Harvard Conservation Trust is happy to support the Harvard Community Conference.
Harvard Community Conference 
Saturday, March 2nd (snow date, March 16th)
from 2 – 4 pm
Volunteers Hall, Harvard Public Library
Co-sponsored by
Arm in Arm and Harvard’s Climate Initiative Committee

This year’s Harvard Community Conference event, brought to you by a Bromfield student, will focus on stories of climate change seen through the eyes of local residents—farmers, environmental activists, employees in the food industry and others. Their stories will touch upon their personal experience, thoughts, and feelings about climate change.

The event is free and open to everyone and includes the following guests:

Melissa Marteney (Harvard Resident): Melissa worked for 21 years at the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) where she observed the effects of climate change in many different aspects of recreational activities, conservation efforts and beach operations.

Ellie Maglothlin: Ellie is a youth activist and Bromfield graduate.

Adam Meier (Harvard Resident): Adam is a Green, Healthy, and Sustainable Products Director at Housing Partnership Network. He works across a network of leading affordable housing nonprofits to build and support healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities for all.

Marion Stoddart (Ayer Resident): Marion is an activist and community leader best known for her work leading up to the rescue and recovery of the Nashua River in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She later founded the Nashua River Watershed Association.

Charlotte Vallaeys (Harvard Resident): Charlotte is an expert in all things organic at General Mills, one of the largest producers of certified packaged foods with brands including Annie’s, Cascadian Farm and Muir Glen.

Paul Willard (Still River Resident): Paul is a well-known member of our community. Paul ran the Willard Farm and provided vegetable plants and summertime produce in Still River for the last several decades. He is especially known for his superior corn. Paul also served on the Town Conservation Commission and as Harvard’s Animal Control Officer.

Come! Gather with us to share these stories and browse the student and community art display.  Chat with local community organizations and be surprised by a presentation by 5th  grade HES students.

Enjoy some beverages, sweets, stories and time with your neighbors.