Reduce, reuse, and register for the New Art Center’s Recycled Sculptures Workshop. During two Fridays on March 4 and 11 from 4:30-5:45pm, caregivers and children in grades 2-4 will rework cereal, frozen pizza, and other colorful food boxes into imaginative … Read More
Registration opens on January 17 on the Newton Community Farm website for these spring and summer education programs for kids. Preregistration is required. February Break – Climate Change for Kids February 21–February 25, 9-11:30am for ages 7–12 $250 In a … Read More
On Sunday, December 12 from 6-7pm, learn how to make healthy plant-based food with the Sierra Club MA Plant-based Planet Team! We’ll demonstrate how to make various plant-based dishes at home. Feel free to ask questions during this casual online … Read More
“The electric-assist is a game changer. The bicycle is replacing all our local car trips.” You might have seen this bike around Needham and asked, “What is that?” We have the answer; it is an Urban Arrow Family electric-assist bicycle … Read More
Stop by the display cases in the lobby of the Newton Free Library during the month of November to learn about the City of Newton’s Climate Action Plan to reach our goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. The City is … Read More
Ann Berwick, Co-Director of Sustainability for Newton and long-time Newton resident, has a new bike. This would not be news, except for the details: the bike is an EV-assisted recumbent tricycle, made by Ice Trike. Ann has mobility challenges due … Read More
Walking Webster Woods Saturday, October 16 from 10-11:30am Join Barbara Bates, Newton Conservators’ Board member, in navigating the more common trails in Webster Woods while admiring fall foliage and learning about how leaves turn color. Includes visits to the vernal … Read More
Maybe you’ve been thinking about induction cooking, but aren’t quite ready to take the leap. Now you can borrow an induction cooktop from the Newton Free Library, just like you’d borrow a book. The library’s package includes an induction cooktop, … Read More
Now you can take a walk in a park and enjoy a book while strolling. Earlier this year a group of residents and City Councilors formed The Newton Community Pollinator Group to recommend policies and programs to support pollinators. Work … Read More
Please join the Sierra Club Plant-based Planet Team for their October events. These events are free and open to the public. Our Sustainable Kitchen Cooking Class on Thursday, October 14 at 6:30pm Plant-based Cooking Demonstration on Sunday, October 24 at … Read More
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