Consecutive hot days with temperatures above 85°F (29°C) can pose serious health risks, especially for vulnerable members of our communities. Join us to kick off the heat season and learn how the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) monitors and communicates upcoming periods of unhealthy heat, and how community partners can help raise awareness, prepare...
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 some of the fascinating wild bees of eastern North America and their varied lifestyles, habitat needs, and intricate relationships with native flowering plants and other...
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...
Note: This webinar is being offered again on May 20. Ever wonder why Massachusetts has such high energy bills and what the state can do about it? In this webinar, Policy Advocate Carrie Katan and Executive Director Larry Chretien will explain how utilities’ incentive to overspend, a gas importer’s stranglehold over the state, and outdated...
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. Please RSVP below - it's free and open to all! Through Green Newton programs and partnerships, these young leaders have championed energy efficiency, reduced waste, and advanced smart local environmental policies. They’ve educated...
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...
The Newton Community Farm will have 99 varieties of vegetables, flowers, and herbs for sale on May 16 and 17. If you'd like to plan ahead, you can look at the varieties list ahead of the sale. In addition to seedlings, there will be soil and amendments for sale from the Vermont Compost Company. Pricing:...
Frustrated with federal affairs? Don't go loco -- go local! Mass Parks for All, a state-wide advocacy group for state and local parks, is holding its first ever Focus on Friends event at Wachusett Mountain. Enjoy a beautiful hike, then meet with others friends of parks to share best practices, hear from state officials, and...
The Newton Community Farm will have 99 varieties of vegetables, flowers, and herbs for sale on May 16 and 17. If you'd like to plan ahead, you can look at the varieties list ahead of the sale. In addition to seedlings, there will be soil and amendments for sale from the Vermont Compost Company. Pricing:...
Produced by an Academy Award-winning team, the film The Plastic Detox follows six couples struggling with infertility who agree to participate in a massive plastic detox of their homes and lives. This “intervention” changes their lives and their families forever. Watch the trailer here. Join Energize Ashland and partnering local organizations for a free screening...
Mothers Out Front Newton will host Marc Welch, Commissioner of Newton Parks and Recreation. Welch will discuss his role caring for Newton's urban forest as head of Urban Forestry since 2002 and provide an update on the impact of Newton' Tree Preservation Ordinance. The program is part of Mothers Out Front's 'Be A Tree Protector'...
