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SUMMARY:Help Make Newton Schools Sustainable - Join Green Schools Connections
DESCRIPTION:Green Newton is forming a Green Schools Connections group. Please join an eager group of parents\, educators and students as we brainstorm and collaborate on ways to make our schools more sustainable. There will be opportunities to collaborate on big picture items and district wide systems\, along with chances to roll up your sleeves and get to re-using\, reducing and recycling. All with an interest in making our schools more sustainable are welcome to attend. \nRegister
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/3865/
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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SUMMARY:Reducing Food Waste in Schools
DESCRIPTION:1/5 of waste generated in Massachusetts is food waste. Learn how schools are taking the lead to divert food waste in their cafeterias and kitchens. We’ll hear from: \n\nRachel Oliveri\, Sustainability Director at Arlington Public Schools;\nHeather Billings\, Senior Waste Reduction Consultant at RecycleWorks MA; and\nKylie Hanson\, Policy Associate\, Frontier Group\, alongside Zero Waste MA coalition members.\n\nThis event is sponsored by Clean Water Action\, MassPirg\, Community Action Works\, and Conservation Law Foundation. \nRegister
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/reducing-food-waste-in-schools/
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SUMMARY:Vernal Pools and Their Special Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Seasonal ponds\, known as vernal pools\, are full of life and can be found throughout our area. Newton has several\, including Bare Pond in Webster Woods. Join Newton Conservators’ Barbara Bates to discover how these pools form\, their unique ecology\, and the life stories of the invertebrates and amphibians who inhabit these pools. See fairy shrimp\, salamanders\, wood frogs\, and many more. \nBarbara is a teacher\, naturalist\, and a Newton Conservators’ board member. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Webinars@newtonconservators.org. \nRegister
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/vernal-pools-and-their-special-ecology/
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SUMMARY:Home Energy Help - Drop-In Hours
DESCRIPTION:Friday March 6\, 2026 \n9:30am – 12pm \nThe Cooper Center for Active Living\n345 Walnut St.\, Newton\nActivity Room 1 \nJoin us for a free\, welcoming community event created to support you with your home energy needs. If you have questions about your energy bills\, heating costs\, or available assistance programs\, this event offers a chance to get clear\, one-on-one help in a friendly setting. \nYou can bring your energy bill for a review\, get help signing up for fuel assistance programs\, and learn about home energy assessments that may help improve comfort and reduce costs. Community experts will also be available to answer questions about heating and cooling options\, including heat pumps\, and to share easy-to-understand information about electrification. \nNo technical knowledge is needed\, and there is no pressure to sign up for anything. Drop in anytime between 9:30am and 12pm and meet us at Activity Room 1 to get personalized guidance\, ask questions\, and connect with trusted local resources. This event is hosted by the City of Newton Climate & Sustainability Team\, Green Newton\, and Action for Boston Community Development in partnership to support local residents.
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/home-energy-help-drop-in-hours/
LOCATION:Cooper Center for Active Living\, 345 Walnut St.\, Newton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T201500
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SUMMARY:Planet in Sound: From Antarctica to Home Through Music
DESCRIPTION:Planet in Sound: From Antarctica to Home invites you on a musical journey across our planet’s most breathtaking landscapes\, from the vast\, frozen silence of Antarctica to the warmth and intimacy of human expression. Through music inspired by nature\, earth\, and belonging\, this concert transforms the planet into a living soundscape\, reminding us that even the most distant places are deeply connected to our inner world. Donations to ArsNova are welcome but not required. \nPraised by Sing Tao Daily for “bringing the audience into a different sound world with her vibrant tones\,” pianist Anran Qian is a versatile and compelling artist whose performances have taken her across Asia\, Europe\, and North America. Joined by guitarist and composer Dr. Alberta Khoury\, an Australian-born musician celebrated for her powerful artistry and praised by The New York Times as “a seven-minute tour de force\,” the duo brings together two vivid musical voices united by imagination\, depth\, and storytelling. \nTogether\, they create a concert experience that is both expansive and intimate: where ice meets earth\, sound becomes landscape\, and music becomes a bridge between the planet we explore and the home we carry within. \nRegister
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/planet-in-sound-from-antarctica-to-home-in-music/
LOCATION:Newton Presbyterian Church\, 75 Vernon St.\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
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SUMMARY:All Welcome to Green Drinks March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us March 10 at 7:30pm for Green Drinks at Baramor in Newton Centre. \nWant to meet others who care about the environment as much as you do? Head over to Baramor for Newton Green Drinks!   It’s a fun\, casual evening with people who are passionate about building a sustainable Newton – and beyond. Hope to see you there! \nIf you’d like to be notified about future gatherings\, contact organizer Brian Hodgson.
