Let nature do the work as you grow your flowers, trees, shrubs, and/or vegetables. Sustainable gardening mirrors natural processes by recycling materials and minimizing energy use and waste. In this hands-on course, you’ll try out sustainable techniques in our instructor’s … Read More
As we look forward to the new school year, take a moment to consider the healthiest school supply options for your kids and for the environment. The best choice is to reuse supplies from last year, but if you need … Read More
According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), algae blooms are not only disgusting and smelly – the toxic microcystins they can produce also pose serious health risks. Swimming in lakes contaminated with toxic microcystins can cause vomiting, headaches and rashes. Long-term exposure … Read More
Ride with Bike Newton on Sunday, August 12 from 11am-2pm as they ride through Waltham, Weston and Lincoln on Rt. 117 to the Mass. Audubon’s Drumlin Farm. Bring a picnic lunch, or buy one en route. The group can tour … Read More
The basics: Getting rid of mosquito-breeding sites is critical to lowering the number of mosquitoes in your yard, and protecting yourself from bites. A mosquito only needs a tiny bottle cap-size pool of water to lay up to 200 eggs, which … Read More
The MA Senate voted unanimously on June 21 to ban 11 toxic flame retardants from children’s products, bedding and residential upholstered furniture sold or manufactured in the Commonwealth Public health advocates hailed the vote as an important legislative victory and … Read More
What actions should Newton take to help us “weather” climate disruption? In a program titled “Climate and Health” at the Newton Free Library, Dr. Regina LaRocque (Harvard Medical School), Dr. Brita Lundberg (Boston Health Advocates) and Professor Jonathan Levy (Boston … Read More
In 2017, the Newton City Council passed a Leaf Blower Ordinance. Below is a summary of the ordinance: All leaf blower operation at sound levels of 65 decibels or more are prohibited. All gas-powered leaf blowers are banned from Memorial … Read More
Please join Newton Councilor Alison Leary on Saturday, May 5 at 9am for a neighborhood “bird walk” along the Charles River Path to enjoy the sights and sounds of the River including new spring migrants. She will meet participants at the path … Read More
Mothers Out Front (MOF) is looking for volunteers to help tag gas leaks in Newton on Saturday May 12 at 1pm (rain date May 19). Meet at the front steps of Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton) and no … Read More
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