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DIGGING IN:
EXPLORING SOIL HEALTH
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with Bethany Nichols,
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Come get your hands dirty and explore the world of soil with educator Bethany Nichols. In this hands-on workshop we will cover soil basics and learn about creating healthy soil in your back yard and community. Learn what to look for and how to provide your soil with a great start for spring!
Soil health is defined as the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans. Soils are best seen as ecosystems, defined as “a dynamic complex of plant, animal and microorganism communities and their non-living environment interacting as a functional unit.”
Bethany runs the Healthy Soil program at Worcester County Conservation District where she teaches people about the wonders of soil. An environmental educator who loves working outdoors and connecting people with nature, she earned her MS in Outdoor and Environmental Education from Alaska Pacific University. After working in various conservation and education positions both abroad and in Alaska, Bethany returned to Massachusetts to be closer to family. She loves going on adventures with her dog, reading about them with her cat, and exploring with her loved ones.
Soil health is defined as the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans. Soils are best seen as ecosystems, defined as “a dynamic complex of plant, animal and microorganism communities and their non-living environment interacting as a functional unit.”
Bethany runs the Healthy Soil program at Worcester County Conservation District where she teaches people about the wonders of soil. An environmental educator who loves working outdoors and connecting people with nature, she earned her MS in Outdoor and Environmental Education from Alaska Pacific University. After working in various conservation and education positions both abroad and in Alaska, Bethany returned to Massachusetts to be closer to family. She loves going on adventures with her dog, reading about them with her cat, and exploring with her loved ones.
BIRD-BANDING:
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Please join us for an informative presentation about bird-banding. In a nutshell, it consists of capturing, measuring, and marking wild birds. Many people have heard of this widespread monitoring technique, but few get to experience it. Christian will cover the history of the practice, how it’s done today in a worldwide collaborative effort, and what banding tells us about our feathered friends’ futures.
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Christian Fezatte has experience as a Wildlife Education Steward for the state of New Hampshire and has volunteered as an assistant on bird-banding projects. He lives in Bedford, NH with his wife and pets and enjoys snowboarding and photography in his spare time. |
BIRDING AND NATURE WALK
NEW BRAINTREE AREA
** New time/date TBD **
NEW BRAINTREE AREA
** New time/date TBD **
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Conditions underfoot, wind level, and current bird reports will determine the location of this walk. We may explore Winimusset WMA’s hedgerows and marsh edges, which attract over-wintering sparrows. The open fields and marsh here host various raptors and winter passerines. A nearby section of the Mass Central Rail Trail along the Ware River is another option. The rail trail is forested and more sheltered from wind, and it affords access to the river’s edge. If we are able to venture off-trail, we’ll look for animal tracks and sign.
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We’ll cancel or postpone in the event of inclement weather. Please pre-register for meet-up location and more details: [email protected] |