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Learn ‘What Would it Take to Build 100% Affordable Housing in Newton?’

Tuesday, January 13, 7-8pm. Congregation Dorshei Tzedek/Second Church (60 Highland St, West Newton) and Online. Affordable housing builder and advocate Jason Korb will explain the costs, considerations, and risks involved in this kind of development and offer suggestions for how Newton could become more … Read More

Honor the People Who Made BERDO a Reality at Newton’s Green Drinks

Tuesday, January 14, 7 – 8:30pm. Baramor (45 Union Street, Newton Centre). Last month, after more than three years of dedication and collaboration among Newton’s Sustainability staff and city leaders, Newton Citizens Commission on Energy, environmental advocates, and local businesses, … Read More

Learn How to Sow Native Plants in Mini-Greenhouses

Wednesday, January 15, multiple sessions. Wayland Town Building, Large Meeting Room (41 Cochituate Rd., Wayland). Local native plant gardeners Shelley Trucksis and Jean Milburn will make a presentation about local native plants and their role in preserving our ecosystem. Sowing … Read More

Register for ‘The Hidden Cost of Plastics to Human Health’

Thursday, January 16, 6:30-8:30pm. The Public Library of Brookline, Brookline Village Library (361 Washington Street Brookline). Learn about the dangers lurking in everyday plastics and how they affect our well-being. Discover what steps Brookline is taking to address this issue. … Read More

Come for Drinks and Chat at the Next Newton Green Drinks

Wednesday, January 14 from 7:30-9pm. Baramor (45 Union St, Newton). Newton Green Drinks invites you to join us for a fun and casual evening with other folks interested in building a sustainable city and beyond. No experience necessary! Just stop … Read More

Learn About Next Steps for Restoring Cheesecake Brook

Tuesday, January 21, 6:30pm. In-person at the Newton Education Center, Conference Room 111, (100 Walnut St., Newton) and online. In a few months, the City of Newton will break ground on two green infrastructure projects to promote infiltration and reduce stormwater pollution into … Read More