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Sat, Sep 28Multiple Locations, West NewburySep 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PMMultiple Locations, West Newbury, West Newbury, MA, USAThe Town wide Yard Sale is this Saturday, September 28 from 9-2pm! Download the treasure map to find bargains and help West Newbury Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Native Plants also available for sale.
Thu, Sep 19Zoom WebinarSep 19, 2024, 12:30 PMZoom WebinarThis event is past. Video link below. Emily May from the Xerces Society will talk about supporting pollinators and other wildlife in our yards and gardens through the changing seasons. Learn how to build resilience into our yards and rethink fall/winter garden aesthetics.
Thu, Sep 12NewburyportSep 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMNewburyport, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA 01950, USALocal artist Jenn Houle and Parker River NWR staff collaborated to create a glow in the dark mural. Mural is located at the entrance of Parker River NWR HQ. Best enjoyed after dark, 7-8pm.
Tue, Jun 11ZoomJun 11, 2024, 7:00 PMZoomJoin a Biologist from Parker River NWR to learn about the importance of dark skies and its impact of excessive night lights on humans and wildlife. Madelyn Kaplin will discuss ways in which public and private landowners to adopt practical measures that mitigate light pollution.
Tue, Jun 04ZoomJun 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMZoomJoin Nancy Pau to learn how scientists came together to understand alarming climate changes in the salt marsh, and developed nature-based solutions to make the marsh healthier and more resiliency. We'll discuss how this process can be used to help West Newbury address climate challenges.
Wed, May 29WebinarMay 29, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMWebinarJoin Emily May, of the Xerces Society, to learn about the impacts of pesticides on beneficial insects, and wildlife. We'll explore how current regulations fall short in protecting pollinators and why rethinking pesticides can be crucial for sustaining healthy garden ecosystems.
Sat, May 18Training FieldMay 18, 2024, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AMTraining Field, Training Field Rd, West Newbury, MA 01985, USASave the date for WNGC's most anticipated event of the year. With over 1,000 sun, shade, and native plants available for sale and expert advice from knowledgeable gardens. Dozens of native plant species available, but get there early before they sell out.
Sat, Apr 13Location is TBDApr 13, 2024, 7:00 PMLocation is TBDReady to try No Mow May? Get this beautiful lawn sign created exclusively for West Newbury Wild and Native by local artist Jenn Houle for $20. Supplies limited. The sign features the following native plants and pollinators found in Massachusetts.
Tue, Apr 02WebinarApr 02, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMWebinarThis event is past. Join Dr. Nick Dorian for advice on which pollinators your garden can attract, what you can do to ensure their needs in every season. Whether you are a seasoned gardener, or just starting out on your pollinator garden journey, this talk will have something new for you.- Tue, Mar 19Unitarian ChurchMar 19, 2024, 7:00 PMUnitarian Church, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA 01950, USAJoin the Unitarian Church in Newburyport to learn about the negative impact of light pollution on humans and wildlife. Madelyn Kaplin will discuss ways in which public and private landowners to adopt practical measures that mitigate light pollution.
Thu, Feb 08West Newbury Town AnnexFeb 08, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMWest Newbury Town Annex, 381 Main St, West Newbury, MA 01985, USAYour smart phone has everything you need to capture photos of plants, insects and whatever interest in you nature. Join graphic artist and photographer Lance Hidy to learn how to use your iphone camera features and free editing software to capture your own national geogrpahic moments. $10 fee.
Thu, Feb 01West Newbury Town AnnexFeb 01, 2024, 6:30 PMWest Newbury Town Annex, 381 Main St, West Newbury, MA 01985, USAJoin Carol Decker to learn about native plants that can be planted in every landscape. Learn about cultivars vs. natives, planting native seeds, no dig gardening, and leaving the leaves. Carol will explain how these ways easily support our birds and pollinators.
Tue, Jan 30Zoom WebinarJan 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMZoom WebinarThis event is past. Click on details for the Recording. You’ve probably heard “Save The Bees!” but do you know which bees need saving? Over 4000 species of bees inhabit North America, and most don’t live in hives or make honey.
Mon, Jan 15NewburyportJan 15, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMNewburyport, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA 01950, USACelebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day by doing a service for nature. Come learn how to sow and germinate your own native seeds. You will go home with native plants ready to sprout in the spring.
Sat, Nov 04Corner of Cherry and Moulton StreetNov 04, 2023, 10:00 AM – Nov 05, 2023, 3:00 PMCorner of Cherry and Moulton Street, 1 Cherry Hill St, West Newbury, MA 01985, USAJoin the Town to continue ongoing efforts to remove invasive plants and restore the Cherry Hill Conservation Land. Two Time slots: Saturday, November 4, 10-12; AND 1-3pm
Sun, Oct 22Reserve Your SignOct 22, 2023, 7:00 PMReserve Your SignJoining the Leave the Leaves campaign? Purchase this beautiful sign created by Jenn Houle @jennhoulestudio for West Newbury Wild and Native. $20. Save time, save money, save pollinators.
Sat, Oct 14Multiple Locations, West NewburyOct 14, 2023, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMMultiple Locations, West Newbury, West Newbury, MA, USAFall is a great time to clean out your attic and closets. Join the Town-wide yard sale and Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Saturday, October 14, 9-1 pm. Sellers to register by October 9.
Wed, Sep 27NewburyportSep 27, 2023, 7:00 PM – Sep 28, 2023, 7:00 PMNewburyport, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA 01950, USAParker River NWR has two FREE programs featuring Monarch Butterflies (2-3pm) and How to Collect Native Seeds (4-6pm) this Thursday. Register at Refuge website.
Medicial plants
Russ's talk
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