Native Lawn Alternatives for Urban Spaces
Saturday, July 28, 10:30 AM–Noon
Did you know that lawns cover more surface area of the US than any other single irrigated crop, according to NASA? Lawns are resource-heavy, requiring irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticides to thrive in our climate. Instructor Mark Richardson will share some of the best, environmentally friendly lawn alternatives for urban gardens. Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge. Underground parking garage.
A Night At the Pond
Tuesday, August 14, 6:15–8:15 PM
Explore the ponds to see what wildlife awaits us. We’ll bring our ponding gear and nets to see what you can catch, and then take a closer look at our collection of strange and wonderful water creatures and learn a bit about them. Bring boots and bug spray. Ages 5 and up with an adult partner. Fee: $8 member/$10 nonmember. Register at massaudubon.org or call 617-489-5050. Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont.
Native Plants for New England Gardens—Book Talk
Saturday, August 18, 10:30 AM–Noon
Dan Jaffe, coauthor of Native Plants for New England Gardens, wants to teach you how to create lovely, low-maintenance gardens that support biodiversity and thrive in New England. Join him for this informative discussion about native plants and all their garden usesófrom plants to use instead of mulch to tough plants for urban gardens. Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge. Underground parking garage.
Meet Belmont! Community Information Fair
Tuesday, August 28, 6:00–8:30 PM
The fair is a great opportunity to learn about the community, meet local government and nonprofit leaders, and discover interesting opportunities. Come talk to members of the Belmont Citizens Forum, Sustainable Belmont, and other local organizations about our initiatives and how you can get involved. Chenery Middle School, 95 Washington Street, Belmont.
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