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/green-drinks-march-2026/
LOCATION:Baramor\, 45 Union St.\, Newton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T160000
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SUMMARY:How to Get Plastic Out of Student Meals
DESCRIPTION:Currently\, school cafeterias and college dining use a lot of plastic–from trays to plates\, bowls\, cups\, straws and take-out containers. Most of these plastic items are used for a few minutes\, then tossed into overflowing trash cans. \nSchools pay large amounts of money to buy all these single-use plastics\, then pay again to get it all hauled away by diesel garbage trucks to be landfilled or incinerated. Fortunately\, there are safe\, reusable alternatives to the single-use plastics off which our kids and grandkids are eating hot food and they’re available to schools right now. \nJoin Dr. Manasa Mantravadi\, pediatrician and CEO of Ahimsa\, and Alison Cove\, founder and CEO of USEFULL to learn how we can get toxic plastic out of student dining. The webinar will be moderated by Beyond Plastics Science Director\, Trisha Vaidyanathan\, PhD. \nThe event is sponsored by Beyond Plastics. \nREGISTER
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/3791/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000
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SUMMARY:Redesigning the Future of Plastic Plant Containers
DESCRIPTION:In 2019 the Association of Professional Landscape Designers published a report entitled “Plastic Pots and the Green Industry: Production\, Use\, Disposal\, and Environmental Impacts.” Marie Chieppo\, the researcher and author of the report\, concluded that approximately 98% of plastic horticultural containers are not recycled but go to landfills. The conclusion created an urgency with little resolve. A fair amount of progress with alternative materials has been made\, but why aren’t we seeing them in nurseries? \nJoin Marie to learn about the obstacles facing manufacturers\, recyclers\, growers\, consumers and lawmakers. As head of the alternative materials committee on the Horticultural Research Institute’s Plastic Task Force\, Marie will also share with you the amazing progress being made on many fronts\, including by Native Plant Trust. \nThe event is sponsored by Native Plant Trust. \nREGISTER
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/redesigning-the-future-of-plastic-plant-containers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T170000
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SUMMARY:Gardeners’ Gathering Free Day of Workshops and More
DESCRIPTION:The Gardeners’ Gathering is a free gardening conference that brings Boston-area growers of all kinds together for a free day full of informative workshops\, engaging exhibitors\, networking\, and inspiration. \nThe day includes an awards ceremony\, remarks from Mayor Wu and local leaders\, and an exhibitor’s hall of 30+ urban agriculture and advocacy organizations. The afternoon holds a plethora of panel workshops\, including Native Plants in Massachusetts\, Beekeeping\, and Urban Soils and Lead: Best Practices. Boston’s community gardeners will be out in full force\, and it’s a wonderful chance to connect. The event is free and open to all.\nThe event is hosted by the Trustees of Reservations. \nRegister
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/gardeners-gathering-free-day-of-workshops-and-more/
LOCATION:Curry Center\, Northeastern University\, 360 Huntington Avenue\, Boston\, MA
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000
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SUMMARY:Why Our Gas Bills are So High and What We Can Do
DESCRIPTION:Your gas bill is rising\, and most of it isn’t even for gas. Join the Mothers Out Front Boston West Chapter for a timely conversation about what’s driving up costs and what families can do about it. \nWe’ll tackle the big questions: How can ratepayers control costs when so much of their bill goes to maintaining the gas system itself? And as more and more people switch to cleaner all-electric living\, who gets left holding the bill for an aging\, oversized\, and leaky system? \nCome ready with your questions. The more we understand our gas bills\, the better equipped we are to take action. There is no need to register for this event.
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/why-our-gas-bills-are-so-high-and-what-we-can-do/
LOCATION:Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library\, 4246 Washington Street\, Roslindale\, MA
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000
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SUMMARY:Community Gathering for Justice and Peace
DESCRIPTION:Green Newton and the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton are sponsoring this afternoon event which will showcase the work of the Youth Climate Solutions Team at Newton North High School. The students have a goal of encouraging 100 families in Newton to sign up for MassSave Home Energy audits. The afternoon will start at 2pm with a sing-along in the Parish Hall led by Newton Folk Music. At 3pm\, the group will move to the sanctuary where the program will include remarks by the Newton North students\, an address by keynote speaker Tinya Seeger (daughter of folk-singer Pete Seeger)\, and a performance by the What the World Needs Now Interfaith Coalition Singers. Following the program there will be a reception in the Parish Hall with refreshments and an opportunity for audience members to interact with the students and sign up for MassSave energy audits.
