Join Greg Power, library volunteer and birding enthusiast, to get to know Beverly's open spaces through birding! This program is for adults and this month we will be at Moraine Farm & J.C. Phillips Nature Preserve in Beverly. March starts the migration season for our songbirds. In March these include a few warblers and flycatchers such as the Eastern Phoebe. With no leaves on the deciduous trees March and April are the easiest times to find birds that feed in the canopy.
Registration is required.

Keep Salem Beautiful and Salem Sound Coastwatch are collaborating for Spring cleaning of Gallows Hill Park

It has been a long and dark winter, but the Vernal Equinox is a beautiful time to embrace balance and remind ourselves that the light always returns. Join the Massachusetts Sierra Club and our guest, Kimberly Redd, to celebrate the balance of the Vernal Equinox at a sunrise celebration in Salem. We will meet before the sunrise for an approximate 30 minute celebration that includes gentle movement and intention setting for season to come. Following this, there will be an optional walk through the park to learn about the Salem community and their community driven work to create a safe, clean environment for the entire region.

Specific information will be provided upon registration. Bringing a friend? Please ask them to register so we can plan an accurate headcount!

This is intended to be a secular celebration, open to all, though elements of Earth-based religions may be incorporated.

Level: Easy
Cancellation Policy: Heavy rain cancels

Salem Sound Coastwatch works with Salem Sound municipalities and residents to build climate awareness and coastal resilience. This presentation is an opportunity to see the breadth of coastal resilience projects taking place in the Salem Sound communities. In person or via Zoom, register for the Zoom link through the Abbot Library.

Have you noticed earlier blooms, or later fall foliage in recent years? As our environment changes, the seasonal timing of natural events is changing also. Join us for a lecture with Brandies Professor of Ecology Colleen Hitchcock, to learn about this seasonal timing, known as phenology, and how scientists study these shifts in timing to understand more about environmental trends. Scientists can’t collect all this data on their own, and participants will learn about the importance of crowdsourced data, and community science, in order to study these seasonal shifts from year to year.

About our Speaker:

Colleen Hitchcock is Professor of Ecology at Brandeis University in the Biology Department and chair of the Environmental Studies Program. She holds a Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and a BS from Boston College. Hitchcock teaches courses in Conservation Biology, Ecology, Biology of Climate Change, and Participatory Science. Her academic interests focused on the role of participatory science in ecological inquiry and conservation biology specifically relating to studies of biodiversity, conservation, phenology, and climate change. She is interested in both the power of the public in scientific research and the application of participatory/citizen science research as a model for learning by students. She is one of the lead organizers for the annual City Nature Challenge in Boston which is a 4-day urban bioblitz which engages the public in science research.

https://www.brandeis.edu/biology/faculty/hitchcock-colleen.html

Event Cost: $20

Green Beverly and @beantrustcoffeebar are co-hosting monthly meet ups all year long, every 3rd Sunday from 1 - 3pm. It's among Green Beverly's new Office Hours Series, so whether you have sustainability questions or ideas, seek friendly conversation, or just like coffee... welcome! Enjoy free drip coffee on us while supplies last, or purchase your favorite espresso drink. Find us inside or on the back patio (which is outdoors, so dress for the weather!). We encourage you to walk or bike over as you are able! Special thanks to Erik Modhal @beantrust.community.

Saturday and Sundays through to March 15/16th. After that we will reassess.

SATURDAY:
time: 10am-11:30am
leaders: George, Bekah, and Tim

SUNDAY:
time: 11am-12:30pm
leaders: Cheryl and Joy

Locations for both pulls: JC Philips property, 779 Cabot Street, via the Community Garden parking lot
Parking at the community garden, back of parking lot. We will walk in together from there.

NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE TRAINED TO ATTEND. Please just come and you will be trained by the Pull Leaders as you work.
Few other business items:
Please sign the google waiver. If you get to the event and you have not - we will have a paper waiver to sign - but we prefer the google waiver if you can! Thanks.

