Learn About ‘Healthy Soils and Climate Smart Farming’

Tuesday, November 28 from 7-8:15pm. Online. Celebrate United Nations World Soil Day by learning about healthy soil as a carbon sink and climate change solution. In this webinar, soil scientist Ruben Parilla, Soil Technical Coordinator for NOFA/Mass, and climate-smart farmers Annemarie Walsh … Read More

City of Newton Washington Street Pilot Project

Thursday, November 30 at 6:30pm. Online. The Planning and Development Department will host an online meeting on November 30 at 6:30pm to describe the Washington Street Pilot Project, share several alternative concepts, and take your questions and feedback about this long-term … Read More

Join the Next School Connections Meeting

Thursday, December 14 from 4:30-5:30pm. Online. We hope to see you at our next Green Newton School Connections meeting. Our spotlight green educator this month is Stephanie Gilman, Newton Public Schools (NPS) Director of Planning, Project Management and Sustainability. Please invite … Read More

Learn How “Cows & Food Waste Can Save the Planet”

Thursday, December 14 from 7-8pm. Online. Barstow’s Longview Farm and Black Earth Composting explain how the end result of what we eat (and don’t eat) can curb climate change. REGISTER We recommend viewing “Wasted! The Story of Food Waste” prior to the presentation … Read More

Winter Sowing Workshop

Saturday, January 6 from 1-3pm. First Parish of Watertown (35 Church St, Watertown). Learn to grow your own plants from seed with a mini greenhouse crafted from an empty milk or water jug. This is an in-person, hands-on, free event. … Read More