Thursday, March 21 at 7pm. Online. Turf grass lawn covers more of the U.S. than any other irrigated crop. Lawns are resource-heavy requiring mowing, irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticides to thrive in New England. Learn why you should “kill your lawn” … Read More
Wednesday, April 3 from 7-8:30pm. Cambridge Public Library (449 Broadway, Cambridge). In addition to helping to sustain vital pollinators, birds, and other wildlife, native plantings offer countless other benefits that are indispensable in the age of climate change. When created … Read More
Wednesday, March 13 at 7:30pm. Online. Landscapers; homeowners; people working on quieter, cleaner land care; and a water expert will share information about how to make your yard more sustainable. Q & A will follow. Please join us to get … Read More
Thursday, February 22, from 7-8:30pm. Online. Join the Charles River Watershed Association and the City of Newton for an initial public meeting on a grant from the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management looking at keeping pollution out of Cheesecake … Read More
Introduced by actor and environmentalist Ted Danson, the documentary film We’re All Plastic People Now investigates the hidden story of plastic and its effects on human health. In an era of throw-away ease, convenience has cost us our well-being. We’re … Read More
Monday, February 5 from 7-8pm. Online. George Wuerthner is an ecologist and long-time grazing activist. He has published 38 books, many of which address environmental issues, including Welfare Ranching: The Subsidized Destruction of the American West. George will discuss the … Read More
Monday, January 22 from 11am-1pm (screening starts at 12pm). Massachusetts State House, Room 428. Did you know that plastic has been found everywhere from the deepest part of the ocean and remote mountain ranges to our bodies – even in … Read More
On November 2 on WBUR’s On Point radio program, hosts Daniel Ackerman and Meghna Chakrabarti led a discussion with a number experts on “How to Rid the World of Plastic.” The production of plastic has doubled in the past 20 … Read More
Saturday, October 28, meet between 9:30-10am. Hamilton Place. The Friends of Hemlock Gorge are looking for volunteers to help with their annual fall cleanup of the park. They will provide gloves, trash bags, and pick-up sticks. Dress appropriately for walking … Read More
Thursday, October 19 from 6:30-7:30pm. Virtual or In-person at the Simons Theatre at the New England Aquarium (1 Central Wharf, Boston). In the early 2000s, glaciers in Greenland started speeding up and melting, which led to a rise in sea … Read More
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