The Newton Farmers Market will open for the summer season with a new location at Newton South High School (140 Brandeis Road, Newton Center) and some new procedures. Come buy fresh and support local farmers. Here are the opening dates and … Read More
As a way to spread the word about Green Newton’s new Take Action! tool and encourage our community to take action on climate change, readers have been sending in pics of their sidewalk chalk climate art. The latest were sent … Read More
While the climate crisis is a no joking matter, we can all use a little humor to keep our spirits up. As a lighthearted activity to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, Green Newton is proposing … Read More
During this time of stress and isolation, the return of buds on trees and singing birds are welcome signs of spring. Mass Audubon’s ‘Explore Nature at Home’ page includes a collection of information, videos, games, and activity sheets on local … Read More
Though COVID19 continues to dominate headlines and make our lives challenging, we can use the time of school closures and social distancing to teach our kids about the environment. Environment America has created a list of activities to do with … Read More
On Tuesday, March 10 from 3-4pm at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton), Children ages 5 & up are invited to celebrate spring by planting seedlings, making a pinecone bird feeder, learning about earthworm composting and meeting animal … Read More
On Saturday, February 29 at 7 pm, the youth group at the First Unitarian Universalist Society (1326 Washington St., West Newton) will be hosting their annual Coffee House— a night of performances by local youth. All of the proceeds from ticket … Read More
On Tuesday, March 10 from 3-4pm in the Druker Auditorium at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton), kids can make pine cone bird feeders, create art from recycled materials, plant seedlings, and meet live animals! Students for a … Read More
The potluck has been postponed. Please check on the Green Newton website and enews for future rescheduling. The popular GN community vegetarian dinner is back! Eating less meat is a simple, effective way for us to help fight climate change. … Read More
On Saturday, January 25 from 1-3pm, the Newton Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Recycling and the Newton Free Library Makerspace is hosting an upcycling event to make your own beeswax food wraps at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). … Read More
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