75-minute documentary about food waste, “Just Eat It”

First Parish Church in Needham 23 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA

A free showing of "Just Eat It," the award-winning film about food waste, will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 10 at First Parish in Needham, Unitarian Universalist, 23 Dedham Ave. The 75-minute documentary was inspired by the

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Climate Change Talk by Regional Expert from NOAA

Wellesley Free Library 530 Washington St, Wellesley, MA

The Wellesley Conservation Council & Wellesley Free Library present: “COMMUNITIES AND CLIMATE CHANGE” A talk by Ellen L. Mecray, NOAA Regional Climate Services Director, Eastern Region.  Mecray will discuss climate information available from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),

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Invitation to Tour Rosemary Pond

Park at Rosemary Pool 178 Rosemary Street, Needham , MA

Join the Needham's Park and Recreation on Saturday, April 30th, on a walking tour around Rosemary Pond, and then hear about the design concept for the new pool facility.   Click here for more information.  

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Taking Action Against Climate Change: A Carbon Fee for Massachusetts

Westwood Public Library 660 High Street, Westwood , MA

Massachusetts, already a national leader in energy efficiency, is poised to take a big step in accelerating the transition to clean energy as proposed legislation for carbon pricing gains support. A forum on the proposed carbon fee will be held

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2016 Green Business Awards Breakfast

Newton Marriott Hotel 2345 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, MA

Join us as the Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce's annual Green Business Breakfast returns to the outdoor pavilion along the picturesque banks of the Charles River at the Newton Marriott Hotel. This year’s featured speaker will be Maryrose Sylvester, a

$45

Community Forum on a Diversified Energy Portfolio in the Commonwealth

Powers Hall 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA

State Representative Denise Garlick hosts Frank Smizik, Global Warming and Climate Change Committee Chairman, for a community forum on a diversified energy portfolio in the Commonwealth.  The forum will address Massachusetts' achievements so far, and how taking these steps is helping

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Reducing Food Waste – a workshop for local restaurants and food service businesses

Needham Bank - Jack McGeorge Operations Center 214 Garden St., Needham, MA

Restaurants and food service businesses in Needham and neighboring communities are invited to a workshop on Reducing Food Waste on Tuesday, June 7th at 9:30 am. This free workshop is designed for the busy food service professional and is presented

Green Newton’s environmental speaker programs at the Newton Free Library: Chemicals without Harm: Policies for a Sustainable World

Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium 330 Homer St., Newton

 Mon., June 13  Chemicals without Harm: Policies for a Sustainable World (Ken Geiser, UMASS Lowell) Information is subject to change. Detailed information will be posted as becomes available. 7 pm in the Druker Auditorium.  Please contact info@greennewton.org for more information or check

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