• How the Materials in Your Recycling Cart are Processed

    Thursday, November 20, 6:30-7:30. Online. Imagine a Touch-a-Truck event for recycling, and prepare to see and hear all about how materials recovery facilities (MRFs) work. (The abbreviation MRF is pronounced “murph”.) You’ll see behind-the-scenes footage of how different MRFs sort and … Read More

  • Register for ‘Welcome to the Dark Side: Discovering Moths’

    Thursday, December 4, 7-8:30pm. Online. Join naturalist Dave Small for an introduction to attracting and watching moths in your backyard. Discover the native plants you can introduce to your landscape to attract a wide variety of butterflies and moths. Learn how … Read More

  • Broke it? FIX IT! Learn How at the Fix-It Clinic

    Saturday, December 6, 10am-3:30pm. Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). 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 … Read More

  • Ratepayer Ripoff?

    Monday, December 8, 7:30-8:30pm. Online. Join Mothers Out Front Newton to discuss reshaping our energy future. Let’s stop National Grid’s costly and wasteful gas pipe replacements and plan for a faster, fairer transition from fossil gas. Learn how we can expand … Read More

  • 🍕 Heat Pump Pizza Party

    Newton Free Library 330 Homer St., Newton, MA

    Hosted by Green Newton, the City of Newton Sustainability Team, and the Newton Free Library Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM (Presentation starts at 6:30PM)Location: Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library We’re bringing together neighbors, local experts, and … Read More

  • Heat Pump Pizza Party

    Tuesday, December 9, 6-8pm (Presentation begins at 6:30pm). Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). We’re bringing together neighbors, local experts, and clean energy enthusiasts for an evening of great food, great company, and great ideas! Join us … Read More