Fixit Clinics are do-it-together hands-on fix-n-learn community-based exploration and discovery workshops staffed by volunteer Fixit Coaches who generously share their time, tools, and expertise to consult with you on the disassembly, troubleshooting, and repair of items. This is a free, family friendly event.

Sign up to bring an item to fix: bit.ly/itemcheckin
Sign up to be a coach: http://bit.ly/inpersoncoachsignup

Make sure to select our event "2024-10-26 USA-MA-Beverly Farms Branch, Beverly Public Library Noon" from the drop down list under "Which Fixit Clinic are you attending?"
Contact Name: Dorothea Lam

Contact Email: lam@noblenet.org

Free electronics recycling

Contact Name: Reya Al-Khalili

Contact Email: ralkhalili@penguinhall.org

THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR ALL!
Come share a family-friendly day of music, food, and shopping, all while proving a plastic-free lifestyle is possible and has a BIG IMPACT!

BYO Bags and Bottles highly encouraged!

Parking Fee $5 Per Car - Cash Only

(Rain or Shine. Smoke-free campus. Service Dogs Only)

In collaboration with the North Shore Technology Council, Endicott College is proud to host Dr. Rita Colwell for a talk and reception on Friday, September 20.

Rita Colwell, the first woman to become the Director of the National Science Foundation and author of A Lab of One’s Own: One Woman’s Personal Journey Through Sexism in Science, will speak to her experience as a woman scientist while making ground-breaking discoveries in microbiology and its relationship to the environment and public health.

This event will take place in the Clearly Lecture Hall in Hempstead Commons. Please reference our campus map for directions and parking information. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oceans-climate-and-pandemics-lessons-from-cholera-and-related-vibrios-tickets-1005168966437?aff=ECsocial

Contact Name: Carly Thibodeau

Contact Email: sustainability@endicott.edu

My home is too hot in the summer, too cold in the winter, drafty and uncomfortable. Will new windows really solve those problems? How can I save energy and money while making my home more comfortable? When was the last time I had a home energy assessment? I want to look into solar panels, heat pumps, and electric vehicles - where do I start?
If you have asked yourself any of these questions, we have the answers at the Salem Energy Fair! Renters, homeowners, and landlords are welcome and encouraged to come and learn about these topics and more. Whatever your income level, we have something for you. Including free food, kids’ activities, games, and prizes! Bring the whole family!

General resources and information available for all income levels:

Mass Save programs and incentives for income-eligible, moderate incomes, and market rate
Federal/IRA incentives and tax credits available
Salem PowerChoice, the City's municipal aggregation program (save money on your energy bill while driving demand for clean, local, renewable energy)
Home decarbonization and electrification: Heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, heat pump dryers, solar panels, and electric vehicles
Resources for income-eligible residents:

National Grid representatives will be on hand to help you access:
Discounted rates on electric and natural gas bills
Payment plans and forgiveness programs
Protection against winter utility shutoff
Home Heating Assistance (formerly fuel assistance) through the North Shore Community Action Program
Energy Efficiency and Weatherization (insulation and air sealing) through Action Inc.
Food and nutrition: WIC, SNAP/EBT benefits, Salem Pantry, Daily Table and other food access programs
Hope to see you there! For more information, contact:

Stacy Kilb, Energy Coach
skilb@salem.com
(978) 745-9595 x41013 (office)
(978) 333-1971 (mobile)

Join us for a day of discovery and celebration of Local Farmers at Moraine Farm, 733 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA.
New Entry, an initiative of Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition, invites you to explore our vibrant farming community. We are dedicated to strengthening local food systems by supporting new farmers and collaborating with communities and organizations in Massachusetts, the Northeast, and beyond.
Event Highlights:
- Farmer Meet & Greet: Connect with our passionate farmers and learn about their sustainable practices.
- Food Tasting: Savor delicious samples made from fresh, local produce.
- Family Activities: Enjoy fun and educational activities for all ages.
- Local Food Trade Show: Discover specialty products from local producers.
Come and experience the heart of local farming, taste the freshness of our produce, and support your community.
RSVP: https://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/events

It's Pollinator Week! Learn from Beverlyite Janeen Barnett about beekeeping, why bee-friendly plantings are important to cultivate in your garden, and what's inside that hive!

Come home with some pollinator seeds and instructions for how to care for them.

