Hello Everyone – As Scarlet said, “Tomorrow is another day,” and I hope the weather on Sunday, June 4 will allow folks to venture forth and enjoy the many free events being offered for Biodiversity Day 2006. You can see many live, rare species of turtles at the Spencer Peirce Little Farm from 9:30 – Noon or Live Rehabilitated Animals in the afternoon at the Refuge Headquarters and nature walks during the day at the Audubon Center. A tour of the Shellfish plant at the end of Plum Island is being offered at 10:30. All events are free.

I especially want to call attention to David Hall’s offer to have an ongoing self-guided “green tour” of his new building and the other Tannery buildings – including roof top views. The meeting place is by the entrance to his new building – His intern will be there to show folks the way. The self guide sheet can be picked up at the Joppa Audubon Center and at the meeting place as well. As the City moves forward with thoughts about housing and other development, we hope they will keep “green” in mind.

Parker River Clean Water Association wants folks to realize that biodiversity awareness is more than going on nature walks, but is part of the local scene in our buildings and economic activities such as the shellfish plant.

Marlene Schroeder, Newburyport

Parker River Clean Water Association