🌎📚 Celebrate Earth Month with a special Green Storytime! Join Green Newton for a delightful reading of The Noisy Puddle—the 2025 Massachusetts Book Award winner—alongside author Linda Booth Sweeney. This engaging story brings the magic of nature to life and is perfect for young readers and families alike. 🗓 Sunday, April 12 ⏰ 11:00 AM...
Tuesday April 14, 2026 11am–1pm Newton Free Library 330 Homer Street, Newton Room A Join the City of Newton's Climate Action Coordinator and Green Newton's Energy Advocate for drop-in energy office hours. If you have questions about your energy bills, heating and cooling options, available assistance programs, or electrification, we can provide one-on-one help in...
Bird populations are declining at an alarming rate due to habitat loss, climate change, and pesticides. Fortunately, there are simple actions you can take to restore critical bird habitat in your yards and gardens. In this free talk, Conservation biologist Desirée L. Narango will share her research on the importance of native plants to food...
What’s the sweetest way to learn about induction cooking? Visit the Newton Free Library, dip into melted chocolate, and have a cup of tea to get a taste of how induction cooktops work. Learn how this cooking appliance avoids the emissions from gas stoves and allows for faster heating, precise temperature control, and increased energy...
Dine 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 Friday, April 24 (all day), Just Salad will donate 30% of in-store sales back to Green Newton. Every salad, wrap, and bowl makes a difference! How...
Join us for a guided walk through Cold Spring Park in Newton. You’ll explore wooded trails and wetlands, discover hidden natural features, and learn about the park’s unique ecosystem—along with the challenges it faces. Co-led Led by Alan Nogee, President of Friends of Cold Spring Park and Katherine Howard, President of Newton Conservators, this walk...
Join us for Newton’s annual Earth Day Festival, a celebration of all things green for the whole family! Groove to live music and savor delicious food while discovering countless ways to make a positive impact. Explore booths hosted by local businesses and nonprofits, offering guidance on everything from going solar and choosing electric vehicles to...
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month 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 to Baramor for Newton Green Drinks! It’s a fun, casual evening with people who are passionate about building a sustainable...
Tuesday May 12, 2026 5pm–7pm Newton Free Library 330 Homer Street, Newton Room A Join the City of Newton's Climate Action Coordinator and Green Newton's Energy Advocate for drop-in energy office hours. If you have questions about your energy bills, heating and cooling options, available assistance programs, or electrification, we can provide one-on-one help in...
Join the Green Newton community at our Annual Meeting as we celebrate the extraordinary environmental youth leaders who are shaping Newton’s future. Through Green Newton programs and partnerships, these young leaders have championed energy efficiency, reduced waste, and advanced smart local environmental policies. They’ve educated residents at community events, worked with school administrators to strengthen...
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month 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 to Baramor for Newton Green Drinks! It’s a fun, casual evening with people who are passionate about building a sustainable...
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3pm–5pm Newton Free Library 330 Homer Street, Newton Room A Join the City of Newton's Climate Action Coordinator and Green Newton's Energy Advocate for drop-in energy office hours. If you have questions about your energy bills, heating and cooling options, available assistance programs, or electrification, we can provide one-on-one help in...
