960s and 70s\, Bob Mallard was fascinated with the network of streams near his home. These streams wove their way through Cold Spring Park\, Newton Cemetery\, Newton Free Library\, Newton City Hall\, and Albemarle Park\, behind houses and businesses and under roads\, parking lots\, schools\, and playgrounds. He learned to connect the subterranean and above ground\, or daylighted\, sections of stream by exploring\, peering into storm drains\, and studying maps. These streams have been straightened\, dredged\, moved\, walled in\, and buried. They are subject to municipal stormwater inputs as well as other pollution. But there is still life in these heavily manipulated and often overlooked waters\, including fish. Bob will discuss the importance of native fish\, the impact of nonnative fish\, as well as what the Native Fish Coalition has learned about Cold Spring Brook and Cheesecake Brook. \nBob Mallard was born and raised on Lake Avenue in Newton Highlands. A lifelong angler\, he owned and operated a fly-fishing shop in Maine for 15 years after retiring from high tech. Bob has written hundreds of articles on fish and fishing\, as well as five nationally distributed fly-fishing books. In 2017\, Bob helped found Native Fish Coalition of Maine. Today\, NFC boasts 21 state chapters from Maine to Arkansas\, including Massachusetts\, and northwest to Wisconsin\, with Bob serving as the Executive Director. \nSign up: https://shorturl.at/0Cq8z
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-conservators-webinar-fish-the-missing-link-in-suburban-urban-conservation/
LOCATION:online\, Zoom\, Zoom\, MA\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T210000
DTSTAMP:20250402T162442Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Conservators' Annual Dinner:  Can Farming Save Open Spaces? (May 1 Registration deadline)
DESCRIPTION:• Thursday May 8\, 2025\, social gathering 6 pm\, dinner at 7 pm\, followed by program & speakers.\n• At American Legion Post 440\, 295 California St\, Newton MA 02458.\n• Individual tickets $55. \nRegister by May 1st at newtonconservators.org/events/2025-annual-dinner-meeting. \nSPEAKERS\n• Jon Regosin\, Conservators Board Member\, on how Newton transformed its last private farm into a public space for community-supported agriculture and education. \n• Greg Maslowe\, Farm Manager\, Newton Community Farm\, CAN FARMING SAVE OPEN SPACES? A VERY OLD DEBATE. Some communities — including Newton — are using public open space for community farms. This gives young farmers access to land in the face of rising land prices and expanding corporate agriculture. Some farming techniques also have clear environmental benefits. But are intensively managed landscapes really what we mean by “open space”? Greg will explore this question\, harkening back to a very old debate between two of the founders of the modern environmental movement.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-conservators-annual-dinner-can-farming-save-open-spaces-may-1-registration-deadline/
LOCATION:American Legion Nonantum Post 440\, 295 California Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T203000
DTSTAMP:20250321T002204Z
CREATED:20250321T002204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T002204Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Getting Real About Dealing With Mosquitoes
DESCRIPTION:Learn from experts Jennifer Forman-Orth and Doug Bidlack about mosquito biology\, hear the real science about what you can do to avoid getting mosquito bites\, and explore how state mosquito control helps prevent exposure to mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illness. They also will talk specifically about the mosquitoes and diseases within our immediate region. \nJennifer Forman Orth is an environmental biologist for the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, where her work covers entomological and botanical issues. Jennifer completed her Ph.D. at UMass Boston. She also has a master’s degree from Boston University’s Center for Energy and Environmental Studies. Doug Bidack is the entomologist at East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project based in Waltham. He received his Ph.D. from Clemson University while studying black flies.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/webinar-getting-real-about-dealing-with-mosquitoes/
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T203000
DTSTAMP:20250314T003343Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Bluebird Effect: Uncommon Bonds with Common Birds
DESCRIPTION:When you raise a wild bird when it’s orphaned or help it when it’s hurt\, you are taken into its\nconfidence. Julie Zickefoose will talk about those experiences and about the unexpected mental\nand emotional capacities of birds\, especially songbirds\, which we tend to underestimate and\noverlook. Everyone knows that crows\, ravens\, and parrots are intelligent\, but have you thought about\nhummingbirds? Julie has a unique perspective\, having been a mother to six hummingbirds. And\nchimney swifts\, cedar waxwings\, mourning doves\, cardinals\, and rose-breasted grosbeaks\, to name a\nfew. \nJulie lives and works quietly on an 80-acre wildlife sanctuary in the back country of Whipple\, Ohio.\nShe is a prolific writer and painter who was an All Things Considered commentator for five years.\nHer illustrated work\, The Bluebird Effect\, was an Oprah’s Book Club pick in 2012. Her heavily illustrated\nbooks include Natural Gardening for Birds\, Letters from Eden\, The Bluebird Effect\, and Baby Birds:\nAn Artist Looks Into the Nest. Her newest book is Saving Jemima: Life and Love With a Hard-Luck Jay\,\nthe intimate story of how an orphaned bird can save a soul.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/webinar-the-bluebird-effect-uncommon-bonds-with-common-birds/
