Are you interested in reducing waste in Newton? Or promoting composting? Would you like a voice in what happens in the city? The Newton Sustainable Materials Management Commission (SMMC) is seeking 2 new members and would like to invite interested … Read More
Saturday, October 26 (Meet between 9:30-10am). Hamilton Place in Newton. Volunteers are needed for the Friends of Hemlock Gorge 44th Annual Fall Cleanup. Please come and help preserve this scenic landmark in Newton. Volunteers will meet at Hamilton Place between … 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
Do you love your electric car? Share your love for driving electric with our community at the upcoming Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 21 from 12-4pm at Newton North High School. We are seeking additional cars to display and … Read More
Thursday, April 11 from 4:30-5:30pm. International Cafe, Newton North High School (457 Walnut St., Newton). Our next School Connections meeting is in-person in the International Cafe at Newton North High School, which is located next to the school cafeteria. Matt … Read More
Thursday, March 14 from 4:30-5:30pm. Online. We hope to see you at our next Green Newton School Connections meeting. Marc Welch will share information about his role as City of Newton Director of Urban Forestry and talk about how he … Read More
Thursday, February 8 from 4:30-5:30pm. Online. We hope to see you at our next Green Newton School Connections meeting. We are getting closer to incorporating paid Green Team Captains into our schools to create consistent sustainability efforts from year to … Read More
Thursday, December 14 from 4:30-5:30pm. Online. We hope to see you at our next Green Newton School Connections meeting. Our spotlight green educator this month is Stephanie Gilman, Newton Public Schools (NPS) Director of Planning, Project Management and Sustainability. Please … Read More
Thursday, November 9 from 4:30-5:30pm. Online. Green Newton School Connections will meet online this month. Ann Berwick, Newton’s Director of Sustainability, will be joining the group to talk about her role and how she can partner more with our schools. … Read More
Saturday, October 28, meet between 9:30-10am. Hamilton Place. The Friends of Hemlock Gorge are looking for volunteers to help with their annual fall cleanup of the park. They will provide gloves, trash bags, and pick-up sticks. Dress appropriately for walking … Read More
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