Tuesday, April 4 at 6pm. Online. Ocean conservationist and environmental advocate Alexandra Cousteau will converse with Boston Public Library President David Leonard as part of our 2023 Lowell Lecture Series You are Here: Climate Change and What’s Next. Their 60-75 … Read More
Since 2004, Green Newton has been awarding the Green Newton Environmental Leadership Awards to individuals, community groups, and local businesses in recognition of their work in striving for a better environment. We would like to thank all of the 2023 … Read More
Saturday, April 22 from 10am-12pm. Meet at Shaw’s parking lot, 130 River Street, Waltham. Have an impact this Earth Day––join the Waltham Land Trust in the 24th Annual Charles River Cleanup. Each year, the cleanup brings together over 3,000 volunteers to … Read More
Tuesday, Apr 11 at 6:30pm. Online. Recycling is an important component of America’s sustainability agenda. It reduces the amount of deforestation, mining, and fracking that are done to make new items. However, the process of recycling and the secondhand industry … Read More
On Thursday, March 16, Nathan Phillips, Professor in the Department of Earth and Environment at Boston University, moderated a panel discussion on the gas utilities’ plan to use “green” hydrogen as a strategy to mitigate climate change. While hydrogen has been … Read More
Saturday, April 8 from 8am-12pm (by appointment). Newton Resource Recovery Center (115 Rumford Ave, Auburndale). Newton residents are invited to make an appointment to bring their unwanted documents for shredding and recycling (no business materials). Advance sign-up is required, and … Read More
Thursday, March 23 and Sunday, March 26 at 7pm. Online and in-person. The UU Plant-Based Eating Club is hosting a group read of The Engine 2 Seven-Day Rescue Diet: Eat Plants, Lose Weight, Save Your Health by Rip Esselstyn. Available … Read More
Saturday, April 8 from 9am-12pm. In-person at self-selected locations. Come join with your family, friends, and neighbors to give the city of Newton a clean sweep. This cleanup event offers volunteers the opportunity to get some fresh air while cleaning … Read More
Monday, April 10 from 4-6:30pm. In-Person TBD. Set your garden up for success! Early spring—before the leaves and blossoms return to the trees—is a wonderful time to wake your garden beds up from their winter slumber. Instructor Jeff Klein will … Read More
Thursday, March 23 at 6pm. Online. MassDOT will hold a Public Information Meeting online to discuss progress and future plans for the Needham-Newton Corridor Project. Pre-registration is required. The project aims to improve traffic safety and operations and multimodal accommodations … Read More
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