A guide to electrifying your residence, from heat pumps to solar panels and more By Justin Gerdes, Sierra Magazine September 16, 2024 IF YOU WANT TO HELP fight climate change—while saving money in the long run—electrifying your home is a … Read More
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The Village Bank and the City of Newton are trying to give away microgrant money! The microgrant program supports local projects designed to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and still has funds available. The Village Bank and … Read More
Saturday, September 28, 11am-3pm (rain date September 29). Nightingale Community Garden (512 Park St., Dorchester). Join us for a day of celebrating and learning about urban agriculture and climate justice work across Boston. This fair will have climate justice related … Read More
These labels are required as an “open date” regulation in Massachusetts for packaged food that has a shelf life of less than 90 days. However, there are no federal or state guidelines on expiration dates. While spoiled food is unpalatable, … Read More
Sunday, October 6 from 9:30am-12pm. Newton Community Farm (303 Nahanton St., Newton). The popular Fall Family Fun Day is back with lots of fun for the whole family! Come for the farm scavenger hunt, pumpkin decorating, seed matching game, and … Read More
Tuesday, September 17 from 1:30-6pm. Cold Spring Park Farmers Market (1094 Beacon St, Newton). Come to the Farmers Market at Cold Spring Park to buy your favorite native plants from GrowNative Massachusetts, Bluestem Natives, Lady Fern Farm, and possibly other … Read More
Wednesday, September 11 from 7-8pm. Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). Do you want to reduce your energy use? Would you like to take advantage of rebates and tax credits to decrease the cost of installing insulation … Read More
Sunday, September 15 from 1-4 pm (Rain Date, September 22). Various Locations. The Second Annual Newton Pollinator Garden Tour will offers visitors a chance to view public and private pollinator gardens with mostly native plants in Newton Center, Newton Highlands, … Read More
Mothers Out Front Newton is partnering with ProtectNewtonTrees.org to raise awareness of the significant role mature trees play in fighting climate change and to mobilize our community to save these trees from neglect, drought, construction activity, mulch volcanoes, gas leaks, and … Read More
Saturday, September 28 from 10am-2pm. Brown School (40 Baldwin Road, Marblehead). Head up to Marblehead for Sustainable Marblehead’s Sustainability Fair where green vendors, local nonprofits, speakers, children’s crafts and EV test drives will be featured.
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