Wednesday, November 13 from 3:30-5pm. Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). What’s the sweetest way to learn about induction cooking? Visit the Library and dip into melted chocolate to get a taste of how induction cooktops work! … Read More
Monday, October 21 from 7-8pm. Online. Meat production and commercial fishing consume lots of natural resources while generating significant amounts of pollution. Learn how to minimize your environmental impact, and benefit your health, with a plant-based diet. Led by Sara … Read More
Pumpkin seeds are an example of an edible food item that we often discard. Save those seeds this year when you carve the Jack-o-lantern and turn them into a delicious snack that everyone in your family will love! Roasted Pumpkin … Read More
Saturday, September 28, 11am-3pm (rain date September 29). Nightingale Community Garden (512 Park St., Dorchester). Join us for a day of celebrating and learning about urban agriculture and climate justice work across Boston. This fair will have climate justice related … Read More
These labels are required as an “open date” regulation in Massachusetts for packaged food that has a shelf life of less than 90 days. However, there are no federal or state guidelines on expiration dates. While spoiled food is unpalatable, … Read More
The average elementary school disposes of 20,000 pounds of lunch waste every year. That’s 10 tons of trash per school! By packing a healthy lunch for your child in a reusable lunch box with a reusable bottle of water or milk, you … Read More
Registration is now open for the Newton Community Farm’s Late Fall CSA. Enjoy a variety of fall vegetables grown on the farm as well as by other local growers. Pick up is every other Tuesday beginning October 29, and the … Read More
Sunday, August 25 from 7-8pm. Online. Join the Sierra Club of Massachusetts for a virtual plant-based cooking course. If you’ve been interested in cooking more plant-based meals but don’t know where to start or even just want to gain some … Read More
In May, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released results from its 2023 Waste Composition Study. The study found that the state significantly increased the amount of food waste diverted from disposal over the last six years. In 2017, … Read More
Newton Community Farm (NCF) offers a weekly fruit share in partnership with Autumn Hills Orchard in Groton, MA. Each weekly share consists of a 4-5 pound (approximate) bag of apples and will also include other in-season fruits as they are … Read More
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