Arrival routine: You will sign in with name and email in the parking lot. Make sure that you have submitted a waiver. We are doing this so that we can just keep track of volunteer hours and for liability reasons so we know who was working when. Additionally we are going to keep track of the locations that we are working in case the City is wondering where we have been working.

Your leader will meet with you in the parking lot and then head into the woods. So being late may be a bit troublesome ... that being said there are a lot of invasives right next to the parking lot so the group may not be working far into the woods.

Link to the waiver below.
https://forms.gle/LfGvszFy5SPtZydJ9

Saturday and Sundays through to March 15/16th. After that we will reassess.

SATURDAY:
time: 10am-11:30am
leaders: George, Bekah, and Tim

SUNDAY:
time: 11am-12:30pm
leaders: Cheryl and Joy

Locations for both pulls: JC Philips property, 779 Cabot Street, via the Community Garden parking lot
Parking at the community garden, back of parking lot. We will walk in together from there.

NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE TRAINED TO ATTEND. Please just come and you will be trained by the Pull Leaders as you work.
Few other business items:
Please sign the google waiver. If you get to the event and you have not - we will have a paper waiver to sign - but we prefer the google waiver if you can! Thanks.

Arrival routine: You will sign in with name and email in the parking lot. Make sure that you have submitted a waiver. We are doing this so that we can just keep track of volunteer hours and for liability reasons so we know who was working when. Additionally we are going to keep track of the locations that we are working in case the City is wondering where we have been working.

Your leader will meet with you in the parking lot and then head into the woods. So being late may be a bit troublesome ... that being said there are a lot of invasives right next to the parking lot so the group may not be working far into the woods.

Link to the waiver below.
https://forms.gle/LfGvszFy5SPtZydJ9

Join our Electric Vehicle Coach on a Zoom call to learn more, ask burning questions, and see if an EV or plug-in hybrid might work for you!
Date/Time: Friday, March 14th from 8:30-9:30am, pop in any time during the hour to ask questions!
Join Zoom Meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83204487957
Dial in option: Dial +1-646-568-7788 to join the Zoom meeting
When prompted enter Meeting ID number followed by the # key
Meeting ID: 832 0448 7957

Saturday and Sundays through to March 15/16th. After that we will reassess.

SATURDAY:
time: 10am-11:30am
leaders: George, Bekah, and Tim

SUNDAY:
time: 11am-12:30pm
leaders: Cheryl and Joy

Locations for both pulls: JC Philips property, 779 Cabot Street, via the Community Garden parking lot
Parking at the community garden, back of parking lot. We will walk in together from there.

NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE TRAINED TO ATTEND. Please just come and you will be trained by the Pull Leaders as you work.
Few other business items:
Please sign the google waiver. If you get to the event and you have not - we will have a paper waiver to sign - but we prefer the google waiver if you can! Thanks.

Arrival routine: You will sign in with name and email in the parking lot. Make sure that you have submitted a waiver. We are doing this so that we can just keep track of volunteer hours and for liability reasons so we know who was working when. Additionally we are going to keep track of the locations that we are working in case the City is wondering where we have been working.

Your leader will meet with you in the parking lot and then head into the woods. So being late may be a bit troublesome ... that being said there are a lot of invasives right next to the parking lot so the group may not be working far into the woods.

Link to the waiver below.
https://forms.gle/LfGvszFy5SPtZydJ9

Saturday and Sundays through to March 15/16th. After that we will reassess.

SATURDAY:
time: 10am-11:30am
leaders: George, Bekah, and Tim

SUNDAY:
time: 11am-12:30pm
leaders: Cheryl and Joy

Locations for both pulls: JC Philips property, 779 Cabot Street, via the Community Garden parking lot
Parking at the community garden, back of parking lot. We will walk in together from there.

NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE TRAINED TO ATTEND. Please just come and you will be trained by the Pull Leaders as you work.
Few other business items:
Please sign the google waiver. If you get to the event and you have not - we will have a paper waiver to sign - but we prefer the google waiver if you can! Thanks.

