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Wednesday, January 22, 12-1pm. Online. The Dam Busters 201 series will start on January 22 with a webinar by Professor Noah Snyder of Boston College about his research on dam removal across New England. The series will continue on February … Read More
The Greener Plate Challenge 2025–a 10-day free, fun email campaign for anyone who wants to learn how to eat more healthily and save the planet–is on from February 4-13! The Challenge: Once you sign up, you will get a single … Read More
Thursday, February 6, 7:30-9pm. Our Lady Help of Christians, Lower Hall (573 Washington Street, Newton). Do you worry about single-use plastics filling your family’s lunchboxes and garbage pails? Are you frustrated by the increasing use of disposable plastics at holiday … Read More
Studio HPDC’s High Performance Building for Carpenters training course teaches carpenters how to apply fundamental building skills to high-performance construction projects. Participants will learn high-performance essentials through building science lessons, hands-on practice with mock-up assemblies, and project management training. Information … Read More
There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about the health hazards of gas stoves. Not only does cooking with gas generate methane, there can be particulates in the gas that reduce your indoor air quality. If … Read More
Did you miss the December 11 presentation co-sponsored by Green Newton, the Electric Vehicle Task Force, and the Newton Free Library? Watch the video to learn all about EV charging in Newton, including practical tips, available resources, and how to … Read More
Wednesday, January 15, multiple sessions. Wayland Town Building, Large Meeting Room (41 Cochituate Rd., Wayland). Local native plant gardeners Shelley Trucksis and Jean Milburn will make a presentation about local native plants and their role in preserving our ecosystem. Sowing … Read More
Are you interested in reducing waste in Newton? Or promoting composting? Would you like a voice in what happens in the city? The Newton Sustainable Materials Management Commission (SMMC) is seeking two new members and would like to invite interested … Read More
Thursday, January 16, 6:30-8:30pm. The Public Library of Brookline, Brookline Village Library (361 Washington Street Brookline). Learn about the dangers lurking in everyday plastics and how they affect our well-being. Discover what steps Brookline is taking to address this issue. … Read More
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