Tuesday, September 24 from 1:30-2:30pm. Online. The alarming acceleration of global warming is a grave threat to all forms of life. The only viable solution is the reduction and removal of the excess greenhouse gases –atmospheric CO2 and methane– produced … Read More
The average elementary school disposes of 20,000 pounds of lunch waste every year. That’s 10 tons of trash per school! By packing a healthy lunch for your child in a reusable lunch box with a reusable bottle of water or milk, you … Read More
Sunday, September 15 from 1:15pm-4pm. Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). Do you have a broken item in your home that you know you could fix with the right guidance? Fix-It Clinics empower Newton residents to fix for themselves, … Read More
Registration is now open for the Newton Community Farm’s Late Fall CSA. Enjoy a variety of fall vegetables grown on the farm as well as by other local growers. Pick up is every other Tuesday beginning October 29, and the … Read More
Fall is the best time to start transitioning lawns to organic. The key to a healthy lawn is healthy soil and good mowing, watering, and fertilizing practices. Healthy soil contains high organic content and is teeming with biological life. Healthy … Read More
Wednesday, September 18 at 1pm. Online. Artificial turf poses a number of health and environmental concerns, including chemicals in artificial turf materials, plastic pollution in the environment, habitat loss, and excess heat. Recent research has shed additional light on the … Read More
Saturday, September 7 from 7:30am-1:30pm. Resource Recovery Center (115 Rumford Ave., Newton). Disposing of household hazardous waste (HHW) products properly is crucial to reducing toxins in our bodies and our environment. Certain types of HHW have the potential to cause … Read More
Sunday, September 8 from 3-5pm. Meet at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). Join Bike Newton for a special ride they are calling the “Tour de PictureUsNewton.“ Newton Community Pride (NCP) has produced a public art exhibit, #PictureUsNewton, … Read More
The school year begins in a few weeks and shopping for school supplies looms large for many families. Before you reach for new, take a good look at what you already have and can reuse. It can be a teaching … Read More
Sunday, August 25 from 7-8pm. Online. Join the Sierra Club of Massachusetts for a virtual plant-based cooking course. If you’ve been interested in cooking more plant-based meals but don’t know where to start or even just want to gain some … Read More
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