Greenbelt's 35th Annual ART IN THE BARN
Paintings, Photographs, Collages, Pastels, Sculpture, Ceramics, Blown glass, Fine woodworking, Stonework and more! All purchases support Greenbelt's conservation work in Essex County!

Art in the Barn is recognized as one of the North Shore’s premier art events, showcasing the work of some of the most talented artists in the region. An annual fundraising event for over 30 years, the show takes place at Greenbelt's headquarters, Cox Reservation in Essex, an iconic plein air painting location, conserved forever by Greenbelt.

Schedule:
Friday, June 14
Morning hours: 10:00 am -3:00 pm
Closed: 3:00-5:00 pm
Evening Party and Shopping Hours: 5:00-8:30 pm (Artist Meet & Greet: 6:00 pm)

Live music by Labor in Vain!
True North Ales on tap!
and food from Mi Corazón Taquería!

Saturday, June 15
All Day Shopping: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

No Sunday hours

Artists contribute 50% or more of proceeds to Greenbelt's conservation work!

Shopping open to the public Friday and Saturday - No RSVP required!
Free parking and free to attend!

Rain or shine!

Greenbelt's 35th Annual ART IN THE BARN
Paintings, Photographs, Collages, Pastels, Sculpture, Ceramics, Blown glass, Fine woodworking, Stonework and more! All purchases support Greenbelt's conservation work in Essex County!

Art in the Barn is recognized as one of the North Shore’s premier art events, showcasing the work of some of the most talented artists in the region. An annual fundraising event for over 30 years, the show takes place at Greenbelt's headquarters, Cox Reservation in Essex, an iconic plein air painting location, conserved forever by Greenbelt.

Schedule:
Friday, June 14
Morning hours: 10:00 am -3:00 pm
Closed: 3:00-5:00 pm
Evening Party and Shopping Hours: 5:00-8:30 pm (Artist Meet & Greet: 6:00 pm)

Live music by Labor in Vain!
True North Ales on tap!
and food from Mi Corazón Taquería!

Saturday, June 15
All Day Shopping: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

No Sunday hours

Artists contribute 50% or more of proceeds to Greenbelt's conservation work!

Shopping open to the public Friday and Saturday - No RSVP required!
Free parking and free to attend!

Rain or shine!

Want to learn more about Green Beverly? Thinking of volunteering, but do not know how to get started? Come join us at our Green Beverly office as we acquaint you with our organizations mission, history, and a chance to meet members of you community with similar interests. Bring a friend! Light refreshments served.

Native Pollinator Plant Giveaway for Beverly residents. Stay tuned for more info!

Run for a Great Cause — Protect our Beaches!

Welcome to Salem Sound Coastwatch’s 15th annual Run for the Beach 5K! Every summer, community members gather at Dane Street Beach in Beverly for a fun, family-friendly race to raise money for Salem Sound Coastwatch’s mission “to protect and improve the environmental quality of Salem Sound and its watershed”.

Go to raceforsalemsound.org to register now!

ADVANCE REGISTRATION: $35 and includes a race T-shirt until May 31.
LATE REGISTRATION: $40. T-shirt not guaranteed. Closes June 6.
SAME-DAY REGISTRATION: $40. Starts at 8:00 am the day of the race. No cash or checks.
PARKING: Free parking on neighborhood streets.
RESTROOMS: The beach house has public restrooms.
WATER/SNACKS: Bring refillable water bottles. Snacks available post-run for participants.
SWAG AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE: Vintage race t-shirts and more.

Fundraising with friends and family is a great motivator for your training! Join us for activities to keep you on track! Sign up to fundraise for when you register.

Event Cost: $35

Native Pollinator Plant Giveaway. Stay tuned for more info!

New Entry’s Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a hands-on course designed to help people build farm skills, expand their knowledge of vegetable production, and potentially prepare them to begin a career in the sustainable agriculture field. It is designed for those who are new to farming and can help prepare someone to work on a farm or start their own farm on the New Entry incubator Farm Training Program. The practicum will take place from June 3rd to August 9th 2024 and class will be held weekly on Monday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Participants will also come to the farm for hand-on skill building blocks twice a week. All instruction will take place at the Moraine Farm in Beverly, Mass.

The practicum will allow you to:
Delve into sustainable agriculture: Enhancing soil health, efficient field preparation, and plant care.

Explore greenhouse management, maintaining crop health, and climate control.
Learning and implement strategic pest and disease management, alongside nutrient management and composting.

