Join Newton For Everyone to take a look at affordable housing in Newton – what we have, what approaches have resulted in affordable housing, and what steps the City can take to ensure we have affordable housing in the years to come. The Newton Housing Priorities Task Force was created to answer these questions. Their...
The West Newton Cinema, together with The Boston Club, is hosting a special screening of “Join or Die” and a post screening “joining fair” with 15 area clubs and organizations. 3-4:30pm – “Join or Die” screening 4:30-5:30pm – Club Fair in the Cinema Lobby "Join or Die" is a film about why you should join...
Join us for Newton’s annual Earth Day Festival, a celebration of all things green for the whole family! Groove to live music and savor delicious food while discovering countless ways to make a positive impact. Explore booths hosted by local businesses and nonprofits, offering guidance on everything from going solar and choosing electric vehicles to...
Join Richard Primack, professor of plant ecology at Boston University and a lifelong Newton resident, to learn about various wildflowers, unusual trees, unique geological features, and evidence of past land use at Hammond Woods. Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes, long pants and a hat. The terrain is relatively flat but can be muddy....
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm for Green Drinks at Baramor in Newton Centre. Want to meet others who care about the environment as much...
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm for Green Drinks at Baramor in Newton Centre. Want to meet others who care about the environment as much...
You have choices in every aspect of your financial life which can reduce or eliminate your participation in the funding of the fossil fuels which create pollution at every step of their lifecycle. A future with dramatically reduced fossil fuel use is possible. This program offers you ideas for how you can do it. This...
Join the Newton Conservators for their Annual Dinner. The keynote presentation will be by Nick Dorian, Ph.D. on the "Secret Lives of Native Bees." Dr. Dorian will introduce us to...
Are microplastics decreasing our fertility? The dangers of using plastics have an unprecedented health toll on fertility, puberty, and much more. The documentary The Plastic Detox, that debuted on Netflix on March 16, 2026, follows six couples with unexplained infertility as they take steps to reduce their exposure to plastics in the hopes it will...
Tuesday May 12, 2026 5pm–7pm 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...
Join the Green Newton community at our Annual Meeting as we celebrate the extraordinary environmental youth leaders who are shaping Newton’s future. Through Green Newton programs and partnerships, these young leaders have championed energy efficiency, reduced waste, and advanced smart local environmental policies. They’ve educated residents at community events, worked with school administrators to strengthen...
Elizabeth Barnes will present the latest information about the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that feeds on over 100 plant species and is an agricultural and nuisance pest. In addition to killing grapes, black walnut saplings, and Ailanthus saplings, they also are a major nuisance pest in yards, parks, and outdoor venues. This presentation will...
