Answering the Call: An Interfaith Gathering for Climate Action
Temple Beth Elohim 10 Bethel Road, Wellesley, MA“Climate change is a problem that can no longer be left to future generations.” Source: Pope Francis, speaking at the White House, September 23, 2015 Inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical on climate change, members of Boston area congregations and faith
Needham Adult Education: Zero Energy Home
Needham High School - Room 206 Webster St, NeedhamPeter Kane, Instructor Join us to learn about the design and construction of a zero net energy home built in Westwood three years ago. The owner/designer/builder will present a slide show illustrating the important design considerations, construction details, and the
Passive House Symposium in Boston
District Hall in South Boston 75 Northern Ave, Boston , MAPassive House Massachusetts is hosting a symposium connecting architects, builders, engineers, home/building owners, policymakers, real estate professionals, students and the general public. The mission is to further educate through lectures by and discussions with esteemed professionals local to Massachusetts. Vendors
Green Solutions EXPO
Electric cars, green products and services and more are on view, Oct. 18 in Newton Centre. Visitors will also have a chance to explore a growing alternative trend in modern living: a solar-powered "tiny house" that occupies a mere 8-by-16-foot footprint. Read
Too Good to Waste: Creative Solutions to Reducing Food Waste
Needham Public Library 1139 Highland Ave, NeedhamIt's shocking to realize that 40% of the food in America is wasted - culled as imperfect and unsalable by producers, discarded by grocery stores, uneaten at restaurants and cafeterias, and thrown away in people's homes. At the same time, over 49 million
Eco-Justice in Guatemala: Environmental & Social Impacts of Mining
The Congregational Church of Needham will feature a speaker visiting from Guatemala who will be talking about environmental justice in his country. He will be speaking about local community action to create responsible approaches to developments such as mines, which