UPCOMING EVENTS
EnviroJAM 2013, May 2
Compost Workshop, May 8
Better Lawn, Better Lake, May 9
Seedling Sale, May 11-12
Hands Across the Sand, May 18
Boston's Climate Change Action Plan, May 20
Greening Our Community: Celebrating Kids for a Greener World, May 28
A Celebration of the life of Lillian Susan King, June 2
Greening Our Community: Controlling Invasive Plants in Newton Yards and Parks, June 18
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Winter Office Hours Mondays – Thursdays, 2:00 – 5:00 pm |
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EnviroJAM 2013 Thursday, May 2, 7 - 9 pm |
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An annual CARBON NEUTRAL musical event since 2008, sponsored by Newton North’s Environmental Club featuring acts by students and teachers! Proceeds will be donated to the Green Decade -- we will be there with environmental resources and the Magic Energy Bike. So will the Greengineers and others.
Compost Workshop Wednesday, May 8, 7pm |
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Thinking about home composting, but aren't sure how to start? Currently composting, but want to learn more? Learn how easy it is to compost yard waste and food scraps into rich humus, a great resource for your garden, lawn, and houseplants! Participants will be entered to win a free composting bin!
Events are free, but registration is required. For more info & sign up:
www.newtonma.gov/gov/dpw/recycling/initiatives/events/default.asp
Want to attend a tour of the Compost Facility at the Resource Recovery Center at Rumford Ave on Wed., May 8th or Sat., May 11th? Sign up here: docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDlscmIyYURJRUhPN2MtTnpHcWprZWc6MQ#gid=0
Events are free, but registration is required. For more info & sign up:
www.newtonma.gov/gov/dpw/recycling/initiatives/events/default.asp
Better Lawn, Better Lake Thursday, May 9, 7pm |
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Join Mary Owen, Extension Turf Team Leader and Specialist for the University of Massachusetts, for a program that will help you understand how you can have a good-looking functional lawn while protecting and enhancing the local environment, especially Crystal Lake. Cosponsored by the Crystal Lake Conservancy, Green Decade/Newton and the Newton Conservators
Newton Community Farm Seedling Sale Saturday & Sunday, May 11, 12 |
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Choose from an array of hearty vegetable and herb seedlings to start your garden! There will be 20,000 plants for sale; $5 for a four or six pack. Bring your own boxes or bags. Friends of the Farm can pre-order seedlings starting in April. Visit http://newtoncommunityfarm.org
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Hands Across the Sand Saturday, May 18, 2013 Sponsored by 350MA |
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Mark your calendars for a great event coming up… Hands Across the Sand! On Saturday, May 18th from 10:30 to 2:30pm, 350MA and community members will gather to hold hands across the beach on Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation‘s Revere Beach to say,”Yes!” to clean energy and “No!” to offshore drilling and filthy fossil fuels. After the picture is taken, we will be able to picnic, so bring your family! Also don’t forget frisbees, soccer balls, baseballs, and any other fun beach games. RSVP on facebook, and for more information. Questions? Email Sophie at sophie@350ma.org.
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Boston's Climate Change Action Plan Monday,May 20, 2013 Sponsored by Green Needham |
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Brian Swett, Chief of Env. and Energy for the City of Boston, is responsible for the implementation of Boston's Climate Change Action plan, recognizing the threats and the opportunities posed by climate change to the city of Boston and our region. Join in the conversation and collaboration among our local metro-west communities
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GREENING OUR COMMUNITY SERIES Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Co-sponsored by Green Decade/Newton and the Newton Free Library |
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What a difference 5 years can make when students from many schools come together to help the environment! Join us at the Newton Free Library on Tuesday, May 28 at 7:00 pm for our annual spring program produced by students of all ages. The event is part of the Greening Our Community Series and is cosponsored by Green Decade/Newton. Learn how Newton’s youth are creating awareness and actively addressing environmental issues. Here’s a sampling of what’s in store:
- Franklin Elementary School’s Enviro-Video Crew: 4th Grade Franklin art students will show us how kids can make a big difference in protecting our planet with inspiring and entertaining videos.
- Newton South Environmental Club’s Textile Recycling Project: A win-win activity for the school and the environment, with potential to go city-wide in its outreach.
- Newton North’s Green Wall: A decorative (and tasty!) student project that has added to the enviro-friendly Newton North High School building.
- Students for a Greener World (SGW): Celebrating 5 years of Green Decade Newton’s student group, their activities and outreach across the city since their founding in 2007.
- Solomon Schechter Day School’s Extended Day (SSDS) Wild Boars After School: SSDS students and teachers partnered with SGW for a 3-part pilot outreach program for after-school K-3 students at their school!
Additionally, the 2013 Annual Environmental Leadership Awardswill recognize:
- Individual: Representative Kay Khan, for her outstanding contribution to making an environmental difference
- Community group: Crystal Lake Conservancy, for their ongoing work to foster environmental awareness/activism
- Business: Big Belly Solar, for their actions which have positively impacted the health of our planet and local communities
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A Celebration of the life of Lillian Susan King Sunday, June 2, 2013 Co-sponsored by Green Decade/Newton and the Newton Free Library |
You are cordially invited to...
A Neighborhood Gathering to celebrate the life of Lillian Susan King
January 19, 1930 - February 19, 2013
Please bring your memories and stories about Lillian and a finger food to share.
Photographs are welcome also.
Please RSVP by phone or email 617-965-5198 nancyfenstemacher@comcast.net
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GREENING OUR COMMUNITY SERIES Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Co-sponsored by Green Decade/Newton and the Newton Free Library |
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Ecologist Eric Olson has been working on invasive plant infestations for years here in Newton and recently in Waltham as well. He will talk about the ecology of plant invasions, the consequences of invasions on natural ecosystems, and will describe best practices for eradicating six of the most damaging species.
Dr. Eric Olson teaches in a graduate program in Sustainable International Development. His students come from over 60 nations and most have little to no scientific background. This teaching challenge has led Eric to develop skills in teaching adult learners about those ecological concepts that lie at the core of sustainability of Earth's natural resources and environmental services. In addition, Professor Olson maintains a research focus on forest insect ecology. He was awarded the Newton Conservators Maynard Prize in 2013.
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Newton Eco-Team Project |
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Eco-Teams, groups of 5-8 people from different households, meet three or four times to work through a fun, easy-to-use workbook called The Low Carbon Diet, which shows, step-by-step, how to dramatically reduce CO2 output in just a month's time. You learn to:
- Calculate your CO2 footprint with an easy-to-use online carbon calculator.
- Create cool household systems that save the earth while saving you money.
- Take on cool lifestyle practices to reduce CO2 emissions.
Form an Eco-Team with friends, neighbors, colleagues, or your faith community! With simple changes to actions you take every day, you’ll learn how to reduce your annual household CO2 output by 25%.
Visit the Newton Eco-Team Project website for more information on the project, to see the list of participating partners/organizations and more!