Tuesday, March 11, 7-8:30pm. Online. Since 1965, Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) has been the leading voice for a cleaner, healthier Charles River. While the river is significantly improved from its “Dirty Water” days, the work is not done. And … Read More
Wednesday, March 20, 12-1pm. Online. Join the University of Rhode Island for an engaging discussion on the latest research examining household exposures to PFAS and other harmful chemicals in consumer products. Learn how communities are taking action to reduce these … Read More
The Studio for High-Performance Design and Construction is once again offering their signature course, High-Performance Building for Carpenters. This training course teaches carpenters and builders how to apply fundamental building skills to high-performance construction projects. Participants will learn high-performance essentials … Read More
Sunday, March 2, 1:15-4pm. 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 you to fix your broken household items with … Read More
According to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, about 30% of the waste that we throw into the household trash is food scraps. By separating those scraps out and composting them, our trash that goes to the incinerator is reduced … Read More
Thursday, February 27, 3pm. Online. Breast cancer rates are rising globally, especially among younger people. Although known risk factors including increased age, obesity, alcohol use, and genetics play a role, the World Health Organization estimates that about half of breast … Read More
February 26, 6:30-9pm. Newton North High School (457 Walnut St., Newton). Newton Community Education is offering a class on growing veggies and herbs. Starting your garden from seeds gives you a sense of accomplishment and provides a variety of plantings … Read More
Most personal care products on the market today are made with chemicals that were introduced several decades ago. Since then, scientists have found that many of these chemicals are related to cancer, asthma, birth defects and fertility problems. Some of … Read More
Monday, March 3, 12pm. Online. Kat Eshel and Lynsey Heffernan will be discussing the MBTA’s recent Climate Assessment, taking stock of its climate commitments and work undertaken to date and articulating a vision for sustainability and resilience at the MBTA. Like … Read More
Tuesday, February 11, 7pm. Online. How is our commonwealth doing in the climate change battle, and what will it mean for you? Congregation Or Atid, in partnership with Jewish Climate Action Network, is pleased to once again welcome Massachusetts Climate … Read More
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