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

Needham Community Education: Solar 101

Broadmeadow Performance Center 120 Broadmeadow Road, Needham, MA

Have you wondered if solar is right for your house? If so, join us for an  introduction and guide to residential solar energy for homeowners. We will explain the technology and terminology of solar PV (photovoltaic) and solar thermal systems,

$15

5th Annual PumpkinFest at Volante Farms

Volante Farms 292 Central Ave., Needham, MA

Join Volante Farms at their 5th Annual PumpkinFest benefiting Boston Children’s Hospital this Saturday October 28th.  Last year Volante received a Rising Star Award for their fundraising efforts, so they are hoping to make this year’s PumpkinFest bigger and better

$10

Climate Change: Evidence, Impact and Choices

The instructor, Peter Kane, will present the latest developments in the study of human impact on climate change.  The presentation will be non-political and will include choices humans can make in an effort to reverse climate change. Offered through Neeedham