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  • 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...

  • ‘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,...

  • 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...

  • 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. After the 60-minute film, Sam will join us for a Q&A session, with some caterpillars as his guests. Over 98% of the living world on...

  • Guided Nature Walk in Kennard Park

    Kennard Park Newton, MA

    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...

  • Cherry Pies and Butterflies Community Pollinator Festival

    McDevitt Middle School 75 Church Street, Waltham, MA

    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: Talk with knowledgeable people from pollinator, climate change, & native flower organizations. Learn why planting native flowers in your backyard fights climate change & restores biodiversity....

  • Animal Habitats and Adaptations in the Age of Climate Change

    Newton Community Farm 303 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA

    Join the Newton Community Farm for "Habitats and Adaptations" with a naturalist and two animal ambassadors from Mass Audubon. How 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...

  • Green Storytime at Hummingbird Books

    Hummingbird Books 55 Boylston St Suite 5510, Chestnut Hill, MA, United States

    🌎📚 Celebrate Earth Month with a special Green Storytime! Join 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. 🗓 Sunday, April 12 ⏰ 11:00 AM...