A mulch volcano is a thick mound of mulch piled up around the trunk of a tree. You see them all over—in public parks, private yards and commercial landscapes. Problem is—mulch volcanoes can kill trees, especially newly planted trees! Tree … Read More
Monthly Archives: March 2016
The Recycling Club has been trying to implement recycling at Newton North, however one problem is that there are not enough bins for all the rooms. Newton residents that still have the old rectangular bins may wish to donate them … Read More
Mindy Lubber, an internationally renowned climate change expert, will be speaking at Brookline High School on April 6 from 7-8:30pm. “Climate change is our generation’s greatest threat to social order, public health, national security, and economic stability,” Lubber says. “We’ve … Read More
Wellesley’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC) is working with SaveOhno to turn your old/ spare t-shirts into reusable shopping bags. Wellesley is looking to ban single-use plastic bags in the near future, and reusable shopping bags are much more sustainable than … Read More
Mayor Setti D. Warren has sent a letter to key state legislators, urging them to reject legislative proposals to reduce the value of net metering credits associated with municipal solar projects. Such reductions, he said, “could halt the development of … Read More
We are hoping that our our annual celebration of Newton Unplugged & Connected month brings Spring soon! On March 10, approximately 100 kids (and older) joined Students for a Greener World in planting seedlings and plants in small square pots … Read More
The “Envi Sci” program is a unique educational outdoor program in Newton for around 35 teenagers that combines exploring the wilderness with learning about the science of the environment. The month-long experience is geared for students going into grades 7-10 in … Read More
The Newton City Council is considering resolutions, endorsed by Green Newton and 350 Mass Newton, in support of Carbon Pricing and Divestment from Fossil Fuels. Please contact your Councilors HERE asking them to approve the following resolutions: We ask that the Newton … Read More
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