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SUMMARY:How to Grow a Better Bird Feeder [Grow Native Mass.]
DESCRIPTION:Desirée L. Narango\, Conservation Biologist\, Vermont Center for EcoStudies  \n\nBird populations are declining at an alarming rate due to habitat loss\, climate change\, and pesticides. Fortunately\, there are simple actions you can take to restore critical bird habitat in your yards and gardens. In this talk\, Desirée will share her research on the importance of native plants to food webs\, why insects matter for bird conservation\, and the practical steps you can take to support bird habitat throughout the year. \nDesirée L. Narango is a conservation scientist at the Vermont Center for EcoStudies. Her research program focuses on understanding how global change impacts bird and insect populations\, and identifying conservation solutions in human-dominated habitats including residential yards and urban green spaces. Desirée has a Ph.D. in Entomology and Wildlife Ecology from the University of Delaware. \n\n\nSign Up for Zoom (No Registration Needed to Attend in Person)\n\nFee: FREE      \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://sustainablearlington.org/event/how-to-grow-a-better-bird-feeder-grow-native-mass/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Habitat Chat [zoom w. Mass Pollinator Network]
DESCRIPTION:Join these drop-in\, informal meetings on Zoom\, the first Wednesday of each month. Learn what the Mass Pollinator Network is doing\, ask questions\, and exchange knowledge and ideas. All are welcome! \nRegister here. \n2026 dates: \n\n\n\nApril 1 | 12:00 – 1:00pm\nMay 6 | 12:00 – 1:00pm\nJune 3 | 12:00 – 1:00pm\nJuly 1 | 12:00 – 1:00pm\nAugust 5 | 12:00 – 1:00pm\nSeptember 2 | 12:00 – 1:00pm\nOctober 7 | 12:00 – 1:00pm\nNovember 4 | 12:00 – 1:00pm\nDecember 2 | 12:00 – 1:00pm
URL:https://sustainablearlington.org/event/monthly-habitat-chat-zoom-w-mass-pollinator-network/
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SUMMARY:Select Board hears Native Plant Bylaw\, other Open Space articles for Town Mtg.
DESCRIPTION:On Mon.\, March 9 at 7:15 pm\, before the Arlington Select Board\, the first set of warrant articles to be heard all concern care for Arlington’s Open Space.  Hear proposals to: create dark night skies for moths and other wildlife in Arlington\, preserve trees\, and protect our wetlands and public parks. Environmental Planner David Morgan will present a proposed bylaw that will require native plantings on public lands –  natives found currently in our ecosystem as well as those that will adapt well to predictions of our future climate. It will also require responsible sourcing of plants raised without exposure to neonicotinoid chemicals.  Hybrid meeting. Online registration here. \n10. Warrant Article Hearings\, March 9\, Select Board \n\nArticle 6 Removal of a Public Shade Tree\nArticle 8 Bylaw Amendment / Regulation of Outdoor Lighting [Dark skies]\nArticle 9 Bylaw Amendment / Native Plantings on Public Lands\nArticle 10 Bylaw Amendment / Wetlands Protection\nArticle 11 Bylaw Amendment / Wetlands Bylaw Enforcement\nArticle 14 Bylaw Amendment / Tree Committee Rules and Procedures\nArticle 22 Bylaw Amendment / Use of Areas Under Control of Park Department\nArticle 23 Bylaw Amendment / Tree Preservation and Protection
URL:https://sustainablearlington.org/event/select-board-hears-native-plant-bylaw-other-open-space-articles-for-town-mtg/
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