NSUU Green Sanctuary

09/20/2026

Congratulations, Ipswich HS Green Team!
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09/17/2026

From Mass Audubon, a Petition:
https://web.massaudubon.org/site/SSurvey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=5207

Here's some background:
Our best chance to reduce the use of anticoagulant rodent poisons across the state is for the Legislature to include Sections 74 and 75 of the Senate version of the Mass Ready Act (S.3064) in the final proposal.

Sections 74 and 75 state that cities and towns would be able to ban anticoagulant rodenticides as bylaws or ordinances within their municipal borders, including private property. This would be a gamechanger for the way pest control companies operate and would provide a path for municipal campaigns to make a difference in their communities.

Because the House and Senate passed different versions of the same bill, a Conference Committee was appointed to sort out the differences. The Conference Committee is a temporary group of three representatives and three senators who will decide on the final version this fall.

Letter to the Mass Ready Act Conference Committee in support of Section 74 and 75 re: anticoagulant rodent poisons in the Mass Ready Act (S3064)

09/08/2026

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Great chart from the Electric Vehicle Council showing sales by fuel type. The trend is clear, and it’s pure electric.

07/16/2026

Check the YouTube link in comments for native plant tips

Was anyone in the Boston area tuning in to WGHB radio around 2:20 today? The Culture Show had Native Plant Trust's Uli Lorimer on discussing the drought, why lawns go dormant, and what to plant for the future. The YouTube is in the comments, fast forward to 3:17 to listen in.
Uli said a lot that I 100% agree with and called out two plants to plant for drought resilience in the future: the mountain mints and seaside goldenrod - Solidago sempervirens. YES! Two of my go-tos when people ask about this same thing and two I also pointed out in this Monday's post. Here is the stunning seaside goldenrod in it's wild spot: the dunes. This was taken a few years ago at Crane Beach down the road from me in Ipswich, MA. If it can grow in that environment imagine how lush it will be in your regular gardens?! I always have this in stock as it's such an amazing plant, and a critical nectar source for monarchs migrating through my seaside town in the fall.

05/29/2026

The Grid and the Scam, by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
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04/18/2026

Earth Week green activities at North Shore Mall, Saturday April 25

Family activities include flower planting, biodegradable crafts, and more.