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...
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. The 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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
A portion of all ticket sales support Green Newton. Join us for a fun evening out and help support local climate action! The film Granite Rapids Moon follows a father...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