Uncover best practices for harvest and post-harvest management to ensure quality.
Develop a farming entrepreneurial mindset, reflecting on how to optimize production, build resilience and use time efficiently.

The course will cover topics such as:

• Soil health and nutrient management

• Direct seeding and transplanting

• BCS operation

• Crop health and development

• Weeding

• Pest and disease management

• Irrigation systems

• Harvest and post-harvest management

Application deadline: May 15th, 2024
For more information, please contact New Entry’s Farm Training Manager, Julien Barrere, at julien.barrere@tufts.edu

Cost: $800

Raise a glass at Old Planters as we celebrate a successful first EarthSpring, and support Green Beverly while you do! A dollar of every drink sold is donated to Green Beverly, and anyone who registers for our raffle by 6:30 has a chance to win a number of super cool prizes including two unique cut paper sculpture works by local artist, Alyssa Watters.

Open House Meetings: BOEM will host three “open-house” style meetings to allow the public to talk with BOEM’s scientists and other personnel. This informal format allows people to ask questions and share information directly with BOEM employees on the Proposed Sale Notice.

At the meetings, there will also be official presentations followed by an opportunity for questions and answers focused on the Proposed Sale Notice. While the meeting will not be recorded, the Q&A session will be summarized thematically and later entered as a meeting summary on the Proposed Sale Notice docket on Regulations.gov. The majority of the meeting time will be focused on providing the public with opportunities to engage directly with BOEM subject matter experts at poster stations.

Coffee, Connection, & Conversation

Coffee & Climate is a NEW quarterly speaker series hosted by Change is Simple which breaks down a given sustainability or climate topic with the help of guest speakers. Programming includes a range of topics including sustainability in business, transportation, investing, building, design, and education.
The event will be hosted by Patrick Belmonte, Co-Founder and CSO of Change is Simple
with Special Guest Natasha Lamb from Arjuna Capital, Sustainable Investing

In a time of rising seas and intensifying storms, one of the world’s wealthiest, most-educated cities (Boston) made a fateful decision to spend billions of dollars erecting a new district along its coast – on landfill, at sea level. The Seaport neighborhood was built well after scientists began warning of the climate threats. Boston already has more high-tide flooding than nearly any other city in the United States. Talk back after the film with director, David Abel.

From the makers of Sacred Cod and Entangled (both of which were based in part in Gloucester), Inundation District is a 79-minute film produced by The Boston Globe.

Presented by Ipswich Climate Resiliency Committee in collaboration with New England Biolabs.

Come and join us for Beverly's second annual plant swap at Obear Park on Sunday 19 May. This event is aimed at both experienced gardeners and those who are just getting started. Its mission is to create a vibrant, connected community in Beverly with more (native) flowers, fruit, and vegetables in all of our backyards.

How the swap works:
1. Bring healthy, pest-free plants to contribute - these can be seedlings, perennials that you've dug up and divided from your garden, house plants, and so on. Don’t worry if you don’t have anything. Come and start your garden adventure with us!

2. Label each plant. We find cut up yogurt pots work well as free labels.

3. Have fun! You don't need a plant to participate. Enjoy coffee from Beantrust, talk to gardening & sustainability experts (Green Beverly & Plant Magic), and hang with your Beverly neighbors!

More info to come.

We invite you to pause and be within yourself as you experience a sacred journey by the sea. Rest in flower-filled energetic spaces to reflect on inspirations you encounter along the way. A sound bath offers a deeper odyssey to refresh and awaken your Self. Witness your inner terrain become quiet and green with new possibilities.

Sponsored by Green Beverly and Beverly artist, Dr. Marcia K. Wochner

Bring the whole family to this fun day to learn about how animals and flowers work together!

This show and tell event introduces children of all ages to the importance of bees and other pollinators. Fun and educational activities scattered around the property.

Activities provided by: Greenbelt, Essex County Beekeepers Association, The Monarch Gardener, and North Shore Nature Programs.

Bathrooms will be available. Bring a picnic and come enjoy the day!

(rain date Sunday, May 19)

WHERE: Cox Reservation
82 Eastern Ave.
Essex, MA

WHAT:
This show and tell event introduces children of all ages to the importance of bees and other pollinators. Fun and educational activities scattered around the property.

Activities provided by: Greenbelt, Essex County Beekeepers Association, The Monarch Gardener, and North Shore Nature Programs.

Bathrooms will be available. Bring a picnic and come enjoy the day!