On Thursday, April 22 from 7-8pm, learn about the environmental impacts of the meat, dairy, egg and fishing industries at a special Green Newton Speaker Series Earth Day online program with Sara Sezun, Chair of the Sierra Club Massachusetts Chapter Plant-based … Read More
Thanks to the contribution of hundreds of donors, we were able to order the first 170 trees and are ready to plant! Help us honor our neighbors and loved ones lost to the pandemic at this tree memorial dedication ceremony … Read More
National resolution recognizes native plants that help birds, pollinators and other wildlife to thrive. (New York, April 1, 2021)–As gardeners across the country prepare for spring, the National Audubon Society is encouraging them to add native plants to their landscaping, … Read More
After a long Newton England winter, what a cheer it is to see the flowers bloom and hear the birds sing their songs as the world around us springs to life again. We take the natural world around us for … Read More
Newton City Councilor Alicia Bowman wrote in her latest newsletter (April 12, 2021) of the discussion underway on changes to the existing Leafblower Ordinance. The City Council is considering changes to the current leaf blower ordinance. We heard from many … Read More
Last year over 500 gardeners bought more than 20,000 seedlings at the Newton Community Farm’s first online order/curbside pickup Seedling Sale. Due to the pandemic, the volume of customers, and the small space for seedlings, NCF will offer another online … Read More
Join the Newton Conservators in their online presentation of ‘Vernal Pools’ on Wednesday, April 7 at 7pm. Seasonal ponds — known as vernal pools — are full of life right now and can be found throughout our area. Bare Pond … Read More
The Ecological Landscaping Alliance (ELA) is pleased to announce a second season of free online garden presentations, as people across the country and around the world continue to navigate the challenges of COVID-driven restrictions. We invite you to join us … Read More
In 2019, Massachusetts residents generated about 154 pounds of food waste per person. While we are making progress (it was 158 in 2018), that number is not small potatoes. The good news is organic material is a waste stream we … Read More
The Ecological Landscaping Alliance is pleased to announce a second season of free online garden presentations, as people across the country and around the world continue to navigate the challenges of COVID-driven restrictions. Starting March 31, we invite you to … Read More
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