Thursday, May 4 from 6-9pm. Newton South High School (140 Brandeis Road). Newton Inspires is The Newton School Foundation’s annual fundraising event to support the Newton Public Schools. This year, the set of speakers include Andy Gluck and Andrew Thompson, … Read More
Sunday, May 21, 9am-3pm. Horace Mann Housing Complex (corner of Watertown and Walker Streets, Newtonville). Newton Neighbors, the Newton Housing Authority and Newton Community Farm are launching a project to plant container gardens for eligible seniors at the Horace Mann Housing … Read More
Wednesday, April 13 at 12pm. Online. Making the switch to an electric car can be intimidating if you’re used to refueling with gasoline. Where will you charge? How much will it cost? How can you make sure you’re always charged … Read More
The City of Newton and Town of Needham are working together to study the future use of the former railroad corridor that historically connected the two communities. Recreating a connection is a long-term interest and effort. The possibility of a … Read More
Wednesday, April 12 from 7-8:00pm. Cary Memorial Library (1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington). Climate change is a growing concern here in the United States and around the world. Join Harvey Leonard for a talk about climate change: what is causing it, … Read More
April 22 from 9am-12pm. Meet at the Hammond Pond kiosk across from the Tesla charging station at The Street Chestnut Hill shopping center. Join the Newton Conservators and The Street Chestnut Hill to clean up around Hammond Pond and the … Read More
Tuesday, April 11 at 7pm. Online. The food we eat, where we buy it, and how that food is grown affects our health and that of the planet. Approximately one-third of human-made greenhouse gas emissions are linked to our food … Read More
Tuesday, April 11 at 7pm. Online. PFAS are a group of extremely persistent human-made chemicals found in water, soil, and humans. Exposure to PFAS has been linked to serious health problems. Join the discussion featuring: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Ph.D, Clinical Professor … Read More
Saturday, April 22. In-Person (Locations TBD). Interested in learning about passive house practices and how they work? Come experience passive house building practices in action and tour two passive houses in Wayland and Weston. Experts from the Studio of High … Read More
Thursday, April 6 at 6pm. Boston Public Library, Rabb Hall (700 Boylston Street, Boston) and Online. As climate change accelerates and drought and rising sea levels become more common, millions of people in affected regions must uproot themselves and seek safety … Read More
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