Green Newton

Marcia Cooper is to receive a Newton Conservators' annual meeting award as an environmentalist of the year on May 24. The award goes to Marcia for her enthusiasm and devotion to a sustainable world for future generations.  For thoughtfully inspiring Newton … Read More

Thursday, May 4 from 6-9pm. Newton South High School (140 Brandeis Road). Newton Inspires is The Newton School Foundation’s annual fundraising event to support the Newton Public Schools. This year, the set of speakers include Andy Gluck and Andrew Thompson, two … Read More

NewtonSERVES 2023 is scheduled for Sunday, May 7, and the focus of volunteer efforts this year is on cleaning and improving our parks, school grounds, open space areas, and conservation lands. Please help out at one of the natural spaces … Read More

Sunday, May 7 from 10am-2pm (by appointment). Newton South High School (140 Brandeis Rd, Newton). Celebrate biking at the 3rd Annual Bike Rodeo in Newton. Massachusetts Safe Routes to Schools instructors will teach and review bike riding skills. Volunteers from Bike Newton and the Newton … Read More

Wednesday, May 10 at 12pm. Online. Massachusetts is working on “grid modernization.” What is that? What does it mean for consumers, greenhouse gas emission reduction, and environmental justice? What is the process? Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance as they present … Read More

Wednesday, May 10 from 1-2pm. Massachusetts State House, Rm 428. Join Mothers Out Front at the MA State House to show support for the Future of Clean Heat briefing,  Senator Cynthia Creem’s bill on clean energy transformation. Please email [email protected] to carpool … Read More

Thursday, May 11 from 4:30 – 5:30pm. Online. Join the next Green Newton School Connections meeting and get involved in greening our schools. At the start of the meeting, City Councilor Vicki Danberg will speak to us about the proposed single … Read More

Thursday, May 11 at 6 pm. Boston Public Library (230 Dartmouth Street, Boston) and Online. Environmental justice warrior, Rhodes Scholar, and founder of Black Girl Environmentalist Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru will converse with Boston Public Library President David Leonard as part … Read More

Thursday, May 11 – 6 pm. Boston Public Library (230 Dartmouth Street, Boston) and Online. Environmental justice warrior, Rhodes Scholar, and founder of Black Girl Environmentalist Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru will converse with Boston Public Library President David Leonard as part of … Read More

Sunday, May 14 from 1-5pm. Kennard Park (246 Dudley Road, Newton Center). Friends of Kennard Park and Meadowscaping for Biodiversity will hold a native plant sale at Kennard Park. There will also be kids’ activities. You can also buy native plants from … Read More

 Tuesday, May 16 at 7 pm.  Online. Massachusetts Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer will speak about “An Equitable and Sustainable Future: A Vision for Massachusetts.” Her talk will be followed by a Q&A session and brief introductions to local community driven … Read More

Thursday, May 18 at 7pm. Online. Green Newton is joining the Newton Democratic City Committee’s Climate Crisis Subcommittee, in presenting “Preparing for Climate Change: Is Newton Doing Enough?”  Emily Norton, Newton city councilor and Executive Director of the Charles River Watershed … Read More

Saturday, May 20 at 9:30am. Online. Senator Mike Barrett will talk about connecting citizen activists to the legislative process, as well as connecting the executive branch work to the work of the legislature. His talk will be followed by workshops … Read More

Sunday, May 21, 9am-3pm. Horace Mann Housing Complex (corner of Watertown and Walker Streets, Newtonville). Newton Neighbors, the Newton Housing Authority and Newton Community Farm are launching a project to plant container gardens for eligible seniors at the Horace Mann Housing … Read More

Sunday, May 21 at 10:30am. Newton Cemetary (791 Walnut Street, Newton Center). Take a springtime tour through the winding roads of Newton Cemetery & Arboretum, led by Cemetery staff arborists. With over 30 species of flowering trees, shrubs, and perennials, … Read More

Marcia Cooper to receive a Newton Conservators' annual meeting award as environmentalist of the year on May 24. The award goes to Marcia for her enthusiasm and devotion to a sustainable world for future generations.  For thoughtfully inspiring Newton students to … Read More