NewtonSERVES — the City’s annual day of volunteering to clean and improve parks, school grounds, open space areas, and conservation lands — will be May 5. This year there are 24 project sites: Volunteers 18 years or older must register, and volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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Mary Fitzgerald is organizing Newton’s Vegan Chef Challenge (May 1-31), pulling together local restaurants (currently 18), suppliers, volunteers, and community groups to highlight the benefits of plant-based eating. Participating Newton restaurants (map) will feature plant-based menu options throughout May. Customers can vote for their favorite dishes, and winning dishes will…
On Sunday, April 21, about 1,000 people learned about the latest green technology while listening to music, getting their faces painted, and meeting some adorable animals, among other activities, at Newton’s third-annual Earth Day Festival. The event, organized by Green Newton, the city’s Climate Team, and the EV Task Force,…
There will be a complimentary screening of the documentary Inundation District at West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton) on Sunday, April 28 at 3:30PM. After the 79-minute film, there will be a discussion/Q&A with producer/director and Boston Globe environmental reporter David Abel, moderated by Charles River Watershed Association…
Songs for the Earth, FUUSN’s annual Folk Music Sunday, is on April 28 at 10:15AM at the First Unitarian Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). The service includes familiar music (“Mercy Mercy Me,” “River”) and newer songs that call us to action for climate change. Demie Stathoplos will speak on The Web…
May is the peak time for migrating birds passing through the Newton area on their way north. Join Newton Conservators for a free Spring Birding Walk on Saturday, May 4, 8AM-10AM, at Cold Spring Park, one of Newton’s premier birding locations. Participants will meet near the turnaround at the end of…
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…
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…