Arrival routine: You will sign in with name and email in the parking lot. Make sure that you have submitted a waiver. We are doing this so that we can just keep track of volunteer hours and for liability reasons so we know who was working when. Additionally we are going to keep track of the locations that we are working in case the City is wondering where we have been working.

Your leader will meet with you in the parking lot and then head into the woods. So being late may be a bit troublesome ... that being said there are a lot of invasives right next to the parking lot so the group may not be working far into the woods.

Link to the waiver below.
https://forms.gle/LfGvszFy5SPtZydJ9

Join Us Wednesday March 5th, 2025 at 10:30AM to learn about the various ways we can serve municipalities, from food scrap collection, to compost site management and CHaRM (Collection of Hard to Recycle Material). With our recent purchase of a mobile Ecosift machine, we can now separate your compost overs (residuals) into sticks, stones, plastic, and metal. We can also grind/screen/haul away leaf and yard debris that needs to be cleaned up or managed. Please register with the button below and we will send you the link to attend and a reminder email!

Green Beverly's new Office Hours Series includes 1st Tuesdays at Backbeat Brewing Company from 12p-2p, as part of Backbeat and Value Creation Labs' free monthly "CoFlo meetups" from 8am-4pm (coworking) and 4pm-8pm (networking).

Schedule a mutually convenient meeting time with a Green Beverly staff person (info@greenbeverly.org), or just find us between 12 and 2. Whether you have a sustainability related question, or seek a friendly and unique working environment... join us at Backbeat! Coffee and snacks available for purchase, or feel free to bring your own.

Optional CoFlo registration: https://tally.so/r/w41zZ5

Let Green Beverly know you're coming: info@greenbeverly.org

Learn about Value Creation Labs: https://www.valuecreationlabs.co/

Learn about Backbeat Brewing Company: https://www.backbeatbrewing.com/

Saturday and Sundays through to March 15/16th. After that we will reassess.

SATURDAY:
time: 10am-11:30am
leaders: George, Bekah, and Tim

SUNDAY:
time: 11am-12:30pm
leaders: Cheryl and Joy

Locations for both pulls: JC Philips property, 779 Cabot Street, via the Community Garden parking lot
Parking at the community garden, back of parking lot. We will walk in together from there.

NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE TRAINED TO ATTEND. Please just come and you will be trained by the Pull Leaders as you work.
Few other business items:
Please sign the google waiver. If you get to the event and you have not - we will have a paper waiver to sign - but we prefer the google waiver if you can! Thanks.

Arrival routine: You will sign in with name and email in the parking lot. Make sure that you have submitted a waiver. We are doing this so that we can just keep track of volunteer hours and for liability reasons so we know who was working when. Additionally we are going to keep track of the locations that we are working in case the City is wondering where we have been working.

Your leader will meet with you in the parking lot and then head into the woods. So being late may be a bit troublesome ... that being said there are a lot of invasives right next to the parking lot so the group may not be working far into the woods.

Link to the waiver below.
https://forms.gle/LfGvszFy5SPtZydJ9

Saturday and Sundays through to March 15/16th. After that we will reassess.

SATURDAY:
time: 10am-11:30am
leaders: George, Bekah, and Tim

SUNDAY:
time: 11am-12:30pm
leaders: Cheryl and Joy

Locations for both pulls: JC Philips property, 779 Cabot Street, via the Community Garden parking lot
Parking at the community garden, back of parking lot. We will walk in together from there.

NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE TRAINED TO ATTEND. Please just come and you will be trained by the Pull Leaders as you work.
Few other business items:
Please sign the google waiver. If you get to the event and you have not - we will have a paper waiver to sign - but we prefer the google waiver if you can! Thanks.

Arrival routine: You will sign in with name and email in the parking lot. Make sure that you have submitted a waiver. We are doing this so that we can just keep track of volunteer hours and for liability reasons so we know who was working when. Additionally we are going to keep track of the locations that we are working in case the City is wondering where we have been working.

Your leader will meet with you in the parking lot and then head into the woods. So being late may be a bit troublesome ... that being said there are a lot of invasives right next to the parking lot so the group may not be working far into the woods.

