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JANUARY 2012

 

 

FEBRUARY 2012

Thursday, February 9, 7:00 pm

Bill McKibben “Eaarth, A New Planet”

Endicott College in the Wax Academic Center Auditorium

376 Hale Street, Beverly MA 01915

 

Bill McKibben  believes we have changed the planet in such a fundamental way that it is no longer the same planet, which he addresses in his newest book, Eaarth. Provoked by inaction, Bill came up with the idea of 350.org and has become a figurehead, speechmaker and stratgist for a call to action, because what happens next on Earth depends on us.

 

SSCW is pleased to be a co-sponsor with Endicott College.   

Free and open to the public.

 

Thursday, February 16, 7:00 - 8:30pm

Adopt a Beach Gathering

Beverly Farms Public Library

24 Vine Street, Beverly Farms, MA 01915

 

Beachkeepers and anyone interested in learning more about the program are invited to join us at one of our upcoming Adopt a Beach gatherings. These are friendly, informal events where we'll get to know each other, hear what others are doing at their beaches, learn how to use the on-line interactive forum and learn about activities planned for the program this year. Come on the 16th or on Feb 28 ---

 

Tuesday, February 28, 7:00 - 8:30pm

Adopt a Beach Gathering

Abbot Public Library, Meeting Room
235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA 01945

 

 

MARCH 2012

Monday, March 5, 7:30 - 8:30pm

Karen Ristuben performs "Just One Word..."

Center for the Arts, Rose Performance Hall

Endicott College, 376 Hale Street, Beverly MA 0191

 

In this 45-minute multi-media presentation, Karen presents the important environmental issue of marine plastic pollution through photography, video, sound, and archival images, addressing it through the various lenses of marine science, economics, politics, and our consumer culture.

 

Directions to Endicott's Center for The Arts: http://www.endicott.edu/Academics/ArtDesign-Academics/CenterForTheArtsDirections.aspx

 

APRIL 2012

 

April 2, Monday morning at 11:00 am

Natural History as Public History - Great Rivers of Salem

Sullivan Building Room 108, North Campus, Salem State University

Barbara Warren, SSCW Executive Director, will present an historical overview of Salem's Forest, South and North Rivers, describing how they have changed over the last 350 years and their current conditions. You will probably be surprised at what you hear.

 

Open to the public.

 

April 14, Saturday 9:30 – 11:30 am

Adopt a Beach TRAINING

Beverly Cooperative Bank, Community Room
87 Lafayette St (next to Wendy's), Salem, MA 01970

 

Become a beachkeeper at your favorite beach with our Adopt a Beach program. This training session will give you everything you need to get started. Please let us know what beach you would like to adopt by emailing info@salemsound.org or calling 978-741-7900. Don't know which beach, come and learn about the existing beach teams.

Program Description (62 KB PDF)

 

RSVP requested at info@salemsound.org or 978-741-7900

Note: Non-metered parking on Peabody Street, don't park in Bank parking lot.

 

April 15, Sunday 3 – 4 pm

Taking on Water

Lecture at the Bartlett Gallery, Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA

PEM and SSCW Members free; Non-members free with museum admission Reservations by April 12 (call PEM at 978-745-9500 ext. 3011)

 

Wendy Pabich, water scientist, educator and artist, presents a lively talk based on her forthcoming book: Taking On Water: How One Water Expert Challenged Her Inner Hypocrite, Reduced her Water Footprint (without Sacrificing a Toasty Shower), and Found Nirvana. As founder and president of Water Futures, Inc., Pabich, Ph.D., works to find innovative solutions to preserving sustainable water resources. Taking On Water represents Pabich's personal quest to critically examine her own water use while seeking solutions that can offer broader opportunities for positive change in communities. Co-sponsored by PEM, Wendy Pabich will also be leading a collaborative water footprinting art project in response to Ripple Effect, The Art of H20 from Tues., April 17 through Thurs., April 19, during April school vacation week. Stop by anytime between 10 am and 3 pm to participate in generating a wave sculpture that represents the water footprint of a pair of blue jeans (over 2,000 gallons used per pair).

 

April 17 & 18, Tuesday and Wednesday 1 – 4 pm

April school vacation week drop-in activities at the PEM Atrium
with Salem Sound Coastwatch

Where Does the Rain GO?

Peabody Essex Museum Atrium, Salem, MA

 

Come explore the travels of rainwater when it hits the ground and unintended consequences. SSCW will have several hands-on activities for children and adults of all ages. Stop by anytime between 1 and 4pm and stay as long as you like on Tuesday or Wednesday.

