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Events
Sun, Jun 22Old Stone FarmJoin Lauren Healey at Old Stone Farm to learn how to grow your own oyster mushrooms at home. Materials fee: $30
Wed, Apr 02Webinar (Zoom)Join mycology expert Jana Harris of Essex Forays for an exploration of fungi and their vital roles in garden ecosystems.
Wed, Jan 08Multiple LocationsJanuary and February are perfect time to sow native seeds and leave them outsides for nature to prepare them to germinate in warmer months. WN2 and community partners are planning several seed sowing workshop. See below for details.
Sat, Sep 28Multiple Locations, West NewburyThe 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 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 12NewburyportLocal 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 11ZoomJoin 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 04ZoomJoin 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 29WebinarJoin 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 FieldSave 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 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 02WebinarThis 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 ChurchJoin 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 AnnexYour 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 AnnexJoin 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 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 15NewburyportCelebrate 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.
Medicial plants
Russ's talk
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