Saturday, May 6, 4–6 pm. Newton Community Farm (303 Nahanton St, Newton). Be part of the unveiling of the latest sustainability measures at Newton Community Farm at their Open House. They will dedicate the Dr. Eugene Rubin Greenhouse (4:30pm) and … 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
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
From leaf blowers to lawnmowers, reduce your home’s carbon footprint by swapping out your gas-powered lawn equipment with battery-powered equipment and get a $30-75 rebate. Battery-powered lawn equipment is lighter, easier to maneuver and requires less maintenance. Plus, making the … 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
Our food choices have a direct effect on the health of our environment and those who grow and harvest what we eat. That’s why food labeled “organic” is the right choice. In addition to serious health questions linked to actual … Read More
Stop by the Newton Free Library during the month of March to see a special educational display on pollinators that was created and installed by a group of 10 to 11 year-old Junior Girl Scouts from Troop 82343. The girls … Read More
On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Lindsay Miller Barranco from the vanEnglesdorp Bee Lab at the University of Maryland spoke on the importance of bees, native bees and honey bees. The program covered: a description of native bees (both ground nesting … Read More
March 9 from 7:30-8:30pm. Online. Michele Chalice from the Xerces Society will talk about the many types of native pollinators and why their survival is a critical piece in the fight against climate change. After registering, you will receive a … Read More
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