Weld Hill: Science and Sustainability

Julie Warsowe, Manager of Visitor Education
Friday, October 21, 1:00-2:00pm
or Wednesday, October 26, 4:30-5:30pm.
Location: Weld Hill Reseach Building

Take a guided tour of the state-of-the-art Weld Hill Science and Administration Building. Learn about some of the cutting edge plant research and explore the “green” building and landscape design. Limit 10 people.

Wicked Bugs: The Louse that Conquered Napoleon’s Army and Other Insect Monstrosities

Amy Stewart, Writer and Gardener
1 Session: Sat Oct 22, 2:00-3:15pm
Location: Weld Hill Research Building

In a follow up to her very successful New York Times bestseller Wicked Plants, Amy Stewart tackles the insects, worms, and spiders that have tormented humankind for centuries. In this darkly comical look at the sinister side of our relationship with the natural world, Stewart has tracked down over 100 of our worst entomological foes—creatures that infest, infect, and generally wreak havoc on human affairs. With wit, style, and exacting research, Stewart has uncovered the most terrifying and titillating stories of bugs gone wild. She will share some of her discoveries in her inimically comedic way. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Fee: $5 member, $15 nonmember

Autumn Colors: A Mystery Revealed

David Lee, Tropical Biologist, Florida International University

1 Session: Tue Oct 25, 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Weld Hill Research Building

Part of the magic of living in New England is the stunning display of autumn foliage. But how, exactly, does the shift from greens to crimsons, yellows, burgundies, and oranges take place? And why are we treated to such a display? David Lee, who has spent his career studying the intricacies of color in plants, will explain some of the biological processes that take place within a deciduous plant come fall and also the signals  to humans and animals that are communicated through plant pigments.

Fee: Free member, $15 nonmember

Wood Decay Fungi Common to Urban Living Trees in the Northeast

Christopher J. Luley, Ph.D.  Urban Forestry LLC

1 Session: Thu Oct 27, 9:00am–4:00pm
Location: Weld Hill Research Building

In this workshop, Chris Luley of Urban Forestry LLC in Rochester, New York will introduce the wood decay fungi common to urban trees, their identifying characteristics and decay pathways, and methods and equipment available to test for decay. He will also present the results of a recent research study on visual assessment, sounding, and Resistograph testing for decay in urban trees. This program will take place in the classroom with some demonstrations in the landscape. Morning coffee is included; please bring your lunch.

Fee: $90 member, $120 nonmember
Offered with the Ecological Landscaping Association

For more information, visit the Arnold Arboretum’s Adult Education page.

Iñaki Hormaza, Arnold Arboretum Research Associate and Professor, Mayora Research Station of the Spanish Council for Scientific Research, will be discussing the cherimoya, a potentially sustainable fruit tree originating in the Andes, and his project which unites conservation, research, and production methods. In Central America, the cherimoya is called the Anona and in English speaking countries it is sometimes referred to as the “custard apple” or “sugar apple.”  It should be a wonderful evening linking research to the lives of small scale farmers in Central and South America.

From Genomics to Small Scale Agriculture: Tale of the Cherimoya, an Ancient New Crop

Iñaki Hormaza, Arnold Arboretum Research Associate and Professor, Mayora Research Station of the Spanish Council for Scientific Research

Wed Aug 10, 7:00–8:30pm [Weld Hill, 1300 Centre Street, Boston] Free, registration requested

The cherimoya, a fruit tree originating in the Andes, holds potential as a sustainable crop for the countries of that region and beyond. A wealth of genetic diversity, excellent organoleptic qualities (sensory food appeal), and high nutrition content make this fruit a potential component of Andean food security. Iñaki Hormaza, a visiting plant biologist at the Arboretum, is coordinating a project to capitalize on the species’ potential and will talk about his work that unites conservation, research, and production methods.

Please refer to the arboretum’s online calendar for more events, many of which are offered at Weld Hill.

Join us Monday June 14 at 7:00pm. We will hold our annual meeting in the community room at the Longfellow House, located at 885 South Street. Light refreshments will be served. To help us prepare RSVP to our Facebook event here.

Local and state government officials will be represented to offer updates. We will provide an outlook for the next year of LANA and most importantly we want to hear your ideas to make our neighborhood a better place.

The annual meeting provides several opportunities to get involved in our neighborhood:
1. Attend the meeting and hear what is going on in our part of the City.
2. Share ideas on how LANA can serve the neighborhood to make Roslindale a better place to live.
3. Become a member or renew the membership during the meeting. The $10 annual dues are the best deal in Roslindale, if not all of Boston.
4. Serve on the LANA board. We have several openings on our board for this next year. Being involved on the LANA board is a great way to be participate in, and serve your community. If you are interested in being involved in your neighborhood in this way, please shoot me an email before the meeting.

Your family is invited to the Longfellow house/LANA Pot Luck Supper

Meet your neighbors, share some great home cooking, get a brief update on LANA’s recent activities and even possibly win a door prize!

Longfellow House Community Room (885 South Street)

Please bring a dish to serve 8 people:  If your last name begins with…

A-F :  bring an appetizer

G-M: bring a main dish

N-T: bring a salad

U-Z: bring a dessert

For more information, please contact Carolyn Corcoran on 617-327-4817

WHEN: Wednesday, February 3rd
TIME: 6:00-8:00 PM
WHERE: Curley School Auditorium, 493 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

Improved Reliability • Faster Service • Passenger Amenities

Signs & Schedules
Enhanced Bus Stops Shelters
Improved Improved Reliability Traffic Flow
Faster Travel
Passenger Accessibility

For further information:
Contact Erik Scheier, MBTA @ (617) 222-3214 or escheier@mbta.com
Or Ralph DeNisco, McMahon @ (617) 556-0020 or ralph.denisco@mcmtrans.com

Project Proponent: WCI Corporation
Project Description: Upon the submission of Article 80 Small Project
Review Application by the developer, WCI Corporation, the Boston
Redevelopment Authority is hosting a Public Meeting to present and
discuss the proposed Forest Hills Parcels V & W Redevelopment Project,
a 44,300 SF commercial development that consists of 32,300 SF retail/
commercial space and 38 parking spaces on Parcel W (43,765 SF), and
1,116 SF commercial space and 20 parking spaces on Parcel V (22,236
SF) (“Proposed Project”) on MBTA’s Parcel V & W in Forest Hill area of
Jamaica Plain.

Close of Comment Period: February 17, 2010
Tai Y. Lim, Boston Redevelopment Authority Project Manager
phone: 617.918.4244
fax: 617.742.7783
email: Tai.Lim.BRA@cityofboston.gov

A copy of Article 80 Small Project Review Application may be reviewed at the
BRA, Boston City Hall, 9th fl, Monday – Friday, or at the BRA website at www.
bostonredevelopmentauthority.org.

**Copies are also available at the Connolly Branch Library, 433 Centre Street and the Jamaica Plain Library, 12 Sedgwick Street.

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Inés Palmarin, BRA Senior Planner II
Boston Redevelopment Authority
One City Hall Square 9th floor
Boston, MA 02122
Office : 617.918.4434
Fax: 617.367.6087