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Mar
22
Discover how Indigenous People have used their ingenuity over millennia to shape and interact with the environment.
Price: FREE
WHEN: Wed., March 22, 2023 6:30 pm WHERE: HC Media, Studio 101 2 Merrimack Street, Haverhill WHAT: Claudia Fox Tree, artist and educator, Arawak (Yurumein) Systems and Ecosystems: Reconnecting to Culture & History What is the difference between basket weaving and basket making? This subtle change in language contains thousands of years of history and culture. It decolonizes by bringing Indigenous traditions into what the dominant culture might see as a “simple basket.” Claudia will discuss incomplete stories about Native American contributions and why it is important to decolonize our narratives. How are we part of the natural environment? How do we balance our needs with that of nature in an honorable way? We will explore how animals keep this balance as well and what we can learn from them. Focusing on Indigenous contributions to human understanding of the environment, Ms. Fox Tree will lead this interactive presentation on historical and present misconceptions. Art by Claudia Fox Tree
Apr
08
Discover what plants and animals live in the salt marsh at this fun walk for families.
Price: FREE
WHEN: April 8 10:00-11:30 am WHERE: Cox Reservation 82 Eastern Ave. Essex, MA WHAT: North Shore Nature Programs will lead this outing onto the salt marsh to explore the various creatures and plants that live in this ecosystem. We'll get our boots muddy in this hands-on activity with expert children's nature educator, Andrew Prazar. Bathrooms available on site. Snacks provided!
Apr
11
SOLD OUT! Stay tune for more mushroom-focused events in the second half of the year!
Price: FREE
*This is the same talk as the March 15 event, which was sold out very quickly! Huge thanks to Maria for reprising the talk for those who did not get a ticket to the previous presentation!* WHEN: Tues., April 11, 6:00 pm WHERE: Backbeat Brewing Company* in Beverly, MA *Accessible on the Rockport/Newburyport Commuter Rail Line! WHAT: Mushroom fever swept the Northeast in 2021 with serious spring and summer rainfalls resulting in an abundance of mushrooms that was hard to ignore. Suddenly, mycology soared into popular culture and books about fungus rose to the best sellers lists. If you've heard about Suzanne Simard's seminal Finding the Mother Tree or Merlin Sheldrake's wildly popular Entangled Life, or even if you've just become curious about the mushrooms near your home, this talk is for you. Local mycophile Maria Pinto will dig into the fascinating world of mycorrhizal fungi and shed light on the special relationships they build with trees. She will discuss the disagreement among scientists about the theory that forests are connected by a "wood-wide web," and her talk will also showcase some of the surprising ways humans have benefitted from mycorrhizal connections. Maria is an educator, author, and a member of the Boston Mycological Club. Coffee, beer and food all available for purchase at Backbeat Brewing Co.!