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/a-community-gathering-for-justice-and-peace/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton\, 1326 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000
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SUMMARY:What do the Yellow Flags Mean? A Talk about Commercial Pesticide Applications
DESCRIPTION:Join the Massachusetts Sierra Club for a talk on everything you’ve ever wanted to know about commercial pesticide applications. Find out what are your rights pre- and post-application as a customer and neighbor. Dr. Rosemary Malfi will present on enhancements to the application notification process that have been proposed by state Conservationist Pesticide Advisory Council (CPAC). \nRosemary Malfi\, Ph.D.\, is Director of Conservation Policy at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. She served for five years on state CPAC and is now on the state Pesticide Board. \nClint Richmond\, Chapter Conservation Chair and CPAC Chair\, will serve as the Moderator. \nRegister
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/what-do-the-yellow-flags-mean-a-talk-about-commercial-pesticide-applications/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T160000
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SUMMARY:'How Not to Die' Film and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that plant-based eating is good for your health as well as the environment? The UU Plant-Based Eating Club will host a screening of How Not to Die\, a powerful new documentary movie about the relationship between diet and health\, followed by a live Q&A with physicians from Plant Docs. The event is free and will be held at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton. Learn more here. \nREGISTERIn addition to slashing greenhouse gases and conserving water and soil\, moving towards a plant-based diet significantly benefits human health. Yet\, many people wonder whether they can get adequate nutrition on a plant-based diet and how convenient it would be. \nHow Not to Die is a bold new feature documentary that confronts the greatest threat to human health—our diet. Based on the international bestselling book of the same name by Dr. Michael Greger\, this movie plays like a fast-paced action thriller but is packed with hard-hitting data that just might save your life. How Not to Die exposes the role of the standard Western diet in fueling today’s most widespread illnesses. The run time is 1 hour and 18 minutes. \nThe movie will be followed by a live Q&A with physicians from Plant Docs\, a nonprofit organization that uses a physician-led approach to help people add more unprocessed\, plant-based foods to their lives so that they can feel better and live healthier. Plant Docs educates the public and medical professionals about how whole food\, plant-based nutrition can prevent\, improve\, and reverse chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes\, obesity\, heart disease\, auto-immune diseases\, and certain cancers. \nThe event is sponsored by the UU Plant-Based Eating Club\, housed at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN). All are welcome\, including those who eat a traditional American diet and are considering whether to make changes.
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/3890/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton\, 1326 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T120000
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SUMMARY:Plant Swap and Climate Hope Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join Mothers Out Front Jamaica Plain for a free community discussion on moving from climate grief to action and exchanging plant cuttings\, seedlings\, or seeds. All are welcome! Plants are encouraged but not required. Refreshments and childcare will be provided.
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/plant-swap-and-climate-hope-circle/
LOCATION:Jamaica Plain Library\, 30 South Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T183000
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SUMMARY:Green Newton Fundraiser: ‘Granite Rapids Moon’ at West Newton Cinema
DESCRIPTION:A portion of all ticket sales support Green Newton. Join us for a fun evening out and help support local climate action! \nThe film Granite Rapids Moon follows a father of two on a week-long trek through the Grand Canyon. As we follow his solo hike\, we see his memories of an earlier trip through the Grand Canyon with a different woman. The family-friendly film was shot by a crew carrying gear across 82 miles of Grand Canyon trails\, with National Park Service oversight. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/gn-fundraiser-granite-rapid-moon-at-west-newton-cinema/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington St.\, Newton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T180000
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SUMMARY:High Performance Building for Carpenters Class
DESCRIPTION:The session runs from April 7 to April 28.  \nCarpenters\, 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.” \nThe next session starts April 7.  Get your Workforce Training Fund tuition reimbursement grant application in by March 16 All the information and registration is at: https://www.studiohpdc.org/high-performance-building-course
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/high-performance-building-for-carpenters-class/
LOCATION:Studio for High Performance Design and Construction\, Newton\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203007
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T200500Z
