Tuesday, March 18, 7 pm. Parish Hall at the First Unitarian Universalist Society (1326 Washington St, Newton) and Online. Mothers Out Front Newton and ProtectNewtonTrees.org are hosting Dr. William R. Moomaw whose research for the last twenty years has documented … Read More
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive sap-feeding insect from Asia that was first found in the United States in 2014, in Pennsylvania. While the main host plant of this pest is tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima), SLF attacks a variety of trees, … Read More
Thursday, December 5 at 7pm. Online. Urban forested natural areas provide numerous ecosystem services and places for urban residents to recreate, interact with nature, and seek respite from the hustle of urban life. Despite these benefits, forests are often cleared … Read More
Mothers Out Front Newton is partnering with Protect Newton Trees to raise awareness of the significant role mature trees play in fighting climate change and the need to protect them from threats such as construction activity, gas leaks, and drought. … Read More
Once the beauty of autumn trees has passed and the leaves have fallen to the ground, it is time to take action to keep leaves out of the water systems. Homeowners and communities can mulch, compost, bag and dispose, and … Read More
Tuesday, November 12 at 7pm. In-person at First Parish (4 Bedford Rd., Lincoln) or online. Massachusetts is now legislatively committed to reaching “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Forests are expected to put the “net” into this “net zero” … Read More
Monday, October 7 at 7pm. Online. Come learn how the Charles River Watershed Association’s Regional Tree Planting & Protection Plan helps us protect, maintain, and grow our tree canopy. The presentation details the significant role that mature trees play in … Read More
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