Why are dark skies good for you?
April 12, 2026 @2pm - Carpenter Museum
Rehoboth Land Trust Nature’s Voices Speaker Series
Dark skies are critical for the health of humans and animals alike, yet light pollution gets worse every year. Join Rehoboth Land Trust at our annual meeting to hear J. Kelly Beatty, science educator and former editor at Sky & Telescope magazine, as he reveals the benefits of dark skies and how we can help. Kelly served for more than a decade on the Board of Directors for DarkSky International, and is now an officer with the Massachusetts chapter of DarkSky. You also may have heard him as a popular guest on the Boston Public Radio show on WGBH.
This is the second of five events in RLT’s 2026 Nature’s Voices Speaker Series. Mark your calendars for the rest of the series:
May 16, 2026 @6:30pm - Fundamentals of Nature Photography, Dennis Goulet - Carpenter Museum
Are you an aspiring photographer? Is your social media full of pretty pics from the outdoors? Hone your photo skills with Dennis Goulet, who will share the characteristics and techniques of good nature photography. Those who attend will also be invited to a follow-up virtual presentation, featuring the opportunity to receive feedback on one of their photos. Dennis is an award-winning photographer whose images from around the world have appeared in such publications as Audubon, Sierra, and Nature’s Best Photography.
June 14, 2026 @11:30am - Live Animal Show, Capron Park Zoo - Goff Hall
Kick off your summer vacation by getting up close and personal with some cool critters! The Capron Park Zoo will showcase all sorts of live creatures, including lizards, snakes, and turtles, plus small mammals like an adorable tenrec. Don't know what a tenrec is? Stop by and find out! If the animals are up to it, you might even be able to pet some of them! Find out about the wildlife conservation programs at Capron Park Zoo, plus ways you can help protect Rehoboth wildlife.
September 8, 2026 @6:30pm - Mushroom Chat & Chomp, Mushroom Hunting Foundation - Goff Hall
RLT is thrilled to partner with the Blanding Public Library to present the Mushroom Hunting Foundation. Learn all about the when, what, where, and how of responsible mushroom foraging from Foundation cofounders Ryan and Emily Bouchard. Not sure exactly how to prepare all those mushrooms when you’re done foraging? You’re in luck! They’ll also demonstrate different ways to cook mouth-watering mushroom meals.
All events are free and open to the public. The Rehoboth Land Trust 2026 Nature’s Voices Speaker Series is funded in part by a grant from the Rehoboth Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Thank you RCC!
Rehoboth Land Trust, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded entirely by donations and run by dedicated volunteers. We are not a town committee. Learn more at www.rehobothlandtrust.org.
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