Sunday, April 21 from 12-4pm. Newton North High School (457 Walnut Street, Newton). If you’ve been considering getting insulation, heat pumps, or solar for your home, make sure to stop by our Earth Day Festival. Newton’s Energy Coach will be … Read More
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, lawns and gardens in our country are sprayed with more than 90 million pounds of insecticides and herbicides a year. The mowers and edgers that maintain them emit nearly 27 million tons of … Read More
Support local farms and get your fruit, flowers, and seedlings at the Newton Community Farm (NCF). Fruit Newton Community Farm is partnering once again with Autumn Hills Orchard to bring 8 weeks of delicious apples and other fruits from August … Read More
In celebration of Earth Month, Fulfilled Goods (612 Washington Street, Newtonville) is offering 10% off refills all month. This is a good chance to stock up on staples like beans, grains, spices, olive oil, in addition to soaps, shampoos, conditioners, … Read More
Pesticide-free Zone Pesticide-free zones are important for the health of children, families, pets, the environment and the community. Show that your yard is a nature nurturing habitat with one of these eye catching “Pesticide-Free Zone” signs. Eight inches in diameter, … Read More
If you are composting, either curbside with Black Earth organics pickup service, at home with a backyard compost bin, or at one of the free City of Newton drop-off sites, you will need a convenient way to save your food … Read More
Tuesday, April 2 from 7:30pm. Online. Learn about home solar options that take advantage of generous state and federal incentives. It’s a good deal, with paybacks often in the 6-10 years. Also covered will be new solar battery options can … Read More
No Mow May encourages people to leave their lawn undisturbed during the month of May to help bees and other pollinators that lack abundant food sources this time of year. This is one way to help provide a habitat for … Read More
As a renter, you may feel there is not much you can do when it comes to energy efficiency of your dwelling. Consider letting your landlord know about the rebates and programs landlords can access to make their properties more … Read More
Saturday, April 6 from 3-5pm. Newtonville. The Dahl * Kuczewski family is hosting the next Green Newton neighborhood house party–stop by and say hello! Stay and learn how to reduce or eliminate gas and oil, find out about incentives and … Read More
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