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SUMMARY:MassEnergize Community Climate Leaders Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join climate leaders from across Massachusetts at the MassEnergize Community Climate Leaders Conference. Some highlights: \n\nThe 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.\nThere will be breakout sessions covering electrification\, climate communications\, youth engagement\, and grassroots organizing and much more.\nThe conference includes a Nonprofit & Community Resource Fair connecting organizations advancing local climate solutions.\n\nExplore the full program and register. \nRegister
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/massenergize-community-climate-leaders-conference/
LOCATION:Bentley University\, 175 Forest Street\, Waltham\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T203000
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SUMMARY:The Extraordinary Caterpillar Film Showing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAfter the 60-minute film\, Sam will join us for a Q&A session\, with some caterpillars as his guests. \nOver 98% of the living world on Earth is smaller than a bee. Yet humans view the planet as a world centered around themselves. Landscapes are deconstructed to suit human needs\, often with little regard for the natural systems that sustain the food web. The Extraordinary Caterpillar follows the scientists and community activists with this peek into the dazzling world of nature’s tiniest superheroes. \nRegistration is limited so if you sign up and find you can’t attend\, please click the link in the email you get from Zoom (no-reply@zoom.us) to cancel so that someone else can see the movie. \nIf you have questions\, please contact: Webinars@newtonconservators.org. \nRegister
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/the-extraordinary-caterpillar-film-showing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T121500
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SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk in Kennard Park
DESCRIPTION: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 Kennard Park on Dudley Road. \nRain date: Sunday\, April 12 \,10-12:15. \nThe event is sponsored by the Newton Conservators. \nRegister
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/guided-nature-walk-in-kennard-park/
LOCATION:Kennard Park\, Newton\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
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SUMMARY:Cherry Pies and Butterflies Community Pollinator Festival
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nTalk with knowledgeable people from pollinator\, climate change\, & native flower organizations.\nLearn why planting native flowers in your backyard fights climate change & restores biodiversity.\nListen to stories about pollinators\, face painting\, decorate pollinator masks\, sing the pollinator rap song.\nWatch pollinator relay races.\nPlant sunflower seeds.\n\nContact Barbara Passero at 781-240-9228 for more information.
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/cherry-pies-and-butterflies-community-pollinator-festival/
LOCATION:McDevitt Middle School\, 75 Church Street\, Waltham\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203007
CREATED:20260330T005805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T223154Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Habitats and Adaptations in the Age of Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Join the Newton Community Farm for “Habitats and Adaptations” with a naturalist and two animal ambassadors from Mass Audubon. \nHow 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 this event: a rabbit and a snake. \n$10 per adult/$5 per child. Space is limited. To request a fee waiver\, just reach out to admin@newtoncommunityfarm.org. \nRegister
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/animal-habitats-and-adaptations/
LOCATION:Newton Community Farm\, 303 Nahanton Street\, Newton\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203007
CREATED:20260406T232459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T222533Z
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SUMMARY:Green Storytime at Hummingbird Books
DESCRIPTION:🌎📚 Celebrate Earth Month with a special Green Storytime! \nJoin 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. \n🗓 Sunday\, April 12\n⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n📍 Hummingbird Books (55 Boylston St Suite 5510\, Chestnut Hill) \nCome listen\, learn\, and celebrate the wonders of the natural world together. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/green-storytime-at-hummingbird-books/
LOCATION:Hummingbird Books\, 55 Boylston St Suite 5510\, Chestnut Hill\, MA\, 02467\, United States
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Green Newton":MAILTO:info@greennewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203007
CREATED:20260313T145404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T003425Z
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SUMMARY:Energy Help Office Hours at Newton Free Library
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday April 14\, 2026 \n11am–1pm \nNewton Free Library\n330 Homer Street\, Newton\nRoom A \n\nJoin 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 a friendly setting. Residents and local businesses can bring their energy bill for an optional review to learn about ways to reduce costs. \n\n\nNo technical knowledge is needed\, and there is no pressure to sign up for anything. Drop in anytime between 11am and 1pm and meet us at Room A across from the Drucker auditorium to get personalized guidance\, ask questions\, and connect with trusted local resources. This event is hosted by the City of Newton Climate & Sustainability Team\, Green Newton\, and Newton Free Library. \nThis event takes place on the second Tuesday of April\, May\, and June\, with different start times each month.
