FDA and EPA have issued advice regarding eating fish. This advice is geared toward helping women who are pregnant or may become pregnant – as well as breastfeeding mothers and parents of young children – make informed choices when it comes … Read More
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High school students in the Waltham YMCA Environmental Entrepreneurship Program (YEEP) and the Waltham based community group, Meadowscaping for Biodiversity, are offering native drought tolerant plants for sale. Purchased through the Garden in the Woods, the plants are on display at the … Read More
On July 15, the Newton Free Library hosted its fourth annual STEAM Expo, and Green Newton’s junior members, Students for A Greener World (SGW) were there in the front plaza to wow visitors with caterpillars and polar bears, along with the recently re-named GREEN Energy … Read More
Disposable straws are usually made from plastic and plastic never breaks down. As time goes by, plastic will separate into smaller and smaller pieces, but never completely biodegrades. Plastic is quickly transforming our oceans into plastic soup… In the USA alone, 500 … Read More
The first West-Nile-Virus carrying mosquitos of the year were recently found in New York City. It won’t be long until they’re found here, too . As reported in the Newton Conservators newsletter last summer (http://bit.ly/2alZwSW), the West Nile Virus not only … Read More
Use Non-toxic household cleaner recipes to protect the health of your family and save money. Here are some suggestions for traditional homemade non-toxic cleaners: All-purpose cleaner: Mix ½ cup vinegar and ¼ cup baking soda (or 2 teaspoons Borax) into ½ … Read More
Bike Newton aims to promote bicycling as a viable method of transportation in Newton in the belief that bicycling should be safe and convenient for all. They offer fun group bike tours through the year intended for anyone who would like … Read More
With gratitude for her ongoing leadership and commitment to public health, Senator Cynthia Creem received Clean Water Action’s 2017 Legislative Champion award at CWA’s annual Spring for Water Celebration, May 16. “Senator Cynthia Creem is a trailblazer and warrior fighting … Read More
Feed the chickens, harvest produce and learn what it takes to grow food sustainably, all right here in Newton at the Newton Community Farm. Indulge your senses, feed your curiosity and enjoy nature’s wonders. NCF has programs for toddlers through high school starting in … Read More
We are close to 100 pairs! Students for a Greener World collected sneakers for recycling and reuse during NewtonSERVES on Sunday, April 30 at Newton City Hall. This was our third year with this project, inspired by Cabot Elementary’s Green Team, and … Read More
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