Movie “Time to Choose” Showing
First Parish Church in Needham 23 Dedham Ave., Needham, MAWe've rescheduled the showing of Time to Choose that was cancelled last month due to weather. How can we, as individuals, address the climate crisis? On Sunday March 12, at 3 p.m., the powerful 90-minute climate change film, Time to Choose will be shown at First Parish
Environmentally Friendly Lawn Alternatives
Needham Public Library Community Room 1139 Highland Ave., Needham, MAEnvironmentally Friendly Lawn Alternatives According to NASA, in the United States more surface area is covered by lawn than by any other single irrigated crop. Lawns require irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticides to thrive in our climate, and there are alternatives
Bright Ideas: A Workshop on Smart Outdoor Lighting
The Wellesley Natural Resources Commission has long been concerned about the effects of artificial light on our natural environment. Research has shown that artificial light can create light pollution that affects human health, and has adverse consequences for trees and
Bright Ideas: A Workshop on Smart Outdoor Lighting
Wellesley Free Library 530 Washington St, Wellesley, MAThe Wellesley Natural Resources Commission has long been concerned about the effects of artificial light on our natural environment. Research has shown that artificial light can create light pollution that affects human health, and has adverse consequences for trees and plants,
Toxics Action Center, Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN)
Northeastern University - Curry Center (building 50). Boston, MAOur annual conference is on Saturday, March 3rd. Visit the conference website to register today and get the early bird discount. We are looking forward to bringing hundreds of people together to learn, connect and be inspired on this day
Sustainable Wellesley Hosts Online Educational Forum About Leaf Blowers and Our Health
Did you know that the exhaust from single stroke engines contains PM2.5, shorthand for particulate matter that is 2.5 microns in size, which hangs in the air a long time and lodges in lung tissue.* Use of this equipment by
It’s Electrifying! A Regional Workshop for Land Care Professionals
Quieter, Economical & Healthier Ways to Maintain Our Landscapes Free Workshop on Electrifying Lawn Care (transitioning land care to low noise, zero emission equipment and people-powered tools.) Co-Sponsored by the Town of Lexington and Town of Wellesley Department of Public
Quiet, Healthy Yards: A Regional Residential Land Care Workshop
Quieter, Economical & Healthier Ways to Maintain Our Landscapes Free Workshop on Electrifying Lawn Care (transitioning land care to low noise, zero emission equipment and people-powered tools.) Co-Sponsored by the Town of Lexington and Town of Wellesley Department of Public
2022 McIver Series Program: The Story of Mercury, the Element
Do you know the surprising properties and history of the chemical element mercury (Hg)? Alongside its beneficial uses to humankind historically are mercury’s toxic properties. What is the story of mercury pollution - its sources, its continuing environmental impact, who is most