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Events Archive: 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Upcoming Events

January 2026

Jan
12

Chapter Meeting - Winter Sowing! Members Only

Monday, January 12th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
First Parish of Norwell, 24 River St, Norwell, MA, 02061 Map

Members Only Registration Required Free Event Chapter Social Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Bring some native seeds (seed exchange/sharing is happening at our December Meeting) and a milk jug or 2.  We will supply soil, pots, trays etc.  If you have extra feel free to bring some too.  If you bring soil make sure it is not advertised as moisture retaining.  Great way to start Native Plants for planting in 2026!

Registration at the link coming soon

April 2026

Apr
13

Nature's Support with Blake Dinius

Monday, April 13th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
First Parish of Norwell, 24 River St, Norwell, MA, 02061 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

In the words of E. O. Wilson, insects are “the little things that run the world.”
It’s true: protecting insect life protects all life.
Insects fulfill vital roles for keeping our planet functioning, such as pollinating our flowers, serving as food sources for birds, decomposing wastes, and cycling nutrients.

By growing native plants, we can protect insects. Plants provide the foundation for insect life. This extends beyond pollinations services. Virtually all terrestrial and freshwater aquatic plants are fed on by insects.
Join this program!
We will review science-based information to provide actionable tools you can rely on. Want to support nature? 
With the right knowledge and tools, we can build a healthier planet.
*The intimate connection between plants and insects
*Potential causes for insect declines
*Planting recommendations
*Gardening tips

Bio:
Blake Dinius B.S. in Biology from University of Massachusetts – Boston, 7 years experience in insect research, 7 years experience as the entomologist educator for Plymouth county extension, lifetime lover of insects, spiders, centipedes and all things entomology-related.

OTHER PAST EVENTS

  • ROUND TABLE NATIVE PLANT DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION
  • HEALTHY SOIL AND SUSTAINABLE GARDENS
  • NATIVE SEED SWAP AND SEED STARTING
  • NATIVE PLANT SWAP
  • HIKE: BLACK POND BOG, NORWELL
  • KILL YOUR LAWN – MARK RICHARDSON
  • EDIBLE NATIVE PLANTS
  • COMPOSTING FOR GARDEN GOLD
  • HEALTHY SOIL
  • HIKE: GARDEN IN THE WOODS
  • WILDFLOWERS AT THE SSNSC
  • …AND SO MUCH MORE!