Massachusetts needs to build more solar energy to clean up our dirty power grid. But that energy shouldn't come at the expense of forests, farmlands, and biodiverse habitats -- natural and working lands absorb one tenth of Massachusetts' greenhouse gas emissions each year.

To protect nature and expand solar energy, Mass Audubon teamed up with researchers at Harvard Forest to conduct a statewide study that proves we can build most of the solar we need on rooftops, parking lots, and already developed lands-with the right policy changes: massaudubon.org/growingsolar. Barnstable Land Trust is pleased to partner on this program where Mass Audubon's Vice President for Policy and Advocacy, Michelle Manion, will discuss this important research with recommendations for how Massachusetts can responsibly meet its solar energy goals. Free! Pre-registration is required.