 

Wendy Pabich, water scientist, educator and artist, will also be on hand to lead a collaborative water footprinting art project in response to Ripple Effect, The Art of H20 during April school vacation week on her forthcoming book: Taking On Water: How One Water Expert Challenged Her Inner Hypocrite, Reduced her Water Footprint (without Sacrificing a Toasty Shower), and Found Nirvana. Participate in generating a wave sculpture that represents the water footprint of a pair of blue jeans (over 2,000 gallons used per pair) between 10 am and 3 pm Tuesday April 17 through Thursday April 19.

 

MAY 2012

 

 

 JUNE 2012

 

June 6, Wednesday evening 6:30 - 8:00pm

Free Workshop on Marine Invasive Species

Community Function Hall at Winter Island, Salem MA

 

Directions to Winter Island: Come into Salem and take either Derby Street or Webb Street to Fort Avenue. Turn right onto Winter Island Road before you reach Salem Willows.

 

Bio-invaders. They're not from outer space. But they are from other parts of the globe and they can harm our marine eco-system. Salem Sound is home to many marine bio-invaders. They're found in tidepools, along the rocky shoreline, and on floating docks.

 

Adienne Pappal, MA CZM Aquatic Invasive Species Program Coordinator, will share the results of our monitoring under the MIMIC, Marine Invader Monitoring and Information Collaborative. Her talk will be followed by an optional trip to the Winter Island tidepool SSCW has been monitoring for the past ten years. Be sure to wear shoes that can get wet and are suitable for walking on rocks.

 

RSVP requested (not required). If you don't have a Salem Parks sticker
for your car, tell the gate attendant you are attending the Salem Sound Coastwatch workshop.

For more information email info@salemsound.org or call 978-741-7900.

 

June 13, Wednesday evening 7:00 - 8:00pm

Marine Life of the North Atlantic:
Underwater Photography by Andy Martinez

Marblehead Public Library

 

Andrew Martinez, diver, photographer and author, will shares his spectacular underwater photographs with us. Andy, a Wenham resident, has been diving in New England waters for more than 40 years. He has compiled one of the most extensive collections of high quality images of marine life behavior from New England to Eastern Canada. His book, Marine Life of the North Atlantic, is considered the best guide to this region and is now in its 4th edition with more than 200 new photographs. http://www.andrewjmartinez.com

 

 

JULY 2012

 

AUGUST 2012

 

Saturday, August 18

7th Annual Swim & Fin – Open Water Swimming Races in Salem Harbor and New England Championships for USA Swimming and US Masters!

Forest River Park, 98 West Ave, Salem, MA;

 

Join us for SSCW’s annual fundraiser and signature event It’s very festive and is a great day in the park. There will be music, food, free admission to the park, an underwater touch tank, and of course, races for all ages and levels.

The races are 500 meters, 1 mile and 5k (3.1 miles), with excellent viewing opportunities. The NorthShore Sharks of the North Shore Y Aquatics Program have partnered with SSCW for this event again this year. For race details and to register will be on swimandfin.org later in the year.  If you are willing to volunteer, contact us at info@salemsound.org or 978-741-7900

 

 

SEPTEMBER 2012

 

Sunday, September 11

Coastal 5K Run for the Beach!

Start at Lynch Park, 55 Ober St, Beverly, MA

A great run with ocean views along Beverly’s waterfront. Music, food, raffles and more! All proceeds benefit Salem Sound Coastwatch's Adopt a Beach program. For more information will be posted later in the year. If you are willing to volunteer, contact us at 978-7900 or info@ salemsound.org

 

COASTSWEEP

Coastsweep is an international volunteer beach clean-up effort. Each year, thousands of COASTSWEEP volunteers take to the beaches, river banks, and seafloor to help remove debris that would otherwise pollute our oceans. The 2011 Massachusetts Coastsweep Campaign kicks off September 24. The Employees of CSL will be cleaning up Salem Willows on September 17.

If you would like to organize a beach clean-up in the Salem Sound watershed communities of Beverly, Danvers, Manchester, Marblehead, or Salem, please let us know.  Email us at info@salemsound.org or call 978-741-7900.

 

 

 

OCTOBER 2012

  

COASTSWEEP

Coastsweep efforts..continued into October.

 

 

NOVEMBER 2012

 

DECEMBER 2012