Green Newton

This exciting series on biodiverse homes and gardens continues this month. On Wednesday, May 18 at 7pm, Elise Bernstein will walk you through the steps to increase biodiversity on your property and practices you can use as cold weather approaches. There will … Read More

Gas stoves can make the air in your kitchen more polluted than recommended outdoor clean air quality standards. Burning gas releases nitrogen dioxide, small particulate matter, and carbon monoxide–all components of air pollution. Cooking on a gas stove increases kids’ … Read More

Native bee populations have been in decline, with pesticides, disease, habitat loss and climate change playing major roles. Join York University biologists Dr. Sheila Colla and Dr. Amro Zayed on Thursday, May 19 at 12pm as they discuss online the status of native pollinators and … Read More

On Saturday, May 21 from 9am-12pm, the Rotary Club of Newton will collect used clothing/textiles and gently used housewares. The clothing/textiles will be taken by Helpsy, which will sort items for reuse or recycling. The housewares will go to Welcome Home, … Read More

Learn how to make healthy plant-based food with the Sierra Club’s Plant-based Planet Team. The event is free and open to the public. After registering, instructions for joining via Zoom or phone will be sent one day in advance. Contact [email protected] with … Read More

On Tuesday, May 24 at 7pm, the Climate Crisis Subcommittee of the Newton Democratic City Committee is hosting an online panel discussion to educate citizens about climate measures. Newton Climate Leaders will discuss their priorities for climate action and answer your questions about … Read More