Want to take a closer look at historic sites and landmarks around the City of Newton? Historic Newton is once again presenting walking tours this summer! We’ll be visiting the Mount Ida campus, Newton Cemetery, and more. We also have … Read More
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Newton is home to almost 70,000 cars, which contribute over 300,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. Our cars, along with our homes, make up the majority of greenhouse gas emissions in Newton. While we recommend driving an electric … Read More
The Newton Free Library’s Library of Things offers many useful and fun items that you can check out just like a book. Among the items available is a Portable Movie Projector and 120″ Screen that you can use to create … Read More
Learn how to make healthy plant-based food with the Sierra Club’s Plant-based Planet Team. The event is free and open to the public. After registering, instructions for joining via Zoom or phone will be sent one day in advance. Contact … Read More
Members of the public are invited to view presentations by the Newton South DaVinci program students on Wednesday, May 25 from 10am-1pm in the College and Career Resource Room (Room 7132) at Newton South High School. This space is accessed … Read More
With bird and other pollinator populations in steep decline, one of the best things you can do is add native plants to your yard. Native plants are considered those that were present before European colonization, and they have a wide … Read More
On Wednesday, May 11 from 7-8:15pm, join expert birder Pete Gilmore in the webinar ‘Spring Warblers in Newton’ to learn about spring warblers that now are migrating through and to our area. Pete will view the field marks (using photographs) … Read More
ArtsEmerson presents Sea Sick, the celebrated one woman show that follows a science journalist’s grand adventure into the depths of the ocean to reveal its secrets, perils, and hope. See it in person at the Paramount Center (559 Washington St, … Read More
See what your neighbors in Lexington are doing to combat climate change and foster biodiversity at Lexington’s first ever “Earth Day in May,” Saturday, May 14 from 10am-5pm. All over town, Lexington residents and organizations will be offering tours of … Read More
The Newton Community Farm will hold its annual Seedling Sale on Saturday, May 14 through Sunday, May 15 from 12-5pm. In addition to nearly 100 varieties of plants, there will also be soil and soil amendments, and NCF t-shirts for … Read More
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