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
The League of Women Voters of Needham and Meatless Monday Needham are collaborating on the forum Feeding Our Students—A Look at Nutrition Services in the Needham Public Schools. Our speakers will be: Colin Boisvert, Director of Nutrition Services, Needham Public Schools Jennifer Tuttelman, Assistant Director
Were you disappointed with last year’s garden? Do you need to update your overgrown landscape? Most importantly, do you feel you are spending too much time and money on landscape maintenance? If you answered yes to any of these questions,
In-person Peter Hauschka Spring is a great time to build new gardens or to improve and redesign existing ones. This hands-on class at the instructor’s one-acre garden will cover garden bed layout, rain garden design, sod removal, digging, edging, soil
On Monday, April 11 at 11 a.m., church bells will ring for 11 minutes at First Parish in Needham, 23 Dedham Ave. and the Congregational Church of Needham, 1154 Great Plain Ave., as a reminder that we are in the
This virtual event, presented by Temple Beth Shalom in partnership with Equal Justice Needham, will be an engaging presentation and discussion with urban planner and fair housing policy expert Judi Barrett. Register here. Join the program virtually at 7:15 pm
Virtual Nicholas Nogueira It takes knowledge and care to establish and maintain a beautiful lawn, but that doesn't mean that you need to hire an expensive service to do the work for you. In this class, you will learn important
Join the Needham Community Farm's "Landscaping with Native Plants" Program on April 14th at 7:30pm - this is a virtual event via Zoom. About the event What is a “native plant” and why should you add them to your landscape?
Join Green Energy Consumer Alliance's "Earth Month: EV Chat" webinar Tuesday, April 26 2021, 12:00pm Online - Zoom EV owners and enthusiasts alike are eager to chat about the benefits of driving electric. Electric Vehicle Chats are a chance for
As we continue our Earth Day celebrations, we hope you join Needham High School's Environmental Action Club and the Needham community on 4/30 from 12-2pm at the Quarry at Claxton Field (where the NHS Boosters sells Christmas trees) to listen
