Saturday, January 10, 11am-12:30pm or 1:30-3pm. Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton). This workshop will give you the tools you need to spark your own pollinator garden. Soil, native seeds and one empty one-gallon milk jug will be provided, and you will get to bring home your own mini-greenhouse in a bottle. You are...
Join us January 13th at 7:30pm for Green Drinks at Baramor in Newton Centre. Want to meet others who care about the environment as much as you do? Head over to Baramor for the last Newton Green Drinks of the year. It’s a fun, casual evening with people who are passionate about building a sustainable...
Wednesday, January 28, 7pm. Online. Plastic production has increased exponentially since single-use plastic’s start, from 2 million tons per year in 1950 to 450 million tons per year today. And production is expected to triple by 2060. Given that less than 6% of plastic is actually recycled in the United States, all that plastic will continue...
Monday, February 9, 7pm. Online. Trees are a climate solution: they mitigate flooding, provide clean air, and cool our neighborhoods. Yet the Charles River watershed is losing tree canopy at an alarming rate (an average of 6.9% per community across the watershed from 2008 to 2021). Join the Charles River Watershed Association webinar to learn...
Used EVs provide all the benefits of driving on electricity - lower maintenance costs, lower fuel costs, and better driving experience - at a more affordable upfront price. Every year, there are more and more used EVs and more varied models. Plus, there are incentives available for the purchase of a used electric car in...
The way we currently manage our suburban and urban landscapes is creating an ecological wasteland. Fortunately, we have an alternative path: by working with natural systems instead of against them, we have the power to help Earth heal. Speaker Basil Came will begin by discussing the functions of natural systems and how they’re being damaged...
Thinking about solar but not sure where to start? Learn how solar works, typical paybacks, financing options, and how it can help lower energy costs while supporting a cleaner, healthier community! Speaking will be representatives from Boston Solar, a long time local installer, and Wayland residents who have solar systems. Over 420 Wayland residents have...
The recently released Massachusetts 100-Home Embodied Carbon Study is an analysis of the actual carbon impact, both embodied and operational, from a range of recent residential new construction. Join the Massachusetts Climate Action Network as Chris Magwood and Mélanie Trottier discuss the study's results and advocacy implications, including a proposal to integrate embodied-carbon into energy...
Water heating is one of the largest sources of energy use in homes—and a key opportunity for you to improve your home’s energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. If you are considering a water heater upgrade or replacement, or just looking to be ready when it’s time to make this change, understanding today’s options can...
Energy affordability is a key issue right now: bills are sky rocketing, and the Massachusetts State Legislature wants to do something to respond to concerned residents. But what is best for ordinary voters? Come find out what’s actually in your energy bill and learn about energy-affordability bills at the statehouse, so you can talk effectively...
The UU Plant-Based Eating Club is hosting a large potluck, and those curious about Plant-Based eating, or want to have a great plant-based meal and chat with other people at the potluck, are welcome to attend. Learn more here. While the UU Plant-Based Eating Club intentionally welcomes newcomers and anyone who is interested in eating...
Learn about our most common invasive plants and how to manage them by prioritizing your goals in this free webinar. Private landowners are essential to help us combat invasive plants and promote a healthy landscape. This event is sponsored by Massachusetts Pollinator Network.