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/energy-office-hours-april/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Green Newton":MAILTO:info@greennewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203007
CREATED:20260323T011409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T000631Z
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SUMMARY:Geothermal Solutions for Affordable Heating and Cooling
DESCRIPTION: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. \nForum topics include: \n\ngeothermal technologies and how they work;\nlow\, predictable operating costs;\nfinancing structures\, ownership models\, incentives; and\nresilient\, healthy\, low-carbon systems.\n\nThis public event will explore the basics of geothermal and networked geothermal technologies\, where they make sense\, and strategies for implementation. Discussions will include real-world case studies from commercial\, institutional\, and mixed-use settings and will highlight low\, predictable operating costs; financing and ownership models; and incentives. Panelists will reflect on the potential for geothermal technology in Wellesley and beyond\, and participants are invited to tour the Wellesley Village Church’s new geothermal system. Hosted by the Climate Action Committee and the Wellesley Village Church. \nProgram Information: \n8:30-9am  Check-in\, tabling\, light breakfast\n9-11am  Program\n11am-12pm  Tours of the Village Church geothermal system\, tabling \nRegister
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/geothermal-solutions-for-affordable-heating-and-cooling/
LOCATION:Wellesley Village Church\, 2 Central Street\, Wellesley\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203007
CREATED:20260309T012802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T000106Z
UID:10000074-1776366000-1776371400@greennewton.org
SUMMARY:How to Grow a Better 'Birdfeeder' in Your Yard
DESCRIPTION: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 webs\, why insects matter for bird conservation\, and the practical steps you can take to support bird habitat throughout the year. \nThis event will be both in-person and online. There is no need to register for in-person attendance\, but please register to attend online. \nThe event is sponsored by Grow Native Massachusetts. \nRegister
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/how-to-grow-a-better-birdfeeder-in-your-yard/
LOCATION:First Parish Church\, 7 Harrington Road\, Lexington\, MA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Green Newton":MAILTO:info@greennewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T111500
DTSTAMP:20260421T203007
CREATED:20260405T203150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T222821Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Visit with Elizabeth Rusch
DESCRIPTION: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 for young readers\, including The Twenty-One\, A Greater Goal\, and You Call this Democracy? \nThe link for this virtual event will be sent the day before the event. \nBooks & audiobooks available on  Sora\,  NNHS &  NSHS libraries\, and the public library. You can also purchase Elizabeth’s books at Newtonville Books. \nRegister
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/virtual-author-visit-with-elizabeth-rusch/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203007
CREATED:20260330T024539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T223309Z
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SUMMARY:Learn How to Repair It at the Fix-It Clinic
DESCRIPTION: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. \nReserve a time slot based on the category of broken item. Walk-in repairs will be taken if time permits. Categories include: \n\nsmall appliance & electronics\,\nsewing and textiles\,\nlamp repair and rewiring\,\njewelry\,\ncomputers\,\nglueing\, and\nmusical instruments.\n\nFix-It Clinics are run by the Newton Recycling Committee\, with collaboration of the Newton Free Library\, the Newton DPW Sustainable Materials Management Division\, and funds from a MassDEP grant. \nSign up for a Repair AppointmentSign up to Volunteer
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/learn-how-to-repair-it-at-the-fix-it-clinic/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203007
CREATED:20260317T000940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T195043Z
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SUMMARY:One Sun\, One Earth\, One People Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Boston Interfaith Climate Allies invites you to gather at the Embrace Memorial on Boston Common and proceed to the Cathedral Church of St. Paul for this celebration with honored guest speaker\, climate activist\, author\, Sunday school teacher Bill McKibben. \nGet more information on the BICA website. \nRSVP
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/one-sun-one-earth-one-people-celebration/
LOCATION:Boston Common\, Boston\, MA
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203007
CREATED:20260405T203836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T013920Z
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SUMMARY:Bad Art Night at the Library: Earth Day Edition
DESCRIPTION:The Newton Free Library will provide recyclable materials to create (bad) art celebrating Earth Day. If you have recyclable materials that you’d like to turn into art\, bring them along! \nQuestions? Contact Jenna at newtonpublicservices@minlib.net.
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/bad-art-night-at-the-library-earth-day-edition/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203007
CREATED:20260405T205109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T195057Z
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SUMMARY:Induction Cooking Demo with Tea & Melted Chocolate
DESCRIPTION:What’s the sweetest way to learn about induction cooking? Visit the Newton Free Library\, dip into melted chocolate\, and have a cup of tea to get a taste of how induction cooktops work. Learn how this cooking appliance avoids the emissions from gas stoves and allows for faster heating\, precise temperature control\, and increased energy efficiency. \nStop by Drucker Auditorium anytime between 2-3:30pm\, and bring your questions and your sweet tooth! \nInspired to try out an induction cooktop yourself? You can borrow one from the Library of Things collection. \nThis program is in partnership between Green Newton\, Mothers Out Front\, the Newton Free Library\, and the City of Newton.
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/induction-cooking-demo-with-tea-melted-chocolate/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
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