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Reducing Food Waste in Schools
Virtual Event1/5 of waste generated in Massachusetts is food waste. Learn how schools are taking the lead to divert food waste in their cafeterias and kitchens. We’ll hear from: Rachel Oliveri,...
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Vernal Pools and Their Special Ecology
Virtual EventSeasonal ponds, known as vernal pools, are full of life and can be found throughout our area. Newton has several, including Bare Pond in Webster Woods. Join Newton Conservators' Barbara...
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Home Energy Help – Drop-In Hours
FeaturedCooper Center for Active Living 345 Walnut St., Newton, MAFriday March 6, 2026 9:30am - 12pm The Cooper Center for Active Living 345 Walnut St., Newton Activity Room 1 Join us for a free, welcoming community event created to...
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Planet in Sound: From Antarctica to Home Through Music
Newton Presbyterian Church 75 Vernon St., Newton, MA, United StatesPlanet in Sound: From Antarctica to Home invites you on a musical journey across our planet’s most breathtaking landscapes, from the vast, frozen silence of Antarctica to the warmth and...
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All Welcome to Green Drinks March 2026
Baramor 45 Union St., Newton, MAJoin us March 10 at 7:30pm for Green Drinks at Baramor in Newton Centre. Want to meet others who care about the environment as much as you do? Head over...
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How to Get Plastic Out of Student Meals
Virtual EventCurrently, school cafeterias and college dining use a lot of plastic--from trays to plates, bowls, cups, straws and take-out containers. Most of these plastic items are used for a few...
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Redesigning the Future of Plastic Plant Containers
Virtual EventIn 2019 the Association of Professional Landscape Designers published a report entitled “Plastic Pots and the Green Industry: Production, Use, Disposal, and Environmental Impacts.” Marie Chieppo, the researcher and author...
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A Community Gathering for Justice and Peace
First Unitarian Universalist Society 1326 Washington Street, West Newton, MAGreen Newton and the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton are sponsoring this afternoon event which will showcase the work of the Youth Climate Solutions Team at Newton North High...
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‘How Not to Die’ Film and Q&A
First Unitarian Universalist Society 1326 Washington Street, West Newton, MAThe UU Plant-Based Eating Club will host a screening of How Not to Die, a powerful new documentary movie about the relationship between diet and health, followed by a live...
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Green Newton Fundraiser: ‘Granite Rapids Moon’ at West Newton Cinema
FeaturedWest Newton Cinema 1296 Washington St., Newton, MAA portion of all ticket sales go to fund Green Newton. Come for a fun evening out and help support our work! The film Granite Rapids Moon follows a father...
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High Performance Building for Carpenters Class
Studio for High Performance Design and Construction Newton, MACarpenters, Builders, and Residential GC's: learn high-performance building install skills BEFORE you need them with a client. Studio HPDC's course combines building science and control layer basics with hands-on practice...
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Just Salad Donation Day
Just Salad 33 Boylston Street, Suite 3320, Newton, MA, United StatesDine out for a cause! Join Green Newton for a special Donation Day with Just Salad and help support local climate action — simply by enjoying a meal. On Saturday,...