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Virtual Firefly Symposium: Science, Conservation, and Education
OnlineJoin the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation for a free, three-day virtual symposium on firefly research and conservation in the United States and Canada. Each day of the symposium will consist of a three-hour webinar with about six presentations and…
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Capturing the Perennial Plant Phenotype
OnlineOn Thursday, October 30 @ 11am ET, join Cary Institute for a virtual scientific seminar by Dr. Allison Miller, Saint Louis University. Perennial plants are primary components of both natural and agricultural ecosystems. This presentation highlights ongoing work to dissect…
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Virtual Firefly Symposium: Science, Conservation, and Education
OnlineJoin the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation for a free, three-day virtual symposium on firefly research and conservation in the United States and Canada. Each day of the symposium will consist of a three-hour webinar with about six presentations and…
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Native Plants in an Unlikely Place: Experiments with Tough Plants in a Tough Place
OnlineDawn Burau, from Wild Indigo Gardening, will share her experiences growing native plants in a Somerville, MA yard. Her backyard is covered in pavement and abuts the neighbor’s yard near a chain-link fence. Between the pavement and the fence is…
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Understanding PFAS Together: Tribal Voices and Risk Communication
OnlineJoin Sources, Transport, Exposure & Effects of PFAS (STEEP) and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe as they discuss the unique challenges PFAS poses for Tribal communities and culturally informed risk communication strategies. Learn from featured speakers Jason Steiding (Natural Resources Director,…
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Protect Nature and Water Ballot Initiative Webinar
OnlineMassachusetts has a historic opportunity to invest in clean water, forests, farms, and outdoor spaces across the state—without raising taxes. Join this webinar to learn about the Nature for Massachusetts campaign—a statewide effort to protect water and nature, expand access to…
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Forest Fires in Massachusetts: Myths and Reality
OnlineWildfires in the Western United States and Canada are more and more prominent in the news. There is also growing interest in the role of wildfires and intentional fires (controlled burning) in New England. In Massachusetts, public agencies are increasingly…
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Dam Busters 201: How to Work with Your Local Conservation Commission
OnlineDam Busters 201 Webinar: How to Work with Your Local Conservation Commission Local Conservation Commissions play a crucial role in the dam removal process. Learn from the experience of one town that has done multiple dam removals about how their…
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Re:wild Your Campus
OnlineJoin Massachusetts Pollinator Network for an inspiring talk from Mackenzie Feldman, founder and co-director of Re:wild Your Campus, an organization on a mission to make campus grounds more sustainable. This presentation will give you actionable ways to get involved, either…
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WIT 2025: Catherine Coleman Flowers and Peter Hotez in Conversation with Jeremy S. Faust
Shakespeare & Company 70 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA, United States +1 moreListening is a form of activism. Please note that, due to unforeseen circumstances, Catherine Coleman Flowers and Peter Hotez will be appearing virtually at this event, not in person as originally intended. The session will be introduced in person by Authors…
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From Barriers to Blueprints: Evolving Environmental Regulations for a Resilient Future
OnlineAs the climate crisis accelerates, state and local governments are rethinking outdated policies and building a regulatory foundation for climate resilience. This forum will spotlight innovative approaches to updating regulations, many of which were originally written without climate change in…
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Gardening for Climate Change
OnlineGardening for Climate Change Workshop with Instructor Cheryl Rafuse of Plant Magic Gardens Should gardeners be changing how we garden due to the climate crisis? The answer is yes! Knowing your ecoregion and the plants native to your area can help…
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Fire and Wildlife Habitat: A Natural Process and Management Tool
OnlineJoin a Zoom webinar about MassWildlife’s Prescribed Fire Program. Prescribed Fire Program Manager Caren Caljouw and Prescribed Fire Project Leader Alex Entrup will provide an overview of fire's ecological role on the landscape and the history of MassWildlife's prescribed fire…
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PFAS in Cape Cod Drinking Water and Community Health Concerns
OnlineThis webinar continues STEEP's (Sources, Transport, Exposure, & Effects of PFAS) focus on connecting scientific research with actionable information for community members, policymakers, and health professionals. Q&A will follow the presentations. Featured Speakers: **Laurel Schaider, PhD, is a Senior Scientist…
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Accessible Trails Public Forum
OnlineThe Accessible Trails Public Forum is an opportunity for people with disabilities, their loved ones, accessibility advocates, trail designers, and land managers to come together and share insights and experiences. Whether you’ve experienced challenges on trails or have ideas for…
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How Clean Energy Helps Lower Your Energy Bill
OnlineHow does clean energy lower electricity prices? Join Green Energy Consumer Alliance and partners at the Union of Concerned Scientists and Synapse Energy Economics for a webinar that breaks down the concept of price suppression and how clean energy technologies…
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A Secret Neighborhood – Backyard Caterpillars in Your Autumn Landscape
OnlineJoin Massachusetts Pollinator Network for a presentation revealing the caterpillars whose ecosystems we inhabit and our role as neighbors, stewards, and champions of these incredible insects. We live surrounded by a world shaped by insects and few are more charismatic…
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Green Municipal Aggregation and Your Community
OnlineThis webinar will highlight the benefits of Green Municipal Aggregation (GMA, or green Community Choice Electricity, CCE) in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. GMA/CCE allows a community to negotiate a bulk purchase of electricity for residents, which saves them money on…
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Green Municipal Aggregation and Your Community
OnlineThis webinar will highlight the benefits of Green Municipal Aggregation (GMA, or green Community Choice Electricity, CCE) in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. GMA/CCE allows a community to negotiate a bulk purchase of electricity for residents, which saves them money on…
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Heat Pumps for Landlords: What You Need to Know
OnlineLandlords: Are you thinking about upgrading your property’s heating system? The City of Worcester’s Smart Energy Advice Program and Green Energy Consumers Alliance are here to help guide you through the process of switching to heat pumps in this informational…