Thursday, April 3, 5-7pm. Online. The Massachusetts Sierra Club is sponsoring a virtual screening of Inundation District, the award winning film by David Abel and Ted Blanco. This feature-length film is about the implications of one city’s decision to ignore … Read More
Saturday, April 26, 12-2. Charles River Esplanade (Storrow Dr, Boston). Newton South High School Key Club, a high school community service organization, is organizing a public clean-up of the Charles River to celebrate Earth Day. Individuals, families, and community groups … Read More
Saturday, April 12, 10am-12pm. Far southern end of Salisbury Beach (near Parking Lot 1), Salisbury, MA. The Surfrider Foundation is calling all volunteers for a spring beach cleanup. Come for an engaging day of toes in the sand with family, … Read More
Tuesday, March 11, 7-8:30pm. Online. Since 1965, Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) has been the leading voice for a cleaner, healthier Charles River. While the river is significantly improved from its “Dirty Water” days, the work is not done. And … Read More
Wednesday, January 22, 12-1pm. Online. The Dam Busters 201 series will start on January 22 with a webinar by Professor Noah Snyder of Boston College about his research on dam removal across New England. The series will continue on February … Read More
Tuesday, January 21, 6:30pm. In-person at the Newton Education Center, Conference Room 111, (100 Walnut St., Newton) and online. In a few months, the City of Newton will break ground on two green infrastructure projects to promote infiltration and reduce … Read More
Green Newton is starting a Newton on Tap campaign to encourage the use of reusable water bottles and tap water. (Did you know Newton has great tap water?) To help residents locate water stations where they can fill their bottles, … Read More
Saturday, October 26 (Meet between 9:30-10am). Hamilton Place in Newton. Volunteers are needed for the Friends of Hemlock Gorge 44th Annual Fall Cleanup. Please come and help preserve this scenic landmark in Newton. Volunteers will meet at Hamilton Place between … Read More
Jay Walter is an architect in Newton, who works to upgrade and remodel homes in the area. He commonly suggests home specific actions such as air sealing and insulation, or heat pump installation. He also suggests that people begin with … Read More
Thursday, May 30 at 7-8:30pm. Newton Education Center, Room 304, (100 Walnut Street, Newton) and Online. Join Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) and the City of Newton for our Cheesecake Brook community update meeting. We’ll present updates on greening projects … Read More
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