Sustainability Cafe
Come explore practical ways to live more sustainably—directly from your neighbors! Drop in for a relaxed, interactive morning where Newton community members will share their experiences with eco-friendly improvements and…
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Tick Ecology and Prevention
Patrick Roden-Reynolds will discuss tick ecology and behavior, with an emphasis on the “Before the Bite” mantra. He will cover the most important prevention tactics to help keep you safe…
Newton Tree Conservancy Tree Giveaway
The Newton Tree conservancy (NTC) is giving away saplings from their nursery located in Nahanton Park’s Community Gardens (pictured in the map below). The saplings are small trees that will…
Free Fall Family Fun Day at Newton Community Farm
Join Newton Community Farm for a free morning of festive fall fun. Decorate a pumpkin, try arts and crafts for all ages, stretch out in kids yoga, get to know…
Everything You Need To Know About Charging Adaptors
Nowadays, there are tons of adaptors available both for Level 2 and DC Fast Charging for electric vehicles (EVs). But which ones do you need? Join this half-hour webinar to…
How To Calculate Electric Vehicle Fuel Savings
At the end of the summer, gas prices in the US broke a record, reaching the highest-ever prices for this time of year. Understandably, that has increased interest in the…
Cheesecake Brook BioBlitz
Join Charles River Watershed Association for a Cheesecake Brook BioBlitz. Learn how to use iNaturalist to catalog flora and fauna while collecting vital community science data for the “BioBlitz” biological…
Trees and Stormwater Mitigation
Learn about how trees fit into the larger picture of stormwater mitigation and how and why water backs up in our sewers, including what other communities have done to restore…
The Caterpillar Lab
The Caterpillar Lab returns to Garden in the Woods! This drop-in exhibit offers a close look at a variety of local caterpillar species, with opportunities to explore metamorphosis and discover…
Energy Help – Office Hours at Cooper Center
The Cooper Center for Active Living 345 Walnut St., Newton Activity Room 1 Join us for a free, welcoming community event created to support you with your home energy needs.…