Mass Recycle’s Gretchen Carey and Waneta Trabert answer the perennial question “Why can’t I recycle this?” Recycling is a commodity, and not only does it need to be collected and sorted, someone needs to want to buy it. To understand … Read More
Category Archives: Talks and Workshops
Sunday, February 25 from 1:15-4:15pm. 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 folks to fix for themselves, and … Read More
Introduced by actor and environmentalist Ted Danson, the documentary film We’re All Plastic People Now investigates the hidden story of plastic and its effects on human health. In an era of throw-away ease, convenience has cost us our well-being. We’re … Read More
Tuesday, February 27 at 12pm. Online. Considering upgrading your heating system? We’re here to answer any questions you might have about heat pumps: a super-efficient heating and cooling option. There are BIG rebates & incentives to install, too. Join this … Read More
Thursday, February 8 at 7-9pm. Sherborn Town Hall, 2nd Floor Select Board Conference Room (19 Washington Street, Sherborn) and Online. Join Trevor Smith, Weston Nurseries’ Design and Education Manager, for a talk on the why, what, and how of native … Read More
Plant-based food blogger Marla Felcher has created The 14-Day Greener Plate Challenge, a free, low-lift, online campaign to help us along a sustainable eating journey. From February 9-23, the campaign will educate participants in a fun, engaging way, about the … Read More
Saturday, February 3 at 10:30am. Children’s Program Room, Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). Bring your stuffie for songs, stories, and repairs. The stuffie hospital will restuff, stitch up tears, glue noses back on, and get your stuffie ready … Read More
Monday, February 5 from 7-8pm. Online. George Wuerthner is an ecologist and long-time grazing activist. He has published 38 books, many of which address environmental issues, including Welfare Ranching: The Subsidized Destruction of the American West. George will discuss the … Read More
Catch this talk and hands-on demonstration of electric induction cooking by Rachelle Boucher, Executive Chef and Electric Kitchens Expert of Kitchens to Life. She demonstrates how it works, shows its pluses and minus, and explains how and why to move … Read More
Thursday, February 1 from 12-1pm. Online. This talk brings together different perspectives on climate change – that of a climate-focused investment advisor, and a climate artist. We will discuss the interconnectedness of our fields and how we can collaborate to … Read More
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