Newton Community Farm is accepting applications for open spots in our high school intern program! Summer internships on our farm operations team are unpaid opportunities for high school age youth to learn about organic and community farming in a fun, friendly environment. … Read More
Newton Community Farm is now accepting applications for our high school intern program! Summer internships are unpaid opportunities for high school age youth to learn about organic and community farming in a fun, friendly environment. No experience is necessary; just a desire … Read More
The Recycling Club has been trying to implement recycling at Newton North, however one problem is that there are not enough bins for all the rooms. Newton residents that still have the old rectangular bins may wish to donate them … Read More
The “Envi Sci” program is a unique educational outdoor program in Newton for around 35 teenagers that combines exploring the wilderness with learning about the science of the environment. The month-long experience is geared for students going into grades 7-10 in … Read More
Ann Berwick, Green Newton Board Member as well as former Massachusetts’ undersecretary for energy and head of the Department of Public Utilities in the Patrick administration, has written some excellent commentaries on current environmental issues. Please take a look! Washington Post (May … Read More
Interested in learning about farming? Love to work outdoors with your peers? Want to feel a sense of accomplishment after a morning of hard work with experienced farmers? Then consider interning at Newton Community Farm. We are now accepting applications … Read More
Bike Newton has launched a new project—a “Traffic Garden” in Newton as a venue for teaching “on-road safety” off-road, to kids and adults. The Traffic Garden would be a park that simulates real road conditions in a space that might … Read More
During our summer internship with Green Decade, we had an opportunity to interview Carol Chafetz, Director of Operations and Environmental Affairs in Newton’s Department of Education; and Paul Anastasi, Newton’s Facility Manager, regarding Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Newton school … Read More
We occasionally publish “classic” articles that we feel are still relevant to readers. This article is from the Jul/Aug 2013 issue of the Green News The School Outreach Committee meets four times per year to share ideas and promote district-wide … Read More
In partnership with the School Department and Ameresco, the City Of Newton has installed over 2,700 solar panels, generating 685 kilowatts of power on Newton North High School, Brown Middle School, and the Countryside and Memorial Spaulding Elementary Schools. According … Read More
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