Green Newton is hosting a House Party on May 4, 11AM-1PM, where home owners can learn how eco-friendly home improvements can increase home value. Hear from Newton Realtor Chris Vietor and environmental professionals about: solar, insulation, efficient heating/cooling/hot water (heat pumps), rebates, and tax credits. Register here to get the…
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We all know climate change is happening, so what can we do to slow it down and turn it around? Come to FUUSN for a game using MIT’s EN-ROADS climate model simulator to see what does and doesn’t help on individual and community levels — FUUSN, city, state, nation, and…
Newton Conservators’ Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 9, will feature a presentation on Seeds of Change: Promoting Plant Biodiversity in Our Community by Michael Piantedosi, Director of Conservation for Native Plant Trust. The event will at take place at the American Legion Post 440 (295 California Street, Nonantum) and will start with a social hour and cash…
Join Newton Conservators and Friends of Nahanton Park on Sunday, May 12, 8AM-10:30AM, for a free Mother’s Day Bird Walk at Nahanton Park. This park offers a mix of woodlands, wetlands, edge habitat, and meadows along the Charles River, making it one of the best birding spots in Newton for migrants…
Newton Community Farm will hold its annual Spring Seedling Sale on May 18-19, 12PM-3PM at the farm (303 Nahanton Street). Over 80 varieties of home-grown and hardy seedlings! All seedlings are$6 per pack or container. More details here.
The Newton Cemetery & Arboretum will host a Springtime Tree Tour through the winding roads of its grounds on May 19 starting at 10AM. Led by its staff arborists, the tour will showcase over 30 species of flowering trees, shrubs, and perennials. Come to enjoy flowers and learn about the Arboretum’s…
On May 23 at 7PM, Newton Conservators will present a one-hour webinar, Pesticides and Children’s Health: How can we protect our community?, by public health researcher Dr. Sarah Evans. Register online to receive an email confirmation with the link for the webinar. Dr. Sarah Evans, Assistant Professor of Environmental Medicine and Public…
Are there empty spaces on the berms in your neighborhood where street trees formerly provided shade and beauty? Would you like to work with your neighbors and the Newton Tree Conservancy to plant new trees? The Newton Tree Conservancy is now accepting applications until June, 30 for its 2024 Fall Community Tree…
A coalition of Newton climate groups* will present a free public education forum on BERDO (Building Emission Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance). It will be held on May 30, 6:30PM-8:30PM in the Parish Hall of the First Unitarian Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). Light refreshments will be provided…
Join Newton Conservators on Saturday, June 1, 10AM-11:30AM for an easy 1.5 mile Ramble in Webster Woods to see what’s in bloom and “what’s cooking” in the vernal pool Bare Pond. We will follow the Red trail to Bare Pond, pick up the Green trail to Cake Rock, Gooch’s Cave,…