• How to Get Plastic Out of Student Meals

    Virtual Event

    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...

  • Redesigning the Future of Plastic Plant Containers

    Virtual Event

    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...

  • Gardeners’ Gathering Free Day of Workshops and More

    Curry Center, Northeastern University 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA

    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...

  • Why Our Gas Bills are So High and What We Can Do

    Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library 4246 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA

    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. We’ll tackle the big questions: How can ratepayers control costs when so much of their bill goes to...

  • Community Gathering for Justice and Peace

    First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington Street, West Newton, MA

    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...

  • ‘How Not to Die’ Film and Q&A

    First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington Street, West Newton, MA

    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...

  • Plant Swap and Climate Hope Circle

    Jamaica Plain Library 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

    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.

  • High Performance Building for Carpenters Class

    Studio for High Performance Design and Construction Newton, MA

    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."...

  • MassEnergize Community Climate Leaders Conference

    Bentley University 175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA

    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...

  • The Extraordinary Caterpillar Film Showing

    Virtual Event

    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....