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SUMMARY:Learning Series: Nature Gardening with Doug Tallamy
DESCRIPTION:Renowned author and entomologist Doug Tallamy joins us via Zoom on Tuesday\, Sept. 3\, at 7 pm for a presentation on Nature Gardening and a Q&A with the audience. \nThis new presentation will inspire those who are familiar with Doug’s work as well as those who are hearing from him for the first time. \nREGISTER FOR THE ZOOM EVENT  \nAuthor of Bringing Nature Home\, The Living Landscape\, and New York Times best-seller Nature’s Best Hope\, Doug has helped a generation of people understand the connection between insects\, plants and the ecosystems they share.  \n“Nearly every day I get emails from people who have read my books and heard my talks and yet still have questions about ecological landscaping\,” says Doug. \n“These are good\, thoughtful questions about ecology and evolution\, biodiversity\, invasive species\, insect declines\, native and non-native plants\, conservation and restoration\, residential and city landscapes\, urban issues\, oak biology\, keystone plants\, Homegrown National Park\, monarchs\, supporting wildlife at home\, and more.” \n“In this talk I address as many of these queries as I can with hope that my answers will further motivate people to help restore ecosystem function where they live\, work\, play\, worship\, and farm.” \nAbout Doug Tallamy \nDoug Tallamy is the T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware\, where he has authored 112 research publications and has taught insect related courses for 42 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His books include Bringing Nature Home\, The Living Landscape\, co-authored with Rick Darke\, Nature’s Best Hope\, a New York Times Best Seller\, The Nature of Oaks\, winner of the American Horticultural Society’s 2022 book award.     \nIn 2021 he cofounded Homegrown National Park with Michelle Alfandari (HomegrownNationalPark.org). His awards include recognition from The Garden Writer’s Association\, Audubon\, The National Wildlife Federation\, Allegheny College\, Ecoforesters\, The Garden Club of America and The American Horticultural Association.   \nThanks to our 2024 Land Trust Learning Series Sponsors!\nLeadership Sponsor\n \n \nPartner Sponsors\n\n \nSupporting Sponsor\nMeridian Custom Homes\nCommunity Sponsors\nCharles E. Millard\, Inc. General Contractors \nThe Gob Shop \nJaffee Orthodontics
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/doug-tallamy/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Osamequin Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:This event is for registered members of the Land Trust’s Student Stewardship Team ONLY. \nIf you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Sunday\, Sept\,. 8\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll cutting back the perimeter trail at Osamequin Nature Preserve and cleaning up litter. \nREGISTER FOR THE STEWARDSHIP EVENT \nWear lightweight long pants\, t-shirt (Land Trust t-shirt optional)\, socks\, shoes\, and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle! \nOsamequin Nature Preserve is located on the northbound side of Rte. 114\, approximately one mile north of the intersection of County Road and Massassoit Ave\, in Barrington\, RI\, shortly after you pass Walker Farm on your right. The preserve’s parking lot is marked with a sign.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-osamequin-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Osamequin Nature Preserve\, 1580 Rte. 114 North\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T160000
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Planting Day at Barrington Middle School
DESCRIPTION:This event is for registered members of the Land Trust’s Student Stewardship Team ONLY. \nIf you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Tuesday\, Sept. 10\, from 9 am to noon pm\, we’ll be planting native flowers and shrubs in the pollinator garden behind the Barrington Middle School. We have LOTS of planting to do – many hands would be appreciated! Even if you can only help for an hour or two\, your time would be valuable to us. \nREGISTER FOR THE MORNING SHIFT (9 am – Noon) \nREGISTER FOR THE AFTERNOON SHIFT (1 – 4 pm) \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy\, water-resistant footwear. Wear long pants and a long shirt\, and your Land Trust hat (Land Trust t-shirt optional). \nWe’ll meet in the parking area in the back of the Barrington Middle School.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-planting-day-at-barrington-middle-school/
LOCATION:Barrington Middle School\, 261 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T173000
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Pathway Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Barrington Pollinator Pathway\, an initiative of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust\, is hosting its first ever Pollinator Pathway tour in partnership with the Barrington Farm School! Learn how to welcome and support pollinators in your yard with native plants and pesticide free zones. Visit gardens\, both new and some established\, to get inspiration and share ideas with fellow gardeners. \nSORRY! THIS EVENT IS FULLY SUBSCRIBED. \nFor more information\, email pollinatorpathways@blct.org. \nYou’ll discover 13 diverse gardens on the tour\, all spaces created with nature in mind. The tour includes backyard gardens\, front lawn conversions\, and gardens dealing with saltwater intrusion. There will be meadows in the making and established meadows as well. \nBuilding wildlife habitat is a journey\, and every garden on the tour represents something a little different. The event is free\, but registration is required. \nA map of the properties will be available on the day of the event\, September 15\, when you check in. The Land Trust has purchased 50 Pollinator Pathway signs in advance for those who wish to place one in their garden. The cost is $20 per sign. You may purchase one at the event\, while supplies last.  Cash or check only\, please. \nSchedule\nNoon to 1 pm – Check in and map pick up at the Farm School \nNoon to 4:30 pm – Visit sites on the tour \n4 pm to 5:30 pm –  Tour the Farm School and gather for refreshments and raffle prizes. Pollinator Pathway signs will be available for purchase on September 15 for $20. \nPlease see the FAQ’s for more information or reach out at pollinatorpathways@blct.org \nFAQs\n1. What is a pollinator pathway?  \nPollinator pathways are public and private pesticide-free corridors of native plants that provide nutrition and habitat for pollinating insects and birds. Some pollinators travel several miles to find nutrition\, but many travel only a few hundred feet in their lifetime. By connecting our landscapes with habitat that feeds and shelters them\, creating a pollinator pathway\, we allow for the movement of species across a healthy\, native landscape. Even a small garden can be an oasis for pollinators. \nThese native plant landscapes also promote climate resilience and fight biodiversity loss. Climate-resilient yards not only protect wildlife but also provide natural defenses against heavier rainfalls and extended periods of drought. These landscapes are better equipped to withstand a changing climate. Plants\, especially natives\, also sequester carbon\, filter pollutants from our water\, help improve soil health\, and provide the oxygen we breathe. \n2. Why are pollinators important?  \nWithout pollinators\, 85% of the plants on the earth wouldn’t exist. Almost 80% of the crop plants grown around the world that produce our food- and plant-based products require pollination by animals. 40% of all insect species are declining globally and a third of them are endangered. Insects play critical roles in pollinating the plants we eat\, but they also break down waste in our environments and form the base of the food chain. \n3. How does the tour work? \nCheck in and map pickup will start at the Farm School at noon on the day of the tour. Tour site addresses will not be available until September 15. The gardens are mostly in neighborhoods\, so please be respectful of neighbors when parking and walking to the sites. \nAll of the 13 gardens will be open to the public from noon to 4:30 pm. You don’t have to visit all of them\, but we hope you will! The Farm School pollinator garden will be open for tours starting at 4 pm. There will be an informal gathering at the Farm School from 4 pm to 5:30 pm\, along with a tour of their pollinator garden and farm Light refreshments will be served. Participants can ask questions and share experiences with one another and enter the raffle to win native plants\, fresh cut flowers\, produce\, and honey too! \n4. How can I get a Pollinator Pathway sign? \nPollinator Pathway signs will be available for purchase for $20 at the Farm School on the day of the tour. \n5. What if it rains?  \nThe tour will take place\, rain or shine! \n6. What if I have further questions?  \nVisit our Barrington Pollinator Pathway page for lots of great resources and sign up to receive our newsletters.  Register to attend our free Zoom presentation on Sept. 3 featuring Doug Tallamy\, author of Nature’s Best Hope. Also\, check out these resources: Lawns into Meadows\, by Owen Wormser\, the regional Pollinator Pathway\, the Native Plant Trust\, and the Massachusetts Pollinator Network. \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/pollinator-pathway-tour-sept-15/
LOCATION:Barrington Farm School\, 100 Federal Road\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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SUMMARY:Planting Days - Town Resilience Garden
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Barrington is establishing a Demonstration Resilience Garden in Town Center\, filled with native pollinator plants. We have scheduled Planting Days on Wednesday\, Sept. 18\, and Thursday\, Sept. 19! We are seeking at least six volunteers for each two-hour shift.  \nAll volunteers who plan to participate in the garden on an ongoing basis must register as a volunteer for the Town Garden\, and sign the Town’s release form. Registration and release forms also will be available on site during Planting Day\, but we ask that you register for your shift in advance using one of the links below. If one shift is filled\, please choose another shift\, so that we can keep a steady flow of volunteers throughout the day. Thank you for your help! \nRegister for a Shift on Planting Day\nClick on one of the links below to register for a shift: \nWednesday\, September 18: \nShift One: 9-11 am \nShift Two: 11 am – 1 pm \nShift Three: 1 -3 pm \nShift Four: 3 – 5 pm \n  \nThursday\, Sept. 19: \nShift One: 9-11 am \nShift Two: 11 am – 1 pm \nShift Three: 1 – 3 pm \nThe project has been designed in collaboration with volunteers from the Barrington Garden Club\, the Barrington Land Conservation Trust\, the Barrington Public Library\, the Peck Center\, the Barrington Resilience and Energy Committee\, the Barrington Open Space Committee\, the Barrington Pollinator Pathway Committee\, and youth leaders from Barrington. The project is funded through a People’s Garden Grant from the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/planting-day-town-resilience-garden/
LOCATION:Barrington Town Hall\, 283 County Road\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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SUMMARY:Art in Nature Series: Time & Place Mandala Workshop at Allin's Cove
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Beth Adoette and other curious\, creative\, open-minded people as you walk a unique Land Trust property\, Allin’s Cove\, and create ephemeral nature mandalas in the landscape using only objects found at the site. \nThen\, with the help of some short introspective writing and meaningful discussion\, allow nature\, art\, and your own intuition to give you insight into your life at this moment in time and place. \nThe workshop costs $35/person. All registration fees benefit the presenting artist. The workshop is open to adults ages 18 and up. Please do not bring your pets as they may interfere with other people’s art on the ground. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nThis interesting eco-art wellness experience is an opportunity to connect with yourself\, nature\, and community all in a beautiful setting of tidal cove\, grassland\, and marsh. Mandalas are ephemeral and will not be taken home. Photographs are encouraged.  \nAbout the Artist \nBeth grew up in the Appalachian Mountains with hemlocks\, streams\, and chickadees in her hands. Once an editorial illustrator\, Beth has returned to her love of nature and now concentrates on illustrating\, photographing\, and writing about nature and nature mandalas. \nAfter completing her certification in eco-art therapy\, Beth began designing and facilitating a variety of public and private art wellness mandala workshops for organizations\, schools\, private groups. Beth holds a BFA in Fine Arts and has received her certification in Eco-Art Therapy through Portland State University (OR)\, and Project Nature Connect.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/mandala/
LOCATION:Allin’s Cove\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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