• What do the Yellow Flags Mean? A Talk about Commercial Pesticide Applications

    Virtual Event

    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...

  • ‘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...

  • 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...

  • 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,...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...