Link to the waiver below.
https://forms.gle/LfGvszFy5SPtZydJ9

FOOD FIGHT! 

Explore Our Food System and Your Role In It Through a Tale of Two Apples

Wednesday, February 26, 5:30-8pm 

Program starts at 6:30pm

Green Beverly’s annual ‘Climate’ Community Conversation features a playful stage production with local students, local experts, and a Q&A panel! We’ll also feature free, allergy-friendly meals, free childcare (for school aged kids) with a reservation, and limited transportation vouchers (contact julia@greenbeverly.org with questions).

Presented by Green Beverly, The Cabot, and the North Shore Farm and Food Coalition. Illustration by Beverly artist Juliana Kwaa, grade 4

Saturday and Sundays through to March 15/16th. After that we will reassess.

SATURDAY:
time: 10am-11:30am
leaders: George, Bekah, and Tim

SUNDAY:
time: 11am-12:30pm
leaders: Cheryl and Joy

Locations for both pulls: JC Philips property, 779 Cabot Street, via the Community Garden parking lot
Parking at the community garden, back of parking lot. We will walk in together from there.

NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE TRAINED TO ATTEND. Please just come and you will be trained by the Pull Leaders as you work.
Few other business items:
Please sign the google waiver. If you get to the event and you have not - we will have a paper waiver to sign - but we prefer the google waiver if you can! Thanks.

Arrival routine: You will sign in with name and email in the parking lot. Make sure that you have submitted a waiver. We are doing this so that we can just keep track of volunteer hours and for liability reasons so we know who was working when. Additionally we are going to keep track of the locations that we are working in case the City is wondering where we have been working.

Your leader will meet with you in the parking lot and then head into the woods. So being late may be a bit troublesome ... that being said there are a lot of invasives right next to the parking lot so the group may not be working far into the woods.

Link to the waiver below.
https://forms.gle/LfGvszFy5SPtZydJ9

Saturday and Sundays through to March 15/16th. After that we will reassess.

SATURDAY:
time: 10am-11:30am
leaders: George, Bekah, and Tim

SUNDAY:
time: 11am-12:30pm
leaders: Cheryl and Joy

Locations for both pulls: JC Philips property, 779 Cabot Street, via the Community Garden parking lot
Parking at the community garden, back of parking lot. We will walk in together from there.

NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE TRAINED TO ATTEND. Please just come and you will be trained by the Pull Leaders as you work.
Few other business items:
Please sign the google waiver. If you get to the event and you have not - we will have a paper waiver to sign - but we prefer the google waiver if you can! Thanks.

Arrival routine: You will sign in with name and email in the parking lot. Make sure that you have submitted a waiver. We are doing this so that we can just keep track of volunteer hours and for liability reasons so we know who was working when. Additionally we are going to keep track of the locations that we are working in case the City is wondering where we have been working.

Your leader will meet with you in the parking lot and then head into the woods. So being late may be a bit troublesome ... that being said there are a lot of invasives right next to the parking lot so the group may not be working far into the woods.

Link to the waiver below.
https://forms.gle/LfGvszFy5SPtZydJ9

Cheer on the men's and women's basketball teams and take a shot at our waste sorting game! Play Hungry Hungry Recyclers at halftime for a chance to win a sustainable prize.

Event Cost: $6

Salem Sound Coastwatch and expert birders, Greg Power and Robert Buchsbaum, are offering a workshop designed to enhance your bird observation and data collection skills and introduce our new program, “Salem Sound Birdwatch.” This training is essential for anyone interested in volunteering to monitor wintering waterbirds for Salem Sound Coastwatch. You will be guided through the key features of the eBird mobile app, learn how to efficiently log sightings, and navigate the app’s functions. We will also cover an in-depth review of Salem Sound’s winter waterfowl and our long-term data (1988-2019). You will learn practical tips to identify common waterfowl and understand the differences in plumage. This new initiative aims to document an accurate count of migratory winter waterfowl within the Salem Sound, providing insight into the health of the Sound and various population trends.

