An engaged audience and lively discussion at the Green Needham program on reducing food waste marked the beginning of efforts to address the issue in our own town. The October 22 presentation, co-sponsored by the Needham League of Women Voters,
A Special Garden Tour in Needham
Enjoy beautiful flowers for a good cause on Sunday, June 14th from 1 – 4 p.m. The Needham Women’s Club 4th Annual Garden Tour promises not only a look at some of Needham’s loveliest gardens, but also a chance to
Announcing Living Green in Needham: Recycling and Transportation
How — exactly — does one live a more environmentally-sensitive lifestyle in Needham? Just in time for Earth Day, Green Needham is pleased to announce the completion of the first two sections of “Living Green in Needham,” a project that
An Act Combating Climate Change – a Massachusetts Senate Bill to watch and support
Is it possible, with the stroke of a lawmaker’s pen, to cause a significant drop in carbon emissions in Massachusetts, with minimal or even positive effects on the state economy? This is exactly what backers of a revenue-neutral carbon fee
Climate Change Presentation at Needham Library
“Climate Reality: Solutions Are Real And In Our Grasp” will be presented at the Needham Public Library Community Room on Monday, October 27 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Quentin Prideaux of The Climate Reality Project will give an informative and energizing presentation
Former Green Needham Intern David Robinson to work in Tanzania next year.
Green Needham is always heartened to hear of young people devoting their energies to environmental justice, especially when they are from Needham! We are particularly excited to solicit your support for our former summer intern David Robinson, who is raising
Economic Growth: Problem or Panacea
Have we outgrown the planet? Is there an alternative to perpetual economic and population growth? The film “Growthbusters: Hooked on Growth” will be shown at First Parish in Needham, 23 Dedham Ave., on Sunday, November 17 at 7 p.m.
Screening of the Movie “Fresh” and the Latest News about Local Farms
On Sunday evening, April 28, First Parish in Needham, 23 Dedham Ave., will host a film screening and a celebration of the “good food” heroes who are creating an alternative to our industrialized food system. Come at 6:30 p.m. to
Recycling Opportunities at the RTS — More Than You Think!
What do these items have in common: faded curtains, an old stuffed animal, a music CD, a cellphone, and a clean rigid plastic flower pot? These items, and many more, can be taken to the Needham RTS for recycling or
Capes, Colonials, and Ranches Weatherization Series
Find out how weatherizing your home can save money and energy this winter! As the cold weather sets in, Green Needham Collaborative is offering a series of one-hour workshops addressing the unique weatherization opportunities and challenges for three common types