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A portion of all ticket sales support Green Newton. Join us for a fun evening out and help support local climate action! The film Granite Rapids Moon follows a father of two on a week-long trek through the Grand Canyon. As we follow his solo hike, we see his memories of an earlier trip through...
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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 encouraged but not required. Refreshments and childcare will be provided. |
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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."... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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...
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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.... |
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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... |
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🌎📚 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... |
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Tuesday April 14, 2026 11am–1pm 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... |
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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 in our community and beyond. Forum topics include: geothermal technologies and how they work; low, predictable operating costs; financing structures, ownership models, incentives; and resilient,... |
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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 your yards and gardens. In this free talk, Conservation biologist Desirée L. Narango will share her research on the importance of native plants to food... |
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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, high-interest topics pose essential questions and celebrate human ingenuity and the power of collective action. Elizabeth is an award-winning author of more than 25 books... |
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Fix-It Clinics empower Newton residents to fix for themselves, and are totally no-cost! Bring in a broken household item and a repair coach will help guide you through diagnosing and repair. Reserve a time slot based on the category of broken item. Walk-in repairs will be taken if time permits. Categories include: small appliance &... |
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Boston Interfaith Climate Allies invites you to gather at the Embrace Memorial on Boston Common and proceed to the Cathedral Church of St. Paul for this celebration with honored guest speaker, climate activist, author, Sunday school teacher Bill McKibben. Get more information on the BICA website. |
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The Newton Free Library will provide recyclable materials to create (bad) art celebrating Earth Day. If you have recyclable materials that you'd like to turn into art, bring them along! Questions? Contact Jenna at newtonpublicservices@minlib.net. |
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What’s the sweetest way to learn about induction cooking? Visit the Newton Free Library, dip into melted chocolate, and have a cup of tea to get a taste of how induction cooktops work. Learn how this cooking appliance avoids the emissions from gas stoves and allows for faster heating, precise temperature control, and increased energy... |
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Stop by for a meal and support climate action in Newton! Join Green Newton for a special Donation Day with Just Salad and help support local climate action — simply by enjoying a meal. On Friday, April 24 (all day), Just Salad will donate 30% of in-store sales back to Green Newton. Every salad, wrap,...
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“Earth’s Greatest Enemy” reveals a hidden truth behind the climate crisis: the role of the U.S. military as the world’s largest institutional polluter, tracing the link between war, empire, and ecological destruction. Drawing on powerful testimonies from veterans, scientists, and frontline communities, it uncovers how military operations poison ecosystems, accelerate global warming, and sacrifice the... |
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Join us for a guided walk through Cold Spring Park in Newton. You’ll explore wooded trails and wetlands, discover hidden natural features, and learn about the park’s unique ecosystem—along with the challenges it faces. Co-led Led by Alan Nogee, President of Friends of Cold Spring Park and Katherine Howard, President of Newton Conservators, this walk...
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Beyond Plastics Greater Boston and JP Zero Waste are co-hosting a screening and discussion of the new film Plastic Detox. This film addresses many of the health consequences of our exposure to plastics including human fertility. Join Eileen Ryan and Bridget Lee, MD, for a discussion of the film immediately following the screening. Both speakers...
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Join artist Patty Rosenblatt and her co-presenter and video collaborator Kathryn Brodie for a special artist talk that explores the evolution of Hands to Earth and the environmental concerns that shape it. Rosenblatt noted that green space is disappearing so rapidly that it might soon be possible for people to live their lives without ever... |
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The UU Plant-Based Eating Club is hosting a large potluck in honor of Earth Day, and those curious about Plant-Based eating, or want to have a great plant-based meal and chat with other people at the potluck, are welcome to attend. While the UU Plant-Based Eating Club intentionally welcomes newcomers and anyone who is interested in... |
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NEW DATE and LOCATION Come join this lively presentation on Newton birding hotspots and what birds we might expect to see locally in the coming weeks of migration season. Learn about the varied sights and sounds of colorful wood warblers, orioles, thrushes, tanagers, and vireos. Our guide for the evening is Pete Gilmore who has... |
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Newton Civic Spotlight is a youth-organized event for local middle school and high school students. The event aims to demystify local government and share information with Newton's young people about... |
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Dr. Emily Oertling, Assistant Professor of Fashion Merchandising and Management at California State University Sacramento, will discuss how greenwashing shapes the way we think about sustainability, why it remains so...
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HELM Construction Solutions and the Studio for High-Performance Design and Construction will be hosting a Meet-Up for women, trans, and non-binary folks in design, construction, and engineering. Join us to connect,...
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Join Newton For Everyone to take a look at affordable housing in Newton – what we have, what approaches have resulted in affordable housing, and what steps the City can... |
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The West Newton Cinema, together with The Boston Club, is hosting a special screening of “Join or Die” and a post screening “joining fair” with 15 area clubs and organizations. 3-4:30pm – “Join or Die” screening 4:30-5:30pm – Club Fair in the Cinema Lobby "Join or Die" is a film about why you should join... |
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Join us for Newton’s annual Earth Day Festival, a celebration of all things green for the whole family! Groove to live music and savor delicious food while discovering countless ways to make a positive impact. Explore booths hosted by local businesses and nonprofits, offering guidance on everything from going solar and choosing electric vehicles to...
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Join Richard Primack, professor of plant ecology at Boston University and a lifelong Newton resident, to learn about various wildflowers, unusual trees, unique geological features, and evidence of past land use at Hammond Woods. Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes, long pants and a hat. The terrain is relatively flat but can be muddy.... |