In the winter, many people hunker down to stay indoors, but at Appleton Farms, we make the most of the cold, quiet season. There is no better place to spend winter farm days than in exploring in the snow and learning to love the outdoors in all seasons! This program is for kids who are looking to make friends, explore the forests and fields of the farm, and learn about life in New England in winter, including learning about a type of winter farming – maple sugaring! Every day will include an outdoor adventure of hiking, snowshoeing, or other farm explorations.

This is a school vacation drop-off program running Monday-Friday 9am-3pm, February 17-21. Campers should be prepared to spend days mostly outdoors and will need appropriate clothes including hats, gloves, and boots. We will have snack and lunch on the farm (families provide their own campers’ food). A parent handbook will be provided to all parents and registration requires submission of child’s health forms, per licensing requirements. This program is licensed by the Ipswich Board of Health.

$530 Member Child/$610 Nonmember Child

Green Beverly and @beantrustcoffeebar are co-hosting monthly meet ups all year long, every 3rd Sunday from 1 - 3pm. It's among Green Beverly's new Office Hours Series, so whether you have sustainability questions or ideas, seek friendly conversation, or just like coffee... welcome! Enjoy free drip coffee on us while supplies last, or purchase your favorite espresso drink. Find us inside or on the back patio (which is outdoors, so dress for the weather!). We encourage you to walk or bike over as you are able! Special thanks to Erik Modhal @beantrust.community.

Saturday and Sundays through to March 15/16th. After that we will reassess.

SATURDAY:
time: 10am-11:30am
leaders: George, Bekah, and Tim

SUNDAY:
time: 11am-12:30pm
leaders: Cheryl and Joy

Locations for both pulls: JC Philips property, 779 Cabot Street, via the Community Garden parking lot
Parking at the community garden, back of parking lot. We will walk in together from there.

NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE TRAINED TO ATTEND. Please just come and you will be trained by the Pull Leaders as you work.
Few other business items:
Please sign the google waiver. If you get to the event and you have not - we will have a paper waiver to sign - but we prefer the google waiver if you can! Thanks.

Arrival routine: You will sign in with name and email in the parking lot. Make sure that you have submitted a waiver. We are doing this so that we can just keep track of volunteer hours and for liability reasons so we know who was working when. Additionally we are going to keep track of the locations that we are working in case the City is wondering where we have been working.

Your leader will meet with you in the parking lot and then head into the woods. So being late may be a bit troublesome ... that being said there are a lot of invasives right next to the parking lot so the group may not be working far into the woods.

Link to the waiver below.
https://forms.gle/LfGvszFy5SPtZydJ9

Saturday and Sundays through to March 15/16th. After that we will reassess.

SATURDAY:
time: 10am-11:30am
leaders: George, Bekah, and Tim

SUNDAY:
time: 11am-12:30pm
leaders: Cheryl and Joy

Locations for both pulls: JC Philips property, 779 Cabot Street, via the Community Garden parking lot
Parking at the community garden, back of parking lot. We will walk in together from there.

NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE TRAINED TO ATTEND. Please just come and you will be trained by the Pull Leaders as you work.
Few other business items:
Please sign the google waiver. If you get to the event and you have not - we will have a paper waiver to sign - but we prefer the google waiver if you can! Thanks.

Arrival routine: You will sign in with name and email in the parking lot. Make sure that you have submitted a waiver. We are doing this so that we can just keep track of volunteer hours and for liability reasons so we know who was working when. Additionally we are going to keep track of the locations that we are working in case the City is wondering where we have been working.

Your leader will meet with you in the parking lot and then head into the woods. So being late may be a bit troublesome ... that being said there are a lot of invasives right next to the parking lot so the group may not be working far into the woods.

Link to the waiver below.
https://forms.gle/LfGvszFy5SPtZydJ9

Come to Lower Callahan to the Freecycle Thrift Store! Shop donated items from the Endicott community, including shirts, coats, shoes, jeans, and skirts. The suggested entrance fee is $5 to benefit Endicott DECA!

This is an interactive and fun introduction to Green Beverly's history, mission and opportunities to get involved. It is offered six times annually. In 2025, GB 101 be held on February 12, April 9, June 4, August 13, October 8 and December 3. Please watch this space for specific location. Check the website for updates on the location.

