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SUMMARY:Why We Need Oaks\, and How to Save Them with Doug Tallamy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cary Institute for Ecosystem Services for a book talk on The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees\, presented by ecologist and New York Times bestselling author Doug Tallamy. \nUsing the months of the year as a backdrop\, Tallamy showcases the myriad of life that depends on oaks\, from caterpillars and other insects —  and the birds that feed on them — to a cast of acorn-eaters. He also details the many ecosystem services that oaks provide. These long-lived trees are champions at storing carbon\, and their enormous root systems help stabilize soils and buffer floods. \nOaks are in decline due to the combined stress of climate change\, drought\, and pests and pathogens. Tallamy writes\, “We cannot casually accept the loss of oaks without also accepting the loss of thousands of other plants and animals that depend on them.” Optimistically\, he shares how restoring oak populations is possible and that there is no shortage of places to plant them\, if we work together. \nThe event is free and open to all; registration is required. Attend in person at our Lovejoy Auditorium in Millbrook\, NY\, or watch a live stream online. For in-person guests\, there will be a book signing after the talk. Merritt Bookstore will offer copies of The Nature of Oaks for sale in the lobby. \nCary’s public lectures are made possible\, in part\, by support from Harney & Sons Fine Teas. Additional sponsors for this lecture include Millbrook Garden Club\, Ulster Garden Club\, City Garden Clubs of New York\, Rye Garden Club\, Fort Orange Garden Club\, Southampton Garden Club\, and West Hampton Garden Club. \nRegister Here \nDATE: Thursday\, January 15 \nTIME: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nLOCATION: Online\, or in-person at Cary Institute for Ecosystem Services\, 2801 Sharon Turnpike (Rte. 44)\, Millbrook\, NY
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/why-we-need-oaks-and-how-to-save-them-with-doug-tallamy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Botany,Climate Change,Trees
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SUMMARY:Act on Climate with 350Mass Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:Join members of 350Mass\, the local climate group\, at their monthly zoom meetings (and sometimes in-person) for good conversation and effective action. Learn about their efforts to promote affordable renewable energy and sustainable building practices in our schools\, homes\, and municipalities. \nThe group meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 6:00 pm and is always looking for new people to bring ideas\, brainstorm clever actions\, and help implement current initiatives. \nPlease join and you will be made welcome! To contact us and get the Zoom link\, email at: berkshires@350mass.org \nDATES: 3rd Wednesdays \nTIME: 6:00 PM \nLOCATION: Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/act-on-climate-with-350mass-berkshires/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Action,Clean Energy,Climate Change
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SUMMARY:Project Drawdown Video and Group Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Drawdown Roadmap: Using Science to Guide Climate Action \nIn this follow-up to Climate Solutions 101\, Jonathan Foley\, Ph.D.\, presents a science-based guide for strategically organizing currently available technologies and practices to halt climate change. \nBefore joining Project Drawdown\, Dr. Foley led a number of world-leading environmental science and sustainability organizations. From 1993-2008\, Dr. Foley was Founder of the University of Wisconsin Center For Sustainability and The Global Environment. He was also the founding director of the Institute on the Environment (IonE) at the University of Minnesota\, where he was also McKnight Presidential Chair of Global Environment and Sustainability. And also served as the executive director of the California Academy of Sciences\, the greenest and more forward-thinking science museum. \nDATE: Saturday\, January 24 \nTIME: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nLOCATION: J. Peter Scolforo Gallery/Meeting Room\, Lee Library\, 100 Main Steet\, Lee
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/project-drawdown-video-and-group-discussion/
LOCATION:Lee Library\, 100 Main St\, Lee\, MA\, 01238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Film,Film Screening
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