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SUMMARY:Bioblitz! Nature of Acton and Boxborough 2026
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Nature of Acton and Boxborough 2026 Bioblitz this April.\n  \nWe invite you to document and celebrate biodiversity in Acton and Boxborough! Last year 26 participants made almost 1000 observations and identified over 500 species in the Acton and Boxborough area. Let’s make even more observations this year! How does one participate? You just need a smartphone\, the directions below\, and time outdoors between April 24–May 4\, 2026. \nDirections\n\nTo join\, first create an account on iNaturalist on your phone at www.iNaturalist.org.\nThen\, join our Project. You can search for our Project on the Community tab on your phone.\nSearch for Nature of Acton and Boxborough April 2026 or click here:   https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/nature-of-acton-and-boxborough-2026  (Please make sure you are joining the 2026 project\, not the 2025 project!)\n\n  \n \n  \nObservations can be uploaded from April 24–May 4\, 2026.  But the Boston Area City Nature Challenge will only count observations from April 24 to 27\, so it’s important to make observations during that time period as well. For more information about the Boston Area CNC\, visit: https://www.bostoncnc.org/ \nThere are over 2\,000 acres of conservation areas in Acton and Boxborough with a variety of habitats\, such as cattail marshes\, ponds\, open fields and dense forests. These habitats host snapping turtles\, reptiles\, frogs\, insects\, birds\, mammals\, and many plant species. Another 3\,000 acres of private land provides habitat for wildlife\, including two steps outside your door! What kind of wildlife lives here? Let’s find out this April! \nThen snap away at any plant\, animal or fungus you see and get it on our list. Can we break 500 species this year? Who can ID the most? Taking observations of wildlife helps advance science too! According to National Geographic\, “High quality data uploaded to iNaturalist become part of the Global Biodiversity Information Facility\, an open source database used by scientists and policy makers around the world.” \nThis is a fun activity for your family and to celebrate Earth Month.\nThis Bioblitz is a collaboration of people from  the Acton Conservation Trust\, the Boxborough Conservation Trust\, Energize Acton\, and the Town of Acton Sustainability Office\, along with individuals from Green Acton\, AB Steam\, Acton Men’s Outdoor Club\, Congregation Beth Elohim and the Discovery Museum.
URL:https://energizeacton.org/event/bioblitz-nature-of-acton-and-boxborough-2026/
LOCATION:Acton/Boxborough Yards\, Parks\, and Conservation Lands\, Acton\, 01720\, United States
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SUMMARY:Biosphere Book Club - May Title: Braiding Sweetgrass
DESCRIPTION:Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants\n“Even a wounded world is feeding us. Even a wounded world holds us\, giving us moments of wonder and joy. I choose joy over despair. Not because I have my head in the sand\, but because joy is what the earth gives me daily and I must return the gift.”\n― Robin Wall Kimmerer\n\nRegister HERE.\nAnother book that has received many comments at Energize Acton book displays is Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants\, by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This book has been on the New York Times bestseller list for over five years! In this age of power politics and “the art of the deal” it says something that Braiding Sweetgrass  has spoken to so many people for such an extended time. \nThe late Jane Goodall wrote of it this way. “Robin Wall Kimmerer has written an extraordinary book\, showing how the factual\, objective approach of science can be enriched by the ancient knowledge of the indigenous people. It is the way she captures beauty that I love the most—the images of giant cedars and wild strawberries\, a forest in the rain and a meadow of fragrant sweetgrass will stay with you long after you read the last page.” \nMany of you may have already read this text or parts of it. Whether you have read it or not\, we invite you to join us for a discussion of some of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s guiding principles\, exploring themes such as thanksgiving\, reciprocity\, and our relationship to the natural world. Our last book choice\, Abundance\, was reviewed as a “once-in-a-generation\, paradigm-shifting call.” But Braiding Sweetgrass might better fit that description! Kimmerer\, a trained botanist\, knows the science of plants\, but she also sees them as teachers. Rather than place humans at the pinnacle of all life\, her First Nations perspective teaches that “humans are the younger brothers of Creation\,” with a lot to learn from other species. That is definitely a shift in outlook! \nAs with every Book Club text\, it is great if you can read the book\, but it is not required. This month will be a zoom meeting. The host will prepare a brief outline of the text with key quotes and discussion points constructed in a way that all can participate. However\, if you are able to focus on a handful of chapters\, please consider the chapters listed below. \n\nSkywoman Falling\nThe Gift of Strawberries\nLearning the Grammar of Animacy\nAllegiance to Gratitude\nThe Honorable Harvest\nThe Sacred and the Superfund\n\n  \nThank you for caring about the natural world and for considering our small discussion! But big themes aside\, pour yourself a cup of tea or other beverage\, have a good time\, and join us to celebrate the written word! \nRegister HERE. \nEnergizeActon.org is sponsored by the Acton Climate Coalition and the Town of Acton Sustainability Office. \nWould you like to help EnergizeActon.org? Contact us at EnergizeActon.org@gmail.com. We meet the first Wednesday of each month. However\, there are many non-meeting ways to be involved. Thanks for your support!
URL:https://energizeacton.org/event/biosphere-book-club-may-title-braiding-sweetgrass/
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy Home Tour of the Month
DESCRIPTION:See Energy Updates to a 1793 Farmhouse!\nRegister HERE. \nThe home is near Acton’s historic district\, but the specific address will be sent after registration. There will be two separate tours – a 10:00am Tour and a 1:00pm Tour. \nDo you have an older home? Are you thinking about replacing your oil or gas furnace with high-efficiency air source heat pumps? Come visit this historic property\, with a large 1793 farmhouse\, and learn about the steps taken to make this home more energy efficient\, including new insulation\, windows\, air source heat pumps and solar panels. Your hosts are eager to share what worked\, what was less successful\, and what actions other residents might tackle first in their own homes. This is a great opportunity to explore the unique energy challenges that come with homes built in other eras. Plus\, it is an awesome property that many of us drive past every day! \nWe hope that one of Acton’s Clean Energy Coaches will also be on hand for the tour. There will be a 10:00am session and a 1:00pm session. As usual\, coffee and snacks will be on hand\, along with the latest resources from EnergizeActon.org\, including the most up-to-date information on incentives. \nRegister HERE. \nWhen: Saturday\, May 30th with a 10:00am tour and a 1:00pm tour.  \nWhere: Main Street\, Acton (Address sent upon registration.) \nThe technologies you will see in this home include: \n\n27 panel rooftop solar system;\n3 air source heat pumps (ducted);\nEnergy Recovery Ventilators (ERV);\nUltra efficient heat pump hot water heater;\nRehabilitated historical windows with storms;\nInduction stove and energy star appliances;\nEV (2017 Tesla) and level 2 car charger;\nFireplace with top sealing damper and makeup air vent;\n24W backup generator with critical-loads electrical panel; and\nWater conservation measures inside and out.\n\nAfter registration you will receive an email with the house address and specific information about parking\, etc. Thank you for your interest! \nEnergizeActon.org is co-sponsored by the Acton Climate Coalition and the Town of Acton Sustainability Office. \nDo you have ideas or a talent you would like to contribute? Please contact us at EnergizeActon.org@gmail.com. The Energize Acton team meets the 1st Wednesday of each month.
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