Thursday, September 28 at 7pm. Online. Did you know, each spring, thousands of migratory fish return to the Charles River to spawn in the lakes, ponds, and tributaries? Across Massachusetts, there is a growing movement to remove aging, defunct mill … Read More
We are all thinking of cleaning up the garden this time of year, with a focus on removing dead plants and preventing weeds from invading in the spring. Another thing to consider is how our yearly winterizing activities might affect … Read More
Millions of items are adorned with glitter, from shimmering makeup to sparkling wrapping paper. But the popularity of glitter and the sheer volume used in everyday products is posing a growing threat to our environment and health. Here are five … Read More
Tuesday, July 18 at 7pm. Online. Sierra Cape Cod’s virtual speaker series continues with a talk by Massachusetts Senator Julian Cyr addressing the intent and impact of “An Act to Protect Massachusetts Public Health from PFAS,” the proposed legislation he … Read More
Tuesday, June 6 from 7:30-8:30. Online. As Albemarle Park gets a much-needed makeover, Charles River Watershed Association has been exploring ideas for how climate resilience can be incorporated. Join CRWA for a virtual public meeting to discuss flooding in our … Read More
Microirrigation is a low-pressure, low-flow-rate type of irrigation that can reduce the likelihood of overwatering a landscape. This form of irrigation delivers water directly to where it is needed most-the root zone of plants. It also delivers the water slowly … Read More
Newton is proposing to install artificial turf at Albemarle Field in Newtonville for $ 2.2 million dollars, and the city is shortcutting the process without input from residents or thorough investigation into its environmental impacts and alternatives that could be … Read More
Since most flower pots are made from a variety of plastic resins and are often dark colors, they should be placed in the trash. It is hard to recycle black plastic because recycling facilities cannot detect them with their optical … Read More
Tuesday, April 4 at 6pm. Online. Ocean conservationist and environmental advocate Alexandra Cousteau will converse with Boston Public Library President David Leonard as part of our 2023 Lowell Lecture Series You are Here: Climate Change and What’s Next. Their 60-75 … Read More
Saturday, April 22 from 10am-12pm. Meet at Shaw’s parking lot, 130 River Street, Waltham. Have an impact this Earth Day––join the Waltham Land Trust in the 24th Annual Charles River Cleanup. Each year, the cleanup brings together over 3,000 volunteers to … Read More
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