"BEE THE CHANGE:

Tuesday, September 12, at 1 p.m., Porter Medical Center physician Dr. Mike Kiernan will speak about an initiative he launched in 2015 with his wife Tawnya, a local pediatrician. Through this initiative, “Bee the Change,” the Kiernans identify under-used properties, particularly solar farm locations, for the planting of flowers, shrubs, and trees attractive to pollinators. The benefits include providing screening for the panels, as well as habitats for pollinators – the numbers of many of which have declined in recent years. After the presentation, Dr. Kiernan will lead a tour of the plantings on the solar panel field at Tourterelle in New Haven where the Kiernans have planted almost 100 different kinds of plants. This lecture qualifies for master gardener educational credits.

LOCATIONS: Business meeting and Presentation at The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Road, Middlebury 05753. Tour at solar field, 3521 Ethan Allen Highway, New Haven 05472.

Oct 2, 2024, 6:30 to 8 PM

Oct 5, 2024, 10 AM to 5 PM

Oct 6, 2024, 1 to 4 PM