Do you have a garden? Would you like to reduce your water bills and reduce stormwater runoff? Using rain barrels to water your vegetables and flowers is a win-win. The City of Newton is partnering with the Great American Rain … Read More
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Each Earth Day the Charles River Cleanup brings together over 3500 volunteers to remove trash from the banks of the Charles River. The event is recognized nationally by American Rivers for the Most Pounds of Trash Collected and Most Volunteers … Read More
On Sunday, October 3 from 1-2:30pm, join Barbara Bates, Newton Conservators’ Board member and teacher naturalist at Mass Audubon, to explore the various habitats around Riverside Park next to the Charles River and play nature-themed games. The event is open … Read More
Newton residents can purchase rain barrels at the discounted price of $70-79 through the Great American Rain Barrel Company. You must order by Thursday, June 10 and pick up on Tuesday, June 22 from 4:30-6:30pm at the Newton DPW Utilities … Read More
Black Earth Compost is the City of Newton sponsored curbside composting service provider, but it also offers products for your yard and garden. Check out their website for these items and services that can be delivered to you: compost and … Read More
On Friday, April 23 7-8:30pm, the Brimmer and May School Environmental Club will be hosting a screening of Chasing Coral, an award-winning film that displays human impact on coral. Please register here: https://bit.ly/32iR8vR
On Friday, April 23 from 12-1pm, learn more about how climate change has accelerated a collision between right whales, one of the world’s most endangered species, and the lobster industry, North America’s most valuable fishery. Come meet reporter and documentary … Read More
Richard B. Primack, a long-time resident of Newton and a biology professor at Boston University, mentioned priorities for Newton’s Crystal Lake that have been defined by the Crystal Lake Conservancy in a recent Newton Tab article (March 17, 2021). These … Read More
Having the best possible information on the impacts of climate change within your community can inform effective local investment and regulatory changes. Charles River Watershed Association(CRWA) has developed a Charles River watershed flood model. This computer flood model will provide … Read More
Please Join the League of Women Voters of Newton on Monday, February 22 from 7-8pm for a virtual roundtable discussion. The discussion will focus on how to balance the competing interests regarding Crystal Lake – the preservation and sustainability of … Read More
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