The Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) just published a position statement, “Artificial Turf: A Threat to Our Watershed.” CRWA opposes the installation of artificial turf as contrary to its core mission of promoting the health of the Charles River and … Read More
Tuesday, March 19 at 7pm. First Parish Watertown (35 Church Street, Watertown). First Parish Watertown in collaboration with Beyond Plastics Greater Boston and Oceana will host a free film screening of Rory Fielding’s documentary “We’re All Plastic People Now.” The … Read More
Sunday, March 24 7-8pm. Online. Join the Sierra Club as they show you how to make delicious healthy plant-based food at home. In this free session, Chef Jay, a 30-year veteran of the restaurant industry and cooking teacher based in … Read More
Thursday, March 14 from 4:30-5:30pm. Online. We hope to see you at our next Green Newton School Connections meeting. Marc Welch will share information about his role as City of Newton Director of Urban Forestry and talk about how he … Read More
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 20 and join Newton Public School students in walking, riding or rolling to school.
Thursday, February 29 from 7-8:30pm. Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium (330 Homer Street, Newton). LWVN – together with its cosponsors Better Action Now on Artificial Turf in Newton, Green Newton, and Mothers Out Front Newton – will hold a presentation … Read More
Wednesday, February 28 at 7pm. Online. Join a special Sierra Club virtual screening of “Burned,” a short film about PFAS and the firefighters on the front line of PFAS exposure. There will be a Q&A with the Sierra Club National … Read More
Tuesday, February 20 from 8-9am. Online. Artificial turf is favored by those who want the short term ease of maintenance and longer playtime for youth, but it comes with long term consequences for our health and the health of the … Read More
Introduced by actor and environmentalist Ted Danson, the documentary film We’re All Plastic People Now investigates the hidden story of plastic and its effects on human health. In an era of throw-away ease, convenience has cost us our well-being. We’re … Read More
Thursday, February 8 from 4:30-5:30pm. Online. We hope to see you at our next Green Newton School Connections meeting. We are getting closer to incorporating paid Green Team Captains into our schools to create consistent sustainability efforts from year to … Read More
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