“A Chemical Reaction” Film Showing

First Parish in Needham, Unitarian Universalist 23 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA

A film to be shown at First Parish in Needham, 23 Dedham Ave., tells the uplifting story of a town in Canada that won the right to ban toxic lawn pesticides and the court case that went all the way

Free

Weatherization Workshop For Cape-Style Homes

Needham Historical Society 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA

Find out how weatherizing your home can save money and energy this winter! Green Needham Collaborative is offering a series of one-hour workshops addressing the unique weatherization opportunities and challenges for three common types of housing in Needham – capes,

Free

Colonials and Ranches Weatherization Workshop

Needham Historical Society 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA

Find out how weatherizing your home can save money and energy this winter! Green Needham Collaborative is offering a series of one-hour workshops addressing the unique weatherization opportunities and challenges for three common types of housing in Needham – capes,

Free

Year-Round Backyard Gardening

NHS Faculty Lounge (off cafeteria) 609 Webster St, Needham, MA

Have you wondered if you could grow fresh produce year-round in your own yard?  If so, please join The Needham Community Farm for their Year-Round Backyard Gardening program, and instructor Babette Wils will explain how you can do this without expensive equipment, greenhouses, etc.

$35.00

Creating Herb Gardens

Needham High School - Room 204 609 Webster St., Needham

Are you interested in adding more fresh herbs to your cooking and meals?  Or are you looking for plants that you can use to make tasty teas all year long?  If so, please join the Needham Community Farm at their Creating

$35.00

Eating Habits of a Locavore

Faculty Lounge (off the cafeteria) at Needham High School 609 Webster St, Needham, MA

Have you wondered how you could eat more local produce year-round?  For New Englanders, this is challenging during the late fall, winter, & early spring.  If you'd like to learn how you can continue to eat local food during these periods, please join the

$35.00

Parent/Child Backyard Gardening

Needham High School Cafeteria 609 Webster St, Needham, MA

Would you like to start gardening with your child?  If so, please join the Needham Community Farm at their Parent/Child Backyard Gardening workshop, and instructors Heather Borkowski & Babettee Wils will give you the basics about backyard gardening, with a focus on fun

$59

Near Net Zero in Needham – Solar 101

Near Net Zero Home 1362 Great Plain Ave., Needham, MA

Come see THE MOST ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME BUILT IN NEEDHAM (HERS12 RATED)!  This new home exemplifies the amenities of upscale construction & saves you money on utility costs. Solar PV system on the south facing rear roof is projected to

free

Green Products for You and Your Home

Needham High School - Room 206 Webster St, Needham

Do you ever walk into a store and feel completely overwhelmed by the array of personal care and home cleaning products and their claims to be safe and natural? If so, this class is for you! We will cover some

$25

Residential Heat Pump Presentation (Postponed)

Needham Public Library 1139 Highland Ave., Needham, MA

Postponed due to today's snowstorm.  A new date will be posted here as soon as we can confirm the arrangements.  Green Needham Collaborative, along with HVAC professionals from Next Step Living and Mitsubishi, are hosting a presentation about heating and

Free