The Middlesex Conservation District is selling wildflowers, grasses, seeds, as well as fruits and other edible plants. All plants will come as plugs and tubelings. All of the native plant varieties are straight species, meaning that no cultivars will be … Read More
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive sap-feeding insect from Asia that was first found in the United States in 2014, in Pennsylvania. While the main host plant of this pest is tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima), SLF attacks a variety of trees, … Read More
Newton curbside composting with Black Earth Compost began in 2019! Since then cost has come down almost 50%. The service plans are as low as $7 per month and the starter kit is free. You also get a voucher for … Read More
Green Newton recently conducted a survey via our e-news and social media to analyze composting trends in our community and gather insights on the most effective methods based on real user experiences. The survey asked participants whether they compost and, … Read More
February 26, 6:30-9pm. Newton North High School (457 Walnut St., Newton). Newton Community Education is offering a class on growing veggies and herbs. Starting your garden from seeds gives you a sense of accomplishment and provides a variety of plantings … Read More
Wednesday, January 15, multiple sessions. Wayland Town Building, Large Meeting Room (41 Cochituate Rd., Wayland). Local native plant gardeners Shelley Trucksis and Jean Milburn will make a presentation about local native plants and their role in preserving our ecosystem. Sowing … Read More
Wednesday, February 26, 6:30-9. Newton North High School (457 Walnut St, Newton). Join this Newton Community Ed class to learn about growing your own herbs and vegetables. Starting your garden from seeds gives you a sense of accomplishment and provides … Read More
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
Tell your U.S. House representative to oppose the Farm Bill’s pro-pesticide provisions. Sections 10204 and 10205 of the 2024 Farm Bill would override all the established state and local restrictions on pesticide use, including pesticides like chlorpyrifos and glyphosate, which … Read More
The Newton Community Farm is a nonprofit organization and working farm that provides locally grown produce through a CSA program, the Newton Farmers Market, and local food pantries. NCF also educates the public about sustainable growing practices, land use, and … Read More
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