What can you do to help the environmental? Below are every day actions that make a difference. Email us at [email protected] any time with your ideas.
Join us for the next Green Newton Speaker Series on Thursday, May 26 at 7pm for a special online talk with Dr. Doug Tallamy about how yard by yard, we can help pollinators by planting the native species that they … Read More
Last week we described the benefits of adding native plants to your yard to support pollinators. This week we want to talk a bit about invasive plants, the non-native species that were introduced here intentionally or accidentally and tend to … Read More
The Newton Free Library’s Library of Things offers many useful and fun items that you can check out just like a book. Among the items available is a Portable Movie Projector and 120″ Screen that you can use to create … Read More
On May 25 at 6pm, 350 Mass will host the Massachusetts Attorney General Climate Debate online, with candidates Andrea Campbell, Quentin Palfrey, and Shannon Liss-Riordan. Come and learn about their thoughts on climate and how it may impact their decisions … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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
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 … 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 … Read More
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