Wednesday, November 12, 6:30-7:30pm. Online. The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) recently proposed a plan that would allow for sewage to continue to be dumped into the Charles River forever. During a meeting with its Board of Directors, MWRA officials … Read More
Newton Conservators recently sent local candidates three questions pertaining to open space and the environment. See the results here of the questionnaire to candidates for Mayor and City Council that you can use to help evaluate your choices before election … Read More
Sunday, September 21, 11-2:30pm. Multiple gathering points in Boston (See below). SunDay is a global day of action celebrating the unstoppable rise of clean energy. Come join the pilgrimage in Boston ending at Boston Common with brief multi-faith worship service … Read More
Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) is an investment approach that uses both financial and non-financial information to align an investor’s social and environmental values with the pursuit of competitive financial returns. SRI has much in common with traditional investing. Investors typically … Read More
Do you worry about how climate chaos poses a financial threat to you and our society? Would you like to learn more about how each of us can redirect money away from planetary destruction and toward a better future? These … Read More
At Lavender Cafe in West Newton, you can enjoy standard café menu items like croissants but also Venezuelan specialties like arepas, rice bowls, tequeños (fried dough with cheese) and cachitos (sweet bread with savory fillings). There’s also an appetizing assortment … Read More
The Climate Change Microgrant program supports Newton projects designed to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Village Bank and the City of Newton are each contributing $2,500 to the program this year, as they have done in … Read More
Plastic Free July is an annual event that began in Western Australia in 2011 and has spread across the globe. It aims to raise awareness of the amount of plastic in our lives by encouraging people to reduce their reliance … Read More
Wednesday, June 11, 7pm. Eliot Church of Newton (474 Center St., Newton Corner). The Creation Care Team of the Eliot Church of Newton will hold a plant-based potluck supper to hear from Urban Larson on the topic of “Sustainable Investment.” … Read More
Friday, May 16, 7-9am. (Meetup times vary by start location, see below). Various points in Needham/Newton. Join Bike Newton on a ride Friday morning to Boston’s National Bike to Work Day Festival in celebration of National Bike to Work Day. … Read More
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