As our environment changes, it is imperative to creatively leverage expertise from all sectors of society to collectively move towards a sustainable future. In this talk, we’ll dive deep into the world of climate fiction, futurism, and collective visioning. We’ll explore how these disciplines can help us envision a more sustainable and equitable future. Tory Stephens, the creator and manager of Imagine 2200, will share insights into how the project empowers global citizens to imagine new realities. From utopian dreams to dystopian warnings, we’ll discuss how these visionary narratives can inspire action and drive positive change. Join us as we embark on a journey to the future and learn how you can contribute to shaping a better world.
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Event Cost: $20

Saturday and Sundays through to March 15/16th. After that we will reassess.

SATURDAY:
time: 10am-11:30am
leaders: George, Bekah, and Tim

SUNDAY:
time: 11am-12:30pm
leaders: Cheryl and Joy

Locations for both pulls: JC Philips property, 779 Cabot Street, via the Community Garden parking lot
Parking at the community garden, back of parking lot. We will walk in together from there.

NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE TRAINED TO ATTEND. Please just come and you will be trained by the Pull Leaders as you work.
Few other business items:
Please sign the google waiver. If you get to the event and you have not - we will have a paper waiver to sign - but we prefer the google waiver if you can! Thanks.

Arrival routine: You will sign in with name and email in the parking lot. Make sure that you have submitted a waiver. We are doing this so that we can just keep track of volunteer hours and for liability reasons so we know who was working when. Additionally we are going to keep track of the locations that we are working in case the City is wondering where we have been working.

Your leader will meet with you in the parking lot and then head into the woods. So being late may be a bit troublesome ... that being said there are a lot of invasives right next to the parking lot so the group may not be working far into the woods.

Link to the waiver below.
https://forms.gle/LfGvszFy5SPtZydJ9

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with “Quietly Hidden: A Story of Architectural Salvage and Discovered Craftsmanship,” a lecture that honors and educates the achievements, resilience and creativity of Black artisans. Senior Curator, Christie Jackson will present her research on Long Hill, with a story of early preservation, the untold story of enslaved artisans, and one family’s passion for history all combine. Her groundbreaking research uncovers Long Hill’s enriching history of the Federal-era ornamental carvings salvaged from Charleston, SC and used in the Sedgwick’s 1921 house that was created in part by highly skilled enslaved craftsmen.

Long Hill was the Beverly summer home of Atlantic Monthly editor Ellery Sedgwick and his family from 1916 until it was bequeathed to The Trustees in 1979. This lecture will take place inside the the historic home where participants will then join Christie as she gives a tour of the first floor of Long Hill to highlight the architectural elements included in her presentation. Participants should drive to the top of the hill, and look for our parking lot on the left.

Event Cost: $24

Saturday and Sundays through to March 15/16th. After that we will reassess.

SATURDAY:
time: 10am-11:30am
leaders: George, Bekah, and Tim

SUNDAY:
time: 11am-12:30pm
leaders: Cheryl and Joy

Locations for both pulls: JC Philips property, 779 Cabot Street, via the Community Garden parking lot
Parking at the community garden, back of parking lot. We will walk in together from there.

NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE TRAINED TO ATTEND. Please just come and you will be trained by the Pull Leaders as you work.
Few other business items:
Please sign the google waiver. If you get to the event and you have not - we will have a paper waiver to sign - but we prefer the google waiver if you can! Thanks.

Arrival routine: You will sign in with name and email in the parking lot. Make sure that you have submitted a waiver. We are doing this so that we can just keep track of volunteer hours and for liability reasons so we know who was working when. Additionally we are going to keep track of the locations that we are working in case the City is wondering where we have been working.

Your leader will meet with you in the parking lot and then head into the woods. So being late may be a bit troublesome ... that being said there are a lot of invasives right next to the parking lot so the group may not be working far into the woods.

Link to the waiver below.
https://forms.gle/LfGvszFy5SPtZydJ9