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Feb
08
Heatwaves, heavy storms, sea level rise... The effects of climate change are clear, but how do we identify and protect vulnerable communities from natural disasters... before those disasters hit?
Price: FREE
WHEN: Wed., Feb. 8, 6:00 pm WHERE: Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts Free parking nearby! WHAT: Cooked: Survival by Zipcode (View trailer HERE) film screening and Q&A with Dr Marcos Luna, Salem State University "In 1995, Chicago was hit by an extreme, record-breaking heat wave, so hot that roads melted, rail lines warped, and the lives of 739 residents were lost in a single week; mostly poor, African-American, and elderly residents. Using this tragedy as a springboard, this searing, offbeat doc connects the dots to more recent natural disasters, provocatively exploring the ways in which class, race and zip code predetermine our chances of survival during environmental crises and asking why we don't treat that as a disaster." After the film, Dr Marcos Luna will facilitate a discussion and talk about how he and his team at Salem State are using mapping tools to identify communities vulnerable to climate change ahead of time and protect them, especially BIPOC communities. Greenbelt also uses mapping tools to look at how best to deploy our resources to reach vulnerable folks in Essex County. Our GIS manager is working with Dr Luna to explore how to best apply those tools and integrate some of the work he's been doing. This event is co-hosted by Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts.
Feb
12
Join a couple Greenbelt staff members for a relaxed walk at Beaver Pond Reservation in Merrimac and keep an eye out for wildlife!
Price: FREE
Sunday, Feb. 12 1:00-2:30 pm Beaver Pond Reservation, Merrimac, MA No agenda, just a pleasant walk in the woods with other nature lovers! This is a short, easy walk, only about 1.5 miles roundtrip. If there's snow on the ground, bring your snowshoes! We have a couple pairs to lend out, too. Just let us know! If there's no snow, we'll just go for a nice stroll through the quiet woods. Staff members may lend their expertise at tree ID, wildlife tracks, etc. The beaver pond is spectacular at all times of the year, so bring a camera!
Mar
09
Meet some other women/non-binary folks who love nature too as you are guided through the trail system at Tompson Street Reservation, Gloucester.
Price: FREE
Thurs., March 9 9:30-11:30 am Tompson Street Reservation, Gloucester This walk is for folks who identify as a woman or non-binary person, to enjoy a safe walk together through Tompson Street Reservation. Sometimes tackling a new or complicated trail system on your own can be daunting, so we hope you'll join us to discover these trails in a group.
