Saturday, January 21 from 2-3pm. Online. Insects are vital, fascinating, weird and wonderful. They are food, pollinators, recyclers, pest controllers, and much more, so we should be deeply concerned that they are in rapid decline. Dave Goulson will explain the … Read More
In mid-November, Governor Baker signed into law the Public Lands Preservation Act – a bill that State Representative Ruth Balser has been filing for more than two decades. Green Newton is very grateful for the work that Representative Balser spearheaded … Read More
The majority of clothing on the planet is made from plastic-based materials like polyester, rayon, nylon, and acrylic. When washed, synthetic clothing sheds tiny plastic fragments known as microfibers. Microfibers are the most prevalent type of microplastic (plastic pieces less … Read More
Thursday, January 12 at 7pm. Online. Many animals are secretive, avoiding people and finding food at night. Snow and mud provide a canvas for these animals’ tracks and enable us to see who has been out and, often, what they … Read More
Thursday, December 1 at 6pm. Beacon Gallery (524B Harrison Avenue, Boston). In conjunction with Nedret Andre’s contemporary art exhibition, The Air We Breathe, on view November 4-January 5, Beacon Gallery hosts a talk with the artist and activists in the field, … Read More
Monday, November 14 at 7pm. Online. Wondering what you could be doing to keep your trees healthy? When to call an arborist, and how they can help? What to do if you’re concerned that a tree is threatening your house? … Read More
Many of us want to avoid single use plastic items and excess packaging when we shop for groceries. We are concerned because scientists are finding micro plastics in animals and humans–even in breastmilk. By making careful choices when we buy … Read More
Here are some practical tips on how to be more sustainable this Halloween: 1. Beg, borrow, and swap your costume. Connect with your friends and neighbors and see if they have any costumes from previous Halloweens. Organize a fun costume … Read More
Every year, billions of birds migrate north in the spring and south in the fall, the majority of them flying at night, navigating with the night sky. However, as they pass over big cities on their way, they can become … Read More
Next time you’re in Cold Spring Park, take a look at Newton’s latest native wildflower pollinator garden, between the driveway and tennis courts, opposite the Green Newton booth at the Tuesday afternoon Farmers Market. This is the first public garden … Read More
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