Category Archives: Events

Monday, November 25 from 6-7pm. Online. What do rapid changes in the Arctic mean for wildlife, humans, and the climate? How is all of this going to play out in different regions and ecosystems around the world? Does understanding these … Read More

Saturday, December 7 from 10am-2pm. 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

Wednesday, December 11 from 7-8pm. Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). Whether you’re idling at the starting line or ready to accelerate into the world of electric vehicles, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn … Read More

Thursday, November 14 at 9am. Online. Embodied carbon in a building refers to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from the manufacturing, transportation, installation, maintenance, and disposal of building materials. Such construction activity annually accounts for 11-23% of all emissions globally. … Read More

Tuesday, November 19 at 7pm. Congregation Dorshei Tzedek/Second Church (60 Highland St, West Newton) and Online. Affordable housing builder and advocate Jason Korb will explain the costs, considerations, and risks involved in this kind of development and offer suggestions for … Read More

Boston University is hosting Mass Clean Energy Week, an exploration of the latest innovations and initiatives in clean energy. Throughout the week are opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technologies, participate in insightful discussions, and network with industry experts and fellow … Read More

Wednesday, November 20 from 12-1pm. Online. Batteries are in everything these days. Not sure how to safely dispose of them? You’re not alone. Come learn from a Call2Recycle battery expert who will help you identify different types of batteries and … Read More

Thursday, November 21 from 12-1pm. Online. Ever wonder how clean your recyclables need to be? Unsure what to do with loose bottle caps? Overwhelmed by recycling numbers? This is the webinar for you! The Recycle Smart team is excited to … Read More

Webster Woods

Thursday, December 5 at 7pm. Online. Urban forested natural areas provide numerous ecosystem services and places for urban residents to recreate, interact with nature, and seek respite from the hustle of urban life. Despite these benefits, forests are often cleared … Read More