Opening Day of the West Newton (Elm St.) Farmers’ Market is THIS SATURDAY, June 22! Pick up fresh, local produce, check out loads of new items including prepared foods, and enjoy special events. Over 30 vendors will be selling their … Read More
Enjoy a summer of the super-fresh harvest from Red Fire Farm (Montague, MA) delivered to you weekly, from sweet carrots and vibrant salad greens, to heirloom tomatoes, creamy potatoes, sweet summer onions and more. These Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares … Read More
Come explore the Vegetarian and Vegan Food Festival on Sunday, June 23 from 11am-5pm at 95 Prospect Street in Cambridge. Come eat healthy organic, plant based meals! Sample and purchase delicious vegetarian and vegan options from 25 of the area’s top vegetarian and … Read More
To inhibit weed growth on your lawn and garden, try covering areas with an extra layer of organic matter. You can mulch with compost, wood chips, newspaper, grass clippings, straw or most other organic matter. Avoid hay, since it may have unwanted seeds. Weed growth may also be … Read More
Due to rain and wind on the originally scheduled event date, Paddles and Picnics will be held on the RAIN DATE, June 23. For more details on the event, please see below. The Crystal Lake Conservancy and the Newton Parks and … Read More
Green Newton School Connections is a Green Newton sponsored community group that works to promote sustainability in Newton schools. In addition to other accomplishments, School Connections has lobbied successfully to get an official recycling policy adopted by the Newton Public … Read More
Typically, toilets begin leaking when the toilet flapper or valve seal becomes old or worn out. A good way to check is to put some food coloring in the toilet tank and wait 15 minutes to see whether color shows … Read More
The Recycling Depot Swap Shop is open Fridays and Saturdays through October from 7:30am-1:30pm, at the Newton Resource Recovery Center (115 Rumford Ave., Auburndale). Find your new treasures here and bring your gently used items here for reuse. Details are … Read More
The Bigelow PTO has suggested great ideas for families to reduce school shopping lists during the summer by keeping items from this school year that are still in good condition. This can save money, will reduce waste and it can … Read More
Newton Community Farm is now accepting applications for our high school intern programs! Summer internships are unpaid opportunities for high school age youth to learn about organic and community farming in a fun, friendly environment while serving with either the … Read More
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