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTSTAMP:20250106T041730Z
CREATED:20241219T214349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T041730Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Conservators Grant Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Newton Conservators offers grants to support conservation\, stewardship and understanding of Newton’s open spaces and environmental education?\nPreviously funded projects include pollinator habitat enhancements\, scholarships for the Newton Environmental Science Program\, improved open space signage\, and more!\nGrant awards are generally $500-$1000\, although smaller and larger requests will be given full consideration.\nOur next deadline for grant applications is January 31\, 2025. If you have questions or would like to discuss a potential project\, email grantquestions@newtonconservators.org.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-conservators-grant-opportunity/
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T170000
DTSTAMP:20240405T002940Z
CREATED:20240405T002940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T002940Z
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SUMMARY:Seeds of Change: Promoting Plant Biodiversity in Our Community - Newton Conservators 2024 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Newton Conservators Annual Meeting on Thursday\, May 9\, 2024 at American Legion Post 440\, 295 California Street\, Newton\, will feature a presentation on “Seeds of Change: Promoting Plant Biodiversity in Our Community\,” by Michael Piantedosi\, Director of Conservation for Native Plant Trust. The event will start with a social hour and cash bar at 6 pm\, followed by dinner\, a business meeting\, and presentation at 7 pm. Tickets are $50. Reserve yours by May 3 at \n\n2024 Annual Dinner Meeting – Seeds of Change \n\nMichael will speak about the use of native seeds to maintain overall biodiversity on public and private landscapes at all scales\, from hyperlocal to international. Since earning his undergraduate degree in Plant Biology & Environmental Conservation at the University of New Hampshire\, Michael has worked in regional herbaria\, at the Museum of Science in Boston\, and with Woodman Horticultural Experiment Farm. At Native Plant Trust\, he managed the New England Plant Conservation Program (NEPCoP)\, a regional volunteer consortium of professional botanists and ecologists\, before becoming Director of Conservation in 2019.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/seeds-of-change-promoting-plant-biodiversity-in-our-community-newton-conservators-2024-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T060000
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SUMMARY:Spring Birding at Cold Spring Park
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet near the turnaround at the end of the left side of the Beacon Street parking area. This is an easy walk on flat woodland trails. We will look for resident birds as well as spring migrants. Beginners and children are welcome! Trip Leader is experienced birder Pete Gilmore\, (petegilmore79@gmail.com) who has led many Newton Conservators walks at Cold Spring Park – one of Newton’s premier birding locations. This FREE event is part of the Newton Conservators Spring Walk Series. Info at https://newtonconservators.org/events/birding-at-cold-spring-park-6/\nTo learn more about our many free spring webinars\, walks and other free events\, please visit our Events Page. at https://newtonconservators.org/events/
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/spring-birding-at-cold-spring-park/
LOCATION:Cold Spring Park\, Beacon Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T123000
DTSTAMP:20240405T003132Z
CREATED:20240405T002958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T003132Z
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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool BioBlitz at Nahanton Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Newton Conservators and naturalist Jon Regosin for a free Vernal Pool BioBlitz at Nahanton Park on Sunday\, April 14 from 3 to 4:30 pm. Vernal pools are small wetlands that are important habitats for a great diversity of amphibians\, aquatic insects\, and other invertebrates. We will explore a vernal pool in Nahanton Park and document what we see using the free iNaturalist app. Bring calf boots if you have them\, but waterproof boots will not be needed. At the beginning of the event\, we will provide a basic tutorial on the use of iNaturalist\, a useful smartphone app for documenting plants and animals and improving your identification skills. Although we can’t predict what we’ll see\, we may encounter frog or salamander eggs and might hear calling spring peepers or American toads. \nEvent leader\, Jon Regosin\, is the former Deputy Director of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife and is a board member of