Do you care about reducing school waste and supporting a more sustainable school community? Join us to learn what’s underway and how you can be part of it. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. You can also register for the June 1 meeting at the same link.
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm for Green Drinks at Baramor in Newton Centre. Want to meet others who care about the environment as much as you do? Head over to Baramor for Newton Green Drinks! It’s a fun, casual evening with people who are passionate about building a sustainable...
You have choices in every aspect of your financial life which can reduce or eliminate your participation in the funding of the fossil fuels which create pollution at every step...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
