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Courageous Conversations- Rise in Hate: Antisemitism

This Courageous Conversation aims to explore firsthand the Jewish experience as it is impacted by hate44 sharing ways that the recent upswing in antisemitism has impacted our communities We will expand our conversation to discuss what each of us can do in a bold conversation about allyship44 education44 and the ways we can unite against hatred44 bigotry44…

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Native Shrubs of New England with Meredith Gallogly

Planting native shrubs in our gardens is a valuable way to create habitat44 but many of these beautiful and adaptable species are still little known or underutilized in horticulture In this presentation44 learn about the diversity and ecological value of the native shrubs that are common in our local woodlands44 wetlands44 and field edges44 as well as…

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Gardening with Native Plants: Why and How

In the first installment in the Andover Pollinator Pathway Speaker Series44 hear from Amy Meltzer who will focus on the current biodiversity crisis the evolutionary history among native plants44 insects44 birds and fungi44 and how the interdependent relationships among diverse species are necessary for their survival She will show how growing native plants and using ecological landscape…

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Courageous Conversations: Rise in Hate LGBTQ+ Panel Discussion

This Courageous Conversation aims to correct misinformation and provide an overview of approaches that community members and allies can use to improve conversations about LGBTQ equality44 with a focus on illustrating the concrete harms and hate that LGBTQ people face here in Andover and across Massachusetts44 helping straight44 cisgender people see those harms through their own eyes44…

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Courageous Conversations: A Rise in Hate

Hate incidents are on the rise44 instilling fear across the country44 including right here in Andover10Courageous Conversations presents a 5part series on the rise in hate44 where it stems from44 and the personal impacts Specifically44 these conversations will focus on hate towards Black and Brown people44 the LGBTQ community44 the Jewish community44 Asian Americans and Immigrants10This is…

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Heat Pumps: Green Heating and Cooling For Your Home

In this presentation44 Bob Zogg introduces homeowners to modern heat pumps44 including1010Their role in lowering greenhouse gas emissions10The functions they serve in the home10Available types of heat pumps10Example energycost and emissions comparisons10Available incentives10How to get started1010Bob Zogg is a founding member of the HeatSmart Alliance44 a volunteer organization that promotes clean heating and cooling systems in Massachusetts…

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