Did you know that eating less meat is not only a way for individuals to add healthy ingredients to their diet, but also a way to fight climate change? Green Newton invites you to join us for a vegetarian potluck … Read More
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Please join Boomerang Bags at the New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville) on Saturday, December 7 from 12-4 pm to help the environment and your neighbors. We are working to make 50 bags for residents of The Second Step … Read More
Shop locally for eco-friendly holiday gifts, sustainable kitchen goods, accessories, organic cotton clothing, leggings and socks, handmade ceramics, wooden gifts, fun organic cotton t-shirts, Vejibags, Bees Wrap, paintings, and more. Come for holiday gifts and sustainable everyday goods. Bring your … Read More
Beginning November 4, there are new hours at the Book Shed at the Newton Resource Recovery Center (115 Rumford Ave., Newton). The new hours are: Monday: 12 pm – 2 pm Tuesday: 10 am – 1 pm Wednesday: 10 am … Read More
Get a head start on holiday gifts! Transform your broken jewelry and leftover jewelry-making materials (beads, wire, etc.) into something new in the Makerspace at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton) on Saturday, December 7 from 10:30am-12:30pm. We … Read More
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller has proposed that the City acquire and preserve 17.4 acres of Webster Woods land now owned by Boston College. Join us on Saturday, November 2 from 1-2:30pm for a 1.5 mile walk in the woods that … Read More
Want to start composting and have some fun? Start with your Halloween pumpkin – don’t trash it, come with the whole family and smash it. Bring your pumpkin and candy to the War Memorial Circle behind City Hall (1000 Commonwealth … Read More
Autumn is time for fall foliage in New England. On Saturday, October 26 from 1-2pm, learn why leaves change color and drop off in October, and how climate change is altering the season. It might be possible to see beautiful … Read More
It is easy being “green” on Halloween. Just make choices that are people-healthy, animal-friendly and Earth-conscious. All you need is time to plan ahead and some creative thinking: When it comes to costumes and décor—reuse, borrow, trade, purchase used or … Read More
Beeswax/cotton wraps keep your food covered while protecting the environment by reducing the use of plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Learn to make your own on Saturday, November 16 from 1-3pm in the Makerspace at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., … Read More
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