Every year, billions of birds migrate north in the spring and south in the fall, the majority of them flying at night, navigating with the night sky. However, as they pass over big cities on their way, they can become … Read More
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Wednesday, September 11 from 7-8pm. Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). Do you want to reduce your energy use? Would you like to take advantage of rebates and tax credits to decrease the cost of installing insulation … Read More
Bob Jampol is a retired high school teacher who was always concerned with the environment. What Bob has done in Newton is truly impressive. He has made his home 100% emission free. He and his wife, Dahlia Rudavsky, use heat-pumps … 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
Fall is the best time to start transitioning lawns to organic. The key to a healthy lawn is healthy soil and good mowing, watering, and fertilizing practices. Healthy soil contains high organic content and is teeming with biological life. Healthy … 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
Steve Kunin, a Newton resident and sustainable homeowner, participated in the June Sustainable Streets Tour organized by Green Newton. The event allowed visitors to explore energy efficient homes and learn from homeowners about upgrades they could make to their own … Read More
The temperature outside is expected to rise above 90 degrees again this week, creating high demand on the electric grid and requiring the use of dirty peaker plants to meet demand. Let’s do what we can to reduce that need … Read More
If mosquitoes have been ‘bugging’ you this summer, you’re not alone. But before you reach for chemical solutions, consider prevention first. Here are some ways to reduce mosquito breeding in your yard and prevent mosquito bites. Mosquitoes breed in standing … Read More
Sunday, July 30 from 7-8pm. Online. Learn how to make healthy plant-based food with Chef Diana Goldman. The event is free and open to the public. After registering, instructions for joining via Zoom or phone will be sent one day … Read More
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