MBTA Public Meeting about Needham Line Improvements

Powers Hall 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA

The MBTA is sponsoring a public meeting to explain improvements being implemented this fall on the Needham Commuter Rail Line, and highlight alternative MBTA travel options during weekend shutdowns. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 24 at 6:30

Extreme events and climate change: What we know and what we can do.

SEPTEMBER 14 AT 7 PM, NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM’S SIMONS IMAX® THEATRE, BOSTON Speaker: Ellen Douglas, PE, PhD, Associate Professor of Hydrology, School for the Environment, UMass Boston * What have we observed from our changing climate? * What changes are

Environmentally Friendly Lawn Alternatives

Needham Public Library Community Room 1139 Highland Ave., Needham, MA

Environmentally 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

Free

Renewable Portfolio Standard Hearing

On Tuesday September 19th, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy (TUE) will hold a hearing at the Massachusetts State House on bills related to the Renewable Portfolio Standard. On that day residents

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

Free

Bright Ideas: A Workshop on Smart Outdoor Lighting

Wellesley Free Library 530 Washington St, Wellesley, MA

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 plants,

Free

Legislative Hearing for Solar and Net Metering Bills

Massachusetts State House, Hearing Room A-2 24 Beacon St,, Boston, MA

The Massachusetts Legislature's Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy will hold hearings on solar and net metering bills at the State House on October 3rd, 2017. Hearing agenda with list of bills Green Needham's Legislative Tracker page

Massachusetts Green Careers Conference

The annual Massachusetts Green Careers conference is an opportunity to explore careers in sustainability and learn more about what's going on in the public and private sector.   Careers. Clean Energy. Sustainability. Learning - about how our planet works and

$45 – $65

Needham Harvest Fair

Needham Town Common 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA

Have Fun And Support Local Businesses At Needham's Annual Harvest Fair!  Green Needham will be there with our partner, HomeWorks Energy.  Stop by and see us. Get more information about all the activities at the Fair!

Free

Needham Town-Wide Clean-Up Day: Sat. Oct 14th

Needham Park and Recreation and DPW Parks and Forestry have teamed up to sponsor another incredible Town-Wide Clean-Up day and we hope you will join us Saturday, October 14th , to help keep Needham beautiful!  We’d love to have individuals,

Free