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SUMMARY:Nature of Acton and Boxborough 2025
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Nature of Acton and Boxborough 2025 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. \nTo join\, first create an account on iNaturalist on your phone or computer at www.iNaturalist.org.  Then\, join our Project. You can search for our Project on the Community tab on your computer\, or on your phone.  Search for Nature of Acton and Boxborough April 2025 or click here: \n https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/nature-of-acton-and-boxborough-april-2025-97a1ec54-b74d-4d71-a381-0aaddbbff9ee \n(Please make sure you are joining the 2025 project\, not the 2024 project!) \nWe are opening the window on April 18 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Samuel Prescott’s ride (and Paul Revere’s Ride) to Acton. But the Boston Area City Nature Challenge will only count observations from April 25 to 28\, so it’s important to make observations during that time period as well. \nFor 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 a photo of 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 toiNaturalist becomes 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 Week. \nThis Bioblitz is a collaboration of people from Energize Acton\, the Acton Conservation Trust\, Green Acton\, AB Steam Acton Men’s Outdoor Club\, Acton Discovery Museum\, the Boxborough Conservation Trust and the Town of Acton Sustainability office. If you have any questions about the activity or about how to join the project in iNaturalist\, feel free to contact Matt Liebman at liebman.matt57@gmail.com.
URL:https://energizeacton.org/event/nature-of-acton-and-boxborough-2025/
LOCATION:Natural Landscapes\, Parks\, Woodlands\, Wetlands\, Backyards\, Acton and Boxborough\, Massachusetts\, US
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SUMMARY:Acton Clean Energy Home Tour: A 1793 Farmhouse Goes Energy Efficient!
DESCRIPTION:Clean Energy Home Tour: \nMay Focus on Energy Updates to an Historic House \n  \nRegister HERE. \n  \nDo you have an older home? A larger home? Are you thinking about replacing your oil or gas furnace with high-efficiency air source heat pumps? Interested to know how solar panels can help with electrical costs? 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 are optimistic that an official Acton Clean Energy Coach will also be on hand for these tours. 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. \n  \nRegister HERE. \n  \nWhen: Saturday\, May 10th with a 10:00am tour and a 1:00pm tour.  \nWhere: Acton Historic District (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! \n  \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 and 3rd Wednesdays on each month. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://energizeacton.org/event/acton-clean-energy-home-tour-a-1793-farmhouse-goes-energy-efficient/
LOCATION:Historic Acton Home\, Address Sent Upon Registration\, Acton\, Massachusetts\, US
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SUMMARY:Mass Save: Friend of Our Future
DESCRIPTION:Mass Save: Friend or Foe? \nRegister HERE. \n  \nIs Mass Save a villain\, causing high utility bills? Or is Mass Save a critical\, if all too human\, effort to make energy more efficient\, more environmentally safe\, and—fingers crossed—more affordable? Scrolling social media and news reports this past winter\, many people blamed Mass Save for high bills. Is this fair? Can we get an accurate picture of where Mass Save actually stands in the context of energy provision and energy costs for Massachusetts households? \nMark Dyen is an energy efficiency expert who can help us see the big picture. \nMark was a co-founder and leader of the non-profit Conservation Services Group\, where he spent over 30 years on energy efficiency program development in several states and the province of Quebec. Over the last 10 years\, he has focused on residential energy efficiency\, distributed generation policy\, and carbon reduction plans. In addition to wide experience across the field\, Mark is a voice for energy equity. He has also participated in efforts to improve Mass Save. \nMark will address the following questions. \n\nWas Mass Save the main driver of high energy costs this past winter?\nWhat percentage of your energy bills goes to Mass Save?\nHow does Mass Save benefit households?\nCan Mass Save benefit households with fewer resources\, e.g. renters?\nWill Mass Save help people reduce energy costs?\nDoes it make sense for utilities to oversee Mass Save?\nWhat is the future of Mass Save?\n\nRegister HERE. \n  \nThank you for your interest in a clean\, affordable energy future. \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 and 3rd Wednesdays on each month.
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