Newton Conservators\, for which he’s worked on a variety of projects including the preservation of Newton Community Farm. He has a PhD in Biology from Tufts University\, and his research has focused on a variety of protected species. \nPlease register for this event in order that we may plan for the number of participants and to alert you in case of inclement weather\, rescheduling\, or cancelation. You can register multiple participants in your family group with one registration. We will meet at the main parking lot for Nahanton Park\, 455 Nahanton\, Street\, Newton. For questions\, email jonathan.regosin@gmail.com. \nREGISTER HERE: https://newtonconservators.org/events/vernal-pool-bioblitz/ \nTo learn more about other free Newton Conservators spring walks\, webinars and events\, please visit our Events Page at https://newtonconservators.org/events/ \n#NewtonConservators
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/vernal-pool-bioblitz-at-nahanton-park/
LOCATION:Nahanton Park\, 471 Nahanton Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Introduction of Orienteering - Free Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Join Newton Conservators and the Newton Parks. Recreation\, & Culture Department for a free “Introduction to Orienteering Clinic.” What is orienteering? It’s like a hike and scavenger hunt mixed into one. Participants use a detailed map to navigate through the trails looking for specific orienteering controls. \nThere will be two FREE introductory sessions on Saturday\, April 6 with different start times. Session 1 will run from 10 am to 11:30 am and Session 2 will run from 10:45 am to 12:15 pm. Each session will include approximately 30 minutes of instruction to learn the basic skills needed to complete a beginner orienteering course. Registration for these sessions can be found below. \nParticipants will learn about symbols on the map\, how to orient the map\, tips for planning a better route\, thumbing the map to keep from getting lost\, and how to be sure you found the correct control on your course. After instruction\, participants will head out on their own or in small groups to complete a course in Auburndale Park and Flowed Meadow Conservation area. \nThis program is best for children ages 7 and older. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Feel free to bring your own compass if you have one. This course can be completed without a compass\, but it can be helpful when orienting the map. Please dress for the weather and bring your own water bottle. \nAuburndale Park is the first and easiest course\, designed to build confidence in orienteering. It allows users to become familiar with reading a map and following trails to find control markers throughout the park. This is a great course to practice orienting and thumbing the map. The course is approximately 1.8 km long\, features mostly level trails with a few small hills. Note that controls on this course are all very close or adjacent to existing trails. We will meet at the picnic area in Auburndale Park (aka “the Cove”) on West Pine Street\, Auburndale with plenty of parking. \nRegistration is required so that we have enough maps and compasses on hand. Register for the specific session of interest. You can register up to 3 people together to make a team to share a map. If a session is full\, then please try registering for a another session. If there is sufficient demand\, an additional session may be added. \nThe clinics will be led by Channon Ames\, Recreation Manager in the Newton Parks\, Recreation and Culture Department. Channon is a an orienteering enthusiast and has taught many people the necessary skills to have fun in this sport. If you have questions you may contact Channon at cames@newtonma.gov.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/introduction-of-orienteering-free-clinics/
LOCATION:Auburndale Park\, 104 West Pine Street\, Auburndale\, MA\, 02466\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Rodenticides in Birds of Prey in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Some rodenticides (rodent poisons) have the ability to bioaccumulate in the food chain and can potentially affect a predator or scavenger that ingests an animal that consumed the poison bait. In this talk\, Dr. Murray will present the findings of her research investigating exposure to rodenticides in four species of birds of prey in Massachusetts. Maureen Murray\, DVM\, is the Director of Tufts Wildlife Clinic and an Associate Clinical Professor at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. In addition to her ongoing research on rodenticides in birds of prey\, Dr. Murray provides medical and surgical care to native New England wildlife and teaches veterinary students about wildlife medicine in the clinic and in the classroom. \nRegister: https://bit.ly/3YsmNaE\nInfo: https://newtonconservators.org/events/webinar-rodenticides-in-birds-of-prey-in-massachusetts/ \nThis FREE webinar is part of the Newton Conservators Fall Webinar Series. To learn more about our other FREE Newton Conservators’ webinars\, walks\, and nature and open space related events\, please visit https://newtonconservators.org/events/
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/rodenticides-in-birds-of-prey-in-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Education
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