Lexington Green Network Newsletter October 2019

LexGWAC: Lexington Global Warming Action Coalition 

http://lexgwac.org

MOVIE: “From Paris to Pittsburgh” 

Thursday, October 17th, 7:00pm  
Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Ave, Large Meeting Room

As scientists’ warnings about the impacts of climate change become more and more dire—and the level of inaction from the federal government becomes more and more alarming—a growing number of leaders are fighting global warming with local solutions.

This film features the voices of some of these forward-thinking leaders, including NRDC president Rhea Suh, along with the stories of everyday Americans who have been on the front lines of the climate crisis. From the former coal town of Pittsburgh to America’s breadbasket of Iowa to the island of Puerto Rico, the film takes you through climate change–fueled disasters in numerous communities, as well as their recovery, resiliency, and tireless efforts to inspire homegrown change. Movie trailer https://www.nrdc.org/paris-pittsburgh

PANEL: “Lex Rethink Recycling: Where Do I Put This?” 
Sponsored by Lexington Waste Task Force, LexGWAC and Cary Memorial Library

Monday, October 28th, 7:00pm 
Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Ave, Large Meeting Room

There have been a lot of changes in the recycling industry that effect what we can put in the recycle bin and what belongs in the trash. Join us for a panel discussion on this and other frequently asked questions, including ways to reduce the amount of things you need to throw “away” in the first place!


CLC: Citizens for Lexington Conservation

clclex.org  

FALL WALKS 

Saturday, October 5, 9-11 am – Habitat Restoration and Wildflower Preservation at Joyce Miller’s Meadow

Join Conservation Stewardship Program Coordinator Jordan McCarron and Zoo New England Director of Conservation Bryan Windmiller for an in-depth look at the ongoing habitat restoration and wildflower preservation work being done at Joyce Miller’s Meadow. Jordan will provide an overview of the Town’s Conservation Meadow Preservation Program, highlighting the ecological, recreational and scenic benefits of the project while Bryan will talk specifically about Zoo New England’s work to preserve several species of declining sand plain wildflower at the site, most notably the New England Blazing Star. The walk will then proceed into Arlington’s Great Meadow before returning to the Waldorf School. Park and meet behind the Waldorf School at 739 Massachusetts Ave.

Walk Contact: Keith Ohmart ([email protected])

 

Sunday, October 20, 1-4 pm, ACROSS Lexington Route L Walk

 

Explore Route L, the newest addition to the ACROSS Lexington system. This route connects the Conservation properties of Dunback Meadow, Cotton Farm, Upper Vine Brook, and Daisy Wilson along with Tower Park along its 4+ mile route. Walking surfaces will be a combination of easy unpaved walking trails and paved streets and sidewalks. Heavy rain cancels. Meet at the Bowman School parking lot.

 

Walk Leader: Keith Ohmart ([email protected])

 

Saturday, October 26, 1-3 pm – Meagherville/Poor Farm Walk 

 

The preservation of the Meagherville Conservation property in 1999 was just one of the lasting achievements of long time resident Kay Tiffany. Join this guided walk to discover the natural treasures of this property including Lexington’s largest beech grove, an opportunity to view the memorial bench to Kay, and then a walk to the nearby Poor Farm, the site of Lexington’s original Poor Farm which is now an open meadow. Walking surfaces will be flat woods trails. Heavy rain cancels. Meet at the end of Garfield Street next to the Garfield Street playground.

 

Walk Leaders: Elisabeth Bornhofft ([email protected]) and Fran Ludwig ([email protected])

 

LexFarm: LexFarm.org

52 Lowell Street
Lexington, MA 02420

 

FARM STAND open to the public: Organic produce from our fields and local partners. 

Wednesday 1pm-6pm

Thursday 3pm-7pm

Friday 1pm-6pm

Saturday 9am-4pm

Phone: (781) 862-7247

LexFarm’s Farm Stand is located on the farm at 52 Lowell Street in Lexington. When entering the address into GPS, please note that the farm is on the border of Lexington and Arlington, and therefore the location may be listed as Arlington or Lexington.

We accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in the farm stand.

 

Lexington Farmers Market: http://www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.org

Locally Grown, Locally Sourced, Locally Produced
in Lexington, Massachusetts and Beyond

2019 Lexington Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays
2:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Corner of Mass Ave, Fletcher Ave, & Woburn St.
Lexington, MA