What can you do to help the environmental? Below are every day actions that make a difference. Email us at [email protected] any time with your ideas.
Please join Newton Councilor Alison Leary on Saturday, May 5 at 9am for a neighborhood “bird walk” along the Charles River Path to enjoy the sights and sounds of the River including new spring migrants. She will meet participants at the path … Read More
In the Green Lifestyles course, participants will learn how to reduce their use of energy (at home and in transportation), water, waste and toxins, and be a more eco-friendly consumer. They will also discover new strategies for cutting their energy … Read More
On Monday, April 23, at 7pm in the Druker Auditorium of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton), join us for a panel discussion describing how gas leaks damage human and tree health and about organized efforts to protect our families … Read More
The City of Newton will hold a public forum on the Needham Street Area Vision Plan on April 23 from 6-8pm at the Barry Price Center (27 Christina St., Newton). The Needham Street area is a key gateway to the City of … Read More
On Earth Day, Sunday, April 22 from 1-5pm Green Newton will hand out free reusable shopping bags to customers at the Newtonville and Auburndale Star Market stores. Please remember to use reusable bags when you go to the store. Paper … Read More
On Wednesday, April 18 at 7pm at Newton City Hall in Room 211/Chamber, please come and show your support for a proposed ban of disposable polystyrene food containers in Newton. These are the ‘Styrofoam’ takeout containers, cups, plates, etc. which are hazardous to our … Read More
Clothing should never go in your recycling green cart! All types of textiles, including shoes, belts and stuffed animals, can be donated to various charities at the Resource Recovery Center (Located at 115 Rumford Ave, Auburndale – driving directions), which is open … Read More
Thanks to the Rotary Club of Newton, we have an unusual opportunity to acquire and distribute chestnut oak seedlings (an under-represented species in Newton). The 2017-18 president of Rotary International asked Rotary clubs to show their commitment to addressing climate … Read More
The following is a message from The Newton Tree Conservancy. Please consider volunteering to help plant trees in Newton. After an extreme winter with an unusual level of tree damage, we’re looking forward to our Spring 2018 Community Tree Plantings … Read More
Newton Goes Solar, a Green Newton initiative, concluded last fall with 47 installations. After taking a brief hiatus, we are resuming the project, in part because our suppliers have stockpiled inventory and are absorbing most of the cost increase due to the new solar … Read More
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