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Essex County Greenbelt next week launches its eighth annual winter Film and Lecture Series, “Nature at Night.”
The free, five-part series, running from January to March, includes storytelling, lectures, a film screening and hands-on activities. First up is “Abenaki Stories of the Night,” Wednesday, Jan. 15, online, followed by the film, “In Echo All About,” Thursday, Jan. 30, in Haverhill; “The Dark Side of Light Pollution,” Wednesday, Feb. 5, in Lynn; “Nocturnal Animals of New England,” Tuesday, Feb. 18, in Salisbury; and “Nighttime Caterpillars and Moths,” Thursday, March 27, in Amesbury.
“While winter in New England is often seen as a time to retreat indoors, marked by shorter days and longer nights, it also offers a unique opportunity to explore the natural world in a new light. This year’s Film and Lecture Series invites attendees to reframe the winter darkness—not as something to fear, but as a time to embrace the quiet beauty of nature and reflect on its mysteries,” the nonprofit says.
Programs are open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Participants are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy refreshments and mingle with fellow nature enthusiasts.
Registration takes place online at ecga.org.