"It is reckless to suppose that biodiversity can be diminished indefinitely without threatening humanity itself."
— E. O. Wilson
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IN THE NEWS
Native Plant guidance, Climate Change headlines, habitat talk, pollinator posts, mushroom reports, and Devine Native Planting discoveries.
Biodiversity Builders℠ Plant Sale and more
Here’s a recap of our MSYEP Biodiversity Builders Native Plant Sale last Thursday, and some photos from the rest of our program!
Greta Thunberg on “Protect, Restore, and Fund”
Learn exactly how we can make a difference to mitigate climate change from one of our favorite Eco Heroes: Greta Thunberg.
Pondering Rachel Carson’s Impact
Read Bryan Pffiefers latest thoughts on Rachel Carson and the sixty year anniversary of ‘Silent Spring’ in the Boston Globe. See a sneak peak into a long awaited DNP project!
*Art and design by Skye Schirmer, 2021.
A history of Boston’s Emerald Necklace
This article sheds light on Olmsted’s brilliance and accomplishments, but also on his ignorance and preconceptions surrounding true racial and class equity in the park systems.
George Washington Carver
Learn the history of George Washington Carver in this “Living on Earth” podcast from 2011.
Biodiversity Builders Fundraiser is LIVE!
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Weekend Invasive Removal
Learn about weekly invasive plant pull sessions and how you can sign up as a volunteer.
Earth Day Walk & Talk, Women’s Summit and More
Get a recap of some of the things we were up to over Earth Day Weekend!
We are hiring!
We are looking for 2 college educators/mentors and 1 college intern- spread the word!
Arlington Biodiversity Summit
Join Arlington Environmental Planner David Morgan, Representative Dave Rogers, Arlington Invasives ArMI Founder Elaine Crowder and Jean Devine (as part of Mystic Charles Pollinator Pathways) in part 1 of a 3-part series for restoration, pollinator protection and more!
No Mow May!
At DNP, every day is Earth Day, but in honoring this holiday why not try something new? No Mow May gives our pollinators more time to thrive.
Jerry’s Pond Cleanup this Sunday!
Join DNP this Sunday April 24th from 1:30-5pm for the annual Jerry’s Pond Earth Day Cleanup!
A Depart from ‘Lawn Tyranny’ means a rise in native ‘wild gardens’
A recent article by Forbes gives us a history of native-plant and ‘wild’ gardening.
Women Environmental Champions!
This Earth Day, sign up for the “Women Working for the Earth Summit” and spend the weekend learning from fellow women in environmentalism!
Environmental Racism and BPL’s new exhibition
Happy Spring! Explore BPL’s latest exhibition.
“The Push to Protect Pollinators Starts at Home”
Frank Carini of ecoRI gives us an in-depth look at the crucial steps we must take to build back biodiversity in our yards.
Happy International Women’s Day!
Women and female identifying people have been changing the world for centuries, let’s take a look at some science trailblazers.
