When you come across a helpless-looking baby bird out of its nest, it’s hard to resist the overpowering urge to come to the rescue. But most of the time it’s best to do nothing. Many birds that people try to … Read More
Category Archives: Take Action
Tuesday, May 21 at 5:30pm. Newton Centre Green. Mass Power Forward is holding seven mini-rallies across the state to demand that the Massachusetts legislature pass critical climate bills now. Join the rally in Newton Centre and show that you want … Read More
Thursday, May 30 at 7pm. Congregation Dorshei Tzedek/Second Church (60 Highland St., West Newton) and and online. Hear from housing and fiscal policy experts who will address both the practical implications and research on the potential for new development, particularly … Read More
There’s never been a better time to try vegan. The inaugural Newton Vegan Chef Challenge kicked off on May 1st. Local chefs have been competing for the dining public’s votes with creative and delicious plant-based menu options. Veganism is on … Read More
Thursday, May 23 at 7pm. Online. Dr. Sarah Evans, Assistant Professor of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, will share the latest science on how pesticides impact health, children’s unique vulnerability, and … Read More
Over two-thirds of American households have a pet, mainly dogs and cats, and most of us would go above and beyond for them; after all, they are a part of the family. The last thing we want to do is … Read More
MassRecycle President Gretchen Carey and Vice President Waneta Trabert are joined by Gail Sowerder Garron, Regional Planner for MassDEP, and Alison Beucler, Sanitation and Hazardous Material Program Manager for the City of Somerville, to discuss food waste diversion in K-12 … Read More
Saturday, May 18 at 9:30 am. Cold Spring Park (1094 Beacon St., Newton) Alan Nogee, Friends of Cold Spring Park President, will take visitors on a tour of this beloved park. See and learn about native and invasive plants in … Read More
Thursday, May 23 from 5-6:30pm. Online. The Massachusetts Environmental Justice Legislative Table invites you to join in a vision for justice. All too often we see public policy driven by fear and scarcity–yet as our planet is transformed by climate … Read More
Thursday, May 30 at 7-8:30pm. Newton Education Center, Room 304, (100 Walnut Street, Newton) and Online. Join Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) and the City of Newton for our Cheesecake Brook community update meeting. We’ll present updates on greening projects … Read More
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