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Sep
18
Learn about the intersection of hydrology and land conservation at this evening lecture in the Studio Barn.
Price: FREE
It's not your imagination: Essex County has been getting wetter lately. This region is renowned for its coast and waterways – we love water! But the climate is changing. This lecture by Kate Bowditch, President of Greenbelt and a hydrologist by training, will highlight land conservation's role in water resource protection. RSVP required.
Sep
19
Webinar hosted by West Newbury Wild and Native, featuring Emily May from the Xerces Society.
Price: FREE
Sep 19, 2024, 12:30 PM Zoom Webinar Join Emily May, Pollinator Conservation Biologist with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, to talk about supporting pollinators and other wildlife in our yards and gardens through the changing seasons. Where do beneficial insects spend the winter? What does gardening for wildlife look like in the fall and winter? The talk will cover how we can build resilience into our yards and gardens and rethink our fall/winter garden aesthetic to better understand and support the important lives around us. Photo: David Alden-St. Pierre
Sep
21
A fundraising ride to benefit Greenbelt's conservation work in Essex County!
25 & 50 mile road routes, 30 & 45 mile gravel routes. Reg fees range from $50 to $100.
Price: $50.00
Ride through the beautiful landscapes of Essex County to benefit local land conservation! Tour de Greenbelt, on September 21, 2024, offers untimed routes that can be enjoyed at a rider’s own pace-- a half-century (50 miles) and a recreational route (25 miles) on paved roads, and two Gravel Grinder off-road excursions into protected forests and reservations. The ride begins at 9:00 am at Allyn Cox Reservation, 82 Eastern Ave., Essex, MA. Riders will enjoy cycling past more than 50 of Greenbelt’s protected properties, venturing into state forests, traversing farmland, then returning to Cox Reservation for food, beer, and live music under the Big Tent. This fundraiser supports Greenbelt's conservation work in Essex County, so we hope you'll tell your friends! Join a team and make an even bigger impact! Make sure to order your specialty jersey by the August 21 deadline for delivery before the ride! All orders after the deadline will be mailed to you after the event. Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor Institution for Savings!
