• 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....

  • 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...

  • Geothermal Solutions for Affordable Heating and Cooling

    Wellesley Village Church 2 Central Street, Wellesley, MA

    Attend an Earth Month event exploring geothermal solutions for affordable heating and cooling. Learn about the benefits of ground-source heat pumps and geothermal networks, and how to apply these solutions...

  • How to Grow a Better ‘Birdfeeder’ in Your Yard

    First Parish Church 7 Harrington Road, Lexington, MA

    Bird populations are declining at an alarming rate due to habitat loss, climate change, and pesticides. Fortunately, there are simple actions you can take to restore critical bird habitat in...

  • Virtual Author Visit with Elizabeth Rusch

    Virtual Event

    The Newton Free Library invites everyone to join a youth-moderated discussion with Elizabeth Rusch, an author of propulsive stories about climate change, democracy, and equal pay. Her writings on vital,...