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Environmental Speaker Series Calendar
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UPCOMING EVENTS Environmental Speaker Series – April Student Energy Conservation Contests Environmental Speaker Series – May Environmental Leadership Awards & Annual Meeting 
Join us for a lively evening with Greg Maslowe, Farm Manager of the Newton Community Farm and Grey Lee, Executive Director of Land’s Sake in Weston, as they address theimportance of community farms in our cities and towns. The program will include:
Newton Community Farm, Inc. is the non-profit operator of Newton Angino Community Farm, the last farm in the City of Newton, for the benefit of the public since 2006. Founded in 1980, Land’s Sake is a private, nonprofi t corporation dedicated to responsible stewardship of sub-urban farmland and forests. Land’s Sake is also a founding member of the Farm Based Education Association. Tea will be served at this event. Please bring your own mug. For information about the Environmental Speaker Series.
The global warming crisis is upon us. Our community must begin to conserve, to reduce our energy use, and we must do it now. The Green Decade Coalition/Newton with funding from NSTAR, the Newton Schools Foundation and other organizations, is offering two contests on this topic this year:
The contests are open to all students in grades K-12 who either live or go to school in Newton. Students may choose to enter either or both contests. Prizes will be awarded for First, Second, and Third places plus distinction prizes at each level. All Participants will receive a certificate of participation. More information and contest guidelines
You shouldn't have to be a scientist to buy shampoo, toys, or any consumer products! Everyone is exposed to toxic products, even products that could be safe. Learn with friends, and community why the invisible issue of toxic homes must be a priority. Let our legislators know what is important to you, your family, your community. Turn concern into action AND more importantly, have some fun! First, see a new DVD, Contaminated without Consent, produced by Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow. It stars local Boston folks and Green Chemistry experts. Then, eat, drink, and spa together after the DVD showing and discussion. Spa time will feature techniques and recipes for natural products that you can make at home For reservations, information & directions, contact Erika Keller Rogoff at 617-964-1806 or ekkr@comcast.net.
A rally to demonstrate substantial and serious grassroots support for improved bicycle safety in Newton. The program includes entertainment, food, safety instructions and merchandise, speakers and a 2.5 mile Friends and Family Ride. Events include:
Please send your donations to Green Decade Coalition/Newton; P.O. Box 590242; Newton,MA 02459. Be sure to write "Bike Newton" on the check. To volunteer or more information, www.bikenewton.org. Be sure to check the web site often for new information.
Are chemicals in our products putting our health at risk? Is municipal recycling actually saving materials for the future? Could we make our products out of agricultural products or wastes? Professor Ken Geiser, Director of the Lowell Center for Sustainable Production at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, will talk about the importance of focusing on materials — materials science, resource conservation, hazardous chemicals, green chemistry and toxics use reduction — as a way to advance sustainable forms of production and consumption. He will outline new directions in chemical and materials policy in Europe, Canada and China and present examples of communities and corporations that are working to implement more effective chemicals policies. The Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Program and the proposed Safer Alternatives Bill offer local examples. Tea will be served at this event. Please bring your own mug. For information about the Environmental Speaker Series.
This first of its kind event will showcase existing green businesses and educate the general business community about the benefites of using green business practices in their daily operations. You'll learn about carbon footprints, energy credits, solar and wind energy, biofuels, and much more at this exciting event. Find out from the experts which solutions can help your business and what it would cost to incorporate them. The event includes a keynote lucheon session featuring a high profile speaker onthe topic of corporate environmental responsibility. The exhibit hallwill be openfrom 10:30 am to 7:00 pm. In addition, 3-4 breakout sessions will occur during the day with experts in the field speaking onpractical ways to turn your business green while saving some greenat the same time. For more information contact Tom O'Rourke at torourke@nnchamber.com.
This year's awards, board elections and meeting will be at a new site with a festive new program! Join us for dessert and refreshments, election of board members and program, including the Annual Environmental Leadership Awards to:
Send your nominations online by June 1 or download the nomination form and mail to Green Decade Coalition/Newton, PO Box 590242, Newton, MA 02459. Mark your calendar now to join us this year!
In the 1920’s Welcome Wagon "hostesses" would visit new homeowner families in their new home with a basket of small gifts and coupons from contributing businesses. These home visits continued for over 50 years until the early 1980s, but ultimately, as more women entered the workforce, no one was at home during the day to answer the door when the Welcome Wagon lady knocked. Green Decade Welcome Wagon hopes to bring back this lovely tradition in a way that gives new homeowners a “green” start to their Newton life. A collaborative effort between the City of Newton, Green Decade Coalition, the Barry Price Center, Newton merchants, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and the Newton real estate brokerage community, Green Decade Welcome Wagon welcomes new families in an innovative, environmentally friendly way by gifting new families a basket containing a number of useful environmental items($180 value). For more information.
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Green Decade Coalition/Newton |
P.O. Box 590242 |
Newton, MA 02459 |
617 965-1995 |