Presentation slides for GN’s March 27 Greening Our Community Series program, Sustainable Development with Andre Leroux, Executive Director of Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance are now available. In the program, Andre Leroux presented the case for sustainable development, both globally and locally. Green Newton … Read More
Registration is now OPEN for our full range of kids and teen summer programs at the Newton Community Farm, including NEW additions for 2017. Experience the beauty and bounty of Newton Community Farm and give summer a whole new meaning! Dig, … Read More
The “Envi Sci” program is a unique educational outdoor program for around 35 teens that combines wilderness exploration with learning about the natural wonders of our environment. It is a month-long experience geared for students entering grades 7 through 10 in Fall of 2017. Students … Read More
Green Newton’s Schools Committee advocates sustainable practices and education in the Newton Public Schools. GN applauds Underwood Elementary’s “Green Team Captain” and Special Ed Aide, Andy Gluck, for the work he is doing to teach sustainability at his school. Below … Read More
Given recent reports of high lead levels at some of Newton’s outdoor water fountains and at several Newton public schools, it is timely to review the sources of lead in drinking water and to find local solutions to this nationwide … Read More
On Tuesday, July 19 the Newton Community Farm marked its tenth anniversary at its annual Dinner on the Farm. With over 120 attendees, Dinner on the Farm was an intergenerational celebration and featured kids taking their parents around the Farm … Read More
Be sure to stop by Green Newton’s Farmers Market booth at Cold Spring Park on Tuesday afternoons to meet our high school student interns, Nastassja and Jenny, who were matched with our group as part of the Mayor’s Summer Youth Internship Program. In addition … Read More
The goal of the Solid Waste and Recycling Resolution #1 passed by the full Newton City Council on May 16, 2016 is the development of a long term solid waste and recycling plan. Please see the following steps/action items that will help Newton to achieve … Read More
On May 23, Green Newton hosted the Students for a Green World (SGW) student presentation and the GN 2016 Environmental Leadership Awards. The Environmental Leadership Awards recognize the contributions of members of the community who have contributed significantly to environmental efforts in … Read More
“Envi Sci” is a unique month-long outdoor program for teenagers entering grades 7 through 10 in the Fall. It provides an excellent opportunity for students to enjoy the wilderness and learn about environmental science. While it is based at Bowen School … Read More
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