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In Person, BOSTON: Planting for Climate Resilience

Cambridge Public Library 449 Broadway, Cambridge

In addition to helping to sustain vital pollinators, birds and other wildlife, native plantings offer countless other benefits that are indispensable in the age of climate change. When created and maintained with ecologically attuned landscaping practices, they can minimize flooding and storm water runoff, shade and cool cities, survive droughts, and facilitate carbon storage more effectively than the landscapes dominated by turf and mulch that blanket so many of our communities. Join our Executive Director Andrea Berry to learn about the actions you can take to make your corner of the world more biodiverse and resilient to the effects of climate change.

Hosted by Grow Native Massachusetts at the Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA.  No registration required; find more into at Grow Native Mass.

In Person: Planting for Climate Resilience at Green Home & Energy

The Point Community Center 345 Clarks Pond Pkwy, South Portland

Wild Seed Project is pleased to be the nonprofit beneficiary of this year’s Green Home & Energy Show.  Ticket proceeds will benefit Wild Seed Project.  We’ll be tabling at the show all day with information and merchandise.

Executive Director Andrea Berry will also present “Planting for Climate Resilience” sharing actions you can take to make your corner of the world more biodiverse and resilient to the effects of climate change.  In addition to helping to sustain vital pollinators, birds and other wildlife, native plantings offer countless other benefits that are indispensable in the age of climate change. When created and maintained with ecologically attuned landscaping practices, they can minimize flooding and storm water runoff, shade and cool cities, survive droughts, and facilitate carbon storage more effectively than the landscapes dominated by turf and mulch that blanket so many of our communities.

Presentation is at 1pm in the Student Lounge.

 

Online: April Member Q&A

Each month, WSP’s resident plant experts join members on Zoom to answer questions and talk all things native plants. Current members will receive a link to the session via email.

Not a member? Join today!

In Person: Birds and Bagels Earth Month Celebration and Work Party

Turkey Hill Farm 120 Old Ocean House Drive, Cape Elizabeth

Join us at our Native Seed Center at Turkey Hill Farm for an Earth Month Celebration with the Wild Seed Project! Bring your binoculars and your work gloves for a fun-filled morning. The day will proceed as follows:

9:00 AM: Collect at Turkey Hill Farm for bagels from Scratch Baking and coffee.

9:15 AM: Go for a birding walk around Turkey Hill (maybe we’ll see blue birds!) led by our staff entomologist/bird expert Emily Baisden.

10:00 AM: Get a tour of the seed center, and begin spring site preparation. This will likely include removing sod and prepping planting beds. Stay for as long as you wish, we are grateful for any and all help!

Please register so we know how many bagels and shovels to bring.

 

Online: Rethinking Gardening

Gardens are their own small ecosystems, and the degree to which they bolster the resilience of their larger local ecosystem depends on how we plant and manage them. Our plant choices can determine which species can seek refuge in our gardens, how much species diversity we see in residential areas and help minimize impacts of climate change such as flooding and drought. Learn how to create a beautiful and ecologically resilient haven in your own back yard that benefits you, local wildlife and your community!

This event is part of York Public Library’s 2024 climate programming series, “Living in a Climate Changed World.” Register at the York Public Library website.

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