On Sunday, August 29 from 1-1:45pm EST, the Advanced Studies teaching team of the Florida Barbara Brennan School of Healing Science will lead our Global Initiative Meditation for Prayers for the Earth, and to pray for the leaders that make … Read More
Plant-based Cooking Demonstration on Sunday, August 29 from 6-7pm – Learn how to make healthy plant-based food with the Plant-based Planet Team! We’ll demonstrate how to make various plant-based dishes at home. Feel free to ask us questions; we’ll be happy to help … Read More
Come to the Electric Bike Expo at the Newton Farmers Market in Cold Spring Park on Tuesday, August 31 from 1:30-6pm. See how e-bikes can help you travel greater distances, making them viable alternatives to driving. They will add zip to your stride! … Read More
The Rotary Club of Newton service project with HELPSY, in partnership with the City of Newton and Green Newton, to host monthly clothing/textile drives starting in June for four months.These clothing drive events will help the environment by reducing the amount of clothes and textile wastes going … Read More
The most common element in the universe, hydrogen is the H in H2O. But is hydrogen the fuel to solve our climate crisis? Join 350 Mass on Monday, September 13 from 7-8:30pm for the webinar ‘Pulling Back the Curtain on the Hydrogen Hoax.’ Gas … Read More
Come join with your family, friends, and neighbors to give the City of Newton a clean sweep. The Great Newton Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, September 18 from 9:30am-12pm. Get outside, breath fresh air and buff-up our City. Pre-registration is required here. You will … Read More
Bike Newton, in conjunction with the office of Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, is excited to sponsor the 9th annual Tour de Newton. Starting at 9am on Sunday, September 19, Tour de Newton will have four start locations: Newton Centre, West Newton, … Read More
Have you ever stopped to wonder what really happens to everything we put in our garbage and recycling bins? Do you know how few things are recycled, and that the rest of our trash goes to incinerators and overloaded landfills, … Read More
This garden remains from the Houghton Estate and is now part of the Webster Conservation Area complex near Hammond Pond that runs from Route 9 north beyond the MBTA Riverside line. The garden, only lightly managed now, retains a variety … Read More
On Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10-11:00 am, join Barbara Bates, Newton Conservators’ board member and teacher naturalist at Mass Audubon, to explore the animals and plants in the Dolan Pond conservation area and play nature-themed games. Open to children five5 … Read More
Tickets are on sale now for the 15th-anniversary party at the Newton Community Farm (303 Nahanton St, Newton) on Saturday, September 25 from 5-8pm. Mix and mingle with friends old and new. This is a casual get-together with food, music, and … Read More
On Sunday, September 26 at 6pm, learn how to make healthy plant-based food with the Massachusetts Sierra Club Plant-based Planet Team in this online program. Chefs will demonstrate how to make various plant-based dishes at home. Feel free to ask … Read More
On Monday, September 27 at 5pm, join Mayor Ruthanne Fuller for an online program to honor the legacy of Rachel Carson (1907-1964) and celebrate local climate champions who advocate for carbon emissions reduction, energy efficiency, and conservation of natural resources. September 27 is … Read More
Curious about getting an electric vehicle (EV), but not sure where to start? Join the webinar on Monday, September 27 from 7-8pm for the popular ‘Electric Vehicles 101’ webinar to learn the basics. Covered will be environmental and consumer benefits, … Read More
On Tuesday, September 28 at 7pm, this webinar will spotlight women in the electric vehicle community. Often underrepresented in the industry, these women will talk about their experiences as EV owners and what drove them to make the switch to … Read More
National Drive Electric Week is in full swing! Making the switch to an electric car can be intimidating if you're used to refueling with gasoline. Where will you charge? How much will it cost? How can you make sure you're … Read More
Learn about electric vehicles from the City of Newton’s Climate and Sustainability Team and the Newton EV Task Force on Thursday, September 30 from 7-9pm. Join us for this online presentation and panel discussion on choosing an electric vehicle, EV charging, and federal … Read More
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