Wednesday, March 27 from 7-8pm. Online. We’re spotlighting women in the electric vehicle community. This is a chance for people who are underrepresented in the industry to tell you about their experiences and what drove them to make the switch … Read More
Category Archives: Talks and Workshops
Wednesday, March 6 from 7-8:30pm. Online. You’ve probably heard “Save The Bees!” but do you know which bees need saving? Over 4,000 species of bees inhabit North America, and most don’t live in hives or make honey. These wild bees … Read More
Wednesday, March 13 at 7:30pm. Online. Landscapers; homeowners; people working on quieter, cleaner land care; and a water expert will share information about how to make your yard more sustainable. Q & A will follow. Please join us to get … Read More
Wednesday, March 6 at 7pm. Online. Are you wondering how to keep the lights on when the sun’s not shining? Jay Turner, an environmental studies professor at Wellesley College, will discuss his recent book Charged: A History of Batteries and … Read More
Thursday, February 29 from 7-8:30pm. Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium (330 Homer Street, Newton). LWVN – together with its cosponsors Better Action Now on Artificial Turf in Newton, Green Newton, and Mothers Out Front Newton – will hold a presentation … Read More
Monday, February 26 at 7pm. Online. The City of Newton Zoning and Planning Committee (ZAP) is holding a public hearing on Monday, February 26 on the proposed Electrification Ordinance. Please consider attending the meeting to show support for the passage … Read More
Thursday, March 14 from 7-8:30pm. Online. Our landscapes have a tremendous impact on bird diversity, and with so many native bird populations in steep decline, understanding their needs is more important than ever. With her urban garden as a case … Read More
Wednesday, February 28 at 7pm. Online. Join a special Sierra Club virtual screening of “Burned,” a short film about PFAS and the firefighters on the front line of PFAS exposure. There will be a Q&A with the Sierra Club National … Read More
Tuesday, February 20 from 8-9am. Online. Artificial turf is favored by those who want the short term ease of maintenance and longer playtime for youth, but it comes with long term consequences for our health and the health of the … Read More
Thursday, February 22, from 7-8:30pm. Online. Join the Charles River Watershed Association and the City of Newton for an initial public meeting on a grant from the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management looking at keeping pollution out of Cheesecake … Read More
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