Spring clean-up and yard work season is near, and that means landscapers are starting to work in Newton. If your landscaping company is using leaf blowers, make sure the company is registered with the City. All commercial landscapers who use leaf … Read More
Pollinators play essential roles in our ecosystems but pollinator populations have been declining due to a combination of habitat loss, pesticide use, and parasitic mites. Their decline is also a loss for humans, as about a third of our food … Read More
On Wednesday, April 20 at 7pm, join The Studio for High Performance Design and Construction (SHPDC) for the third in a 4-part online series “Fall Planning/Summer Practices” led by Elise Bernstein on yard care techniques that foster a haven for … Read More
The Green Newton Youth Group and Board Member Elizabeth Sockwell are installing a rain garden to educate the public about the benefits of climate adaptive landscaping and infrastructure in mitigating the effects of climate change. With help and guidance from … Read More
On Tuesday, April 5 from 6-7pm, join Chip Osborne, CEO of Osborne Organics and Chairman of the Marblehead Parks and Recreation Commission, for his virtual presentation on the importance of maintaining a safer and healthier landscape for the health of your … Read More
Bring your friends and family to Newton’s own Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 24 from 1-4pm at the War Memorial Circle at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton) for live music, petting zoo, face painting, green technology showcase, an EV expo, nature … Read More
On Thursday, March 24 at 3pm, learn about permaculture gardening and growing your food with Nicky Schauder from Permaculture Gardens. This webinar will explore: What is permaculture gardening? How does growing a garden impact the environment? How does growing a food … Read More
Pollinator conservation has become a national priority because of the drastic and widespread decline in bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs offer technical and financial assistance for implementing conservation practices that address wildlife … Read More
Prisoner Nick Hacheney built a waste management system using worm composting to convert discarded food into fertilizer at the Washington State Reformatory. The success of the project led him to expand vermicomposting to other prison facilities, and eventually to envision … Read More
Registration opens on January 17 on the Newton Community Farm website for these spring and summer education programs for kids. Preregistration is required. February Break – Climate Change for Kids February 21–February 25, 9-11:30am for ages 7–12 $250 In a … Read More
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