The session runs from April 7 to April 28. Carpenters, Builders, and Residential GC's: learn high-performance building install skills BEFORE you need them with a client. Studio HPDC's course combines building science and control layer basics with hands-on practice with plans, mock-ups, and frequently used tapes and materials - all inside Studio HPDC's "High-Performance Barn."...
Join climate leaders from across Massachusetts at the MassEnergize Community Climate Leaders Conference. Some highlights: The day features plenary speakers Senator Mike Barrett, DOER Commissioner Elizabeth Mahony, Green Energy Consumers Alliance Executive Director Larry Chretien, Reverend Mariama White-Hammond, cartoonist Tom Toro and Clean Energy Ventures Managing Director David Miller. There will be breakout sessions covering...
Join the Newton Conservators for the newly released The Extraordinary Caterpillar movie, which features Sam Jaffe of the Caterpillar Lab (who grew up in Newton), Doug Tallamy, and David Wagner. After the 60-minute film, Sam will join us for a Q&A session, with some caterpillars as his guests. Over 98% of the living world on...
Follow local naturalist Jeff Adams as he identifies native species, searches for spring ephemerals, and shares various plants’ natural histories. Jeff has led walks for the Friends of the Fells, Sudbury Valley Trustees, Arlington Land Trust, Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions, and several other organizations. Terrain can be uneven. Meet at the parking lot at...
Join Meadowscaping for Biodiversity in the McDermott Middle School Gym (2nd floor) in Waltham for lots of activities for the whole family, along with cherry pie & apple cider: Talk with knowledgeable people from pollinator, climate change, & native flower organizations. Learn why planting native flowers in your backyard fights climate change & restores biodiversity....
Join the Newton Community Farm for "Habitats and Adaptations" with a naturalist and two animal ambassadors from Mass Audubon. How do animals adapt physically and behaviorally to their environment? Learn how climate change may be affecting both habitat and animals. We hope to have two special guests common to farms and gardens join us for...
🌎📚 Celebrate Earth Month with a special Green Storytime! Join Green Newton for a delightful reading of The Noisy Puddle—the 2025 Massachusetts Book Award winner—alongside author Linda Booth Sweeney. This engaging story brings the magic of nature to life and is perfect for young readers and families alike. 🗓 Sunday, April 12 ⏰ 11:00 AM...
Tuesday April 14, 2026 11am–1pm Newton Free Library 330 Homer Street, Newton Room A Join the City of Newton's Climate Action Coordinator and Green Newton's Energy Advocate for drop-in energy office hours. If you have questions about your energy bills, heating and cooling options, available assistance programs, or electrification, we can provide one-on-one help in...
Attend an Earth Month event exploring geothermal solutions for affordable heating and cooling. Learn about the benefits of ground-source heat pumps and geothermal networks, and how to apply these solutions in our community and beyond. Forum topics include: geothermal technologies and how they work; low, predictable operating costs; financing structures, ownership models, incentives; and resilient,...
Bird populations are declining at an alarming rate due to habitat loss, climate change, and pesticides. Fortunately, there are simple actions you can take to restore critical bird habitat in your yards and gardens. In this free talk, Conservation biologist Desirée L. Narango will share her research on the importance of native plants to food...
The Newton Free Library invites everyone to join a youth-moderated discussion with Elizabeth Rusch, an author of propulsive stories about climate change, democracy, and equal pay. Her writings on vital, high-interest topics pose essential questions and celebrate human ingenuity and the power of collective action. Elizabeth is an award-winning author of more than 25 books...
Fix-It Clinics empower Newton residents to fix for themselves, and are totally no-cost! Bring in a broken household item and a repair coach will help guide you through diagnosing and repair. Reserve a time slot based on the category of broken item. Walk-in repairs will be taken if time permits. Categories include: small appliance &...
