Attracting Bees and Butterflies to Your Backyard (Kid’s Program)

Needham Public Library 1139 Highland Ave, Needham

For ages 5 and up with an accompanying adult Fun with Earth Dumplings:  Making Clay Seed balls to attract Bee and Butterfly-friendly plants to your garden. Larissa Jacobsen of the Needham Community Farm will describe the work that they do

Free

Newton Needham Chamber Green Business Awards Breakfast

Newton Marriott Hotel 2345 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, MA

The Newton Needham Chamber of Business hosts its 2015 Green Business awards breakfast at the Newton Marriott Hotel on Wednesday, May 6th. Held in the Marriott's outdoor pavilion along the banks of the Charles River, the Green Business Awards breakfast

An Evening of Humor & Insight: The Financial Benefits of Sustainability

Wellesley College - Science Center Auditorium

Wellesley College, Sustainable Business Network, & Sustainable Wellesley present "The Financial Benefits of Sustainability - An Evening of Humor and Insight." Experts discuss how Sustainable Business Practices create value, profit and business opportunities. More information about the event and how to

Free

Sustainable Living Festival – joint GNC/Sustainable Wellesley Event

Wellesley Municipal Light Plant 455 Worcester St (Rt 9), Wellesley

Lots of great exhibitors are lined up for the Sustainable Living Festival. Stay tuned for specifics on speaker highlights &  workshops.  Bring your children so they can enjoy the "Kids Zone."  Look for great ideas and inspiration from experts in the following

Needham Farmer’s Market 2015 Opening Day, Sunday, May 24th, 2015

The Needham Farmer's Market is opening for the 2015 season on Sunday, May 24th.  The market, located at 270 Garden St. behind Needham Bank, in Needham Center, will be held every Sunday from May 24th through the end of October from noon-4

Free

Going to Pots: Outdoor Container Gardens

Needham Public Library 1139 Highland Ave, Needham

Adults & Teens program Master gardener Betty Sanders will lead a discussion of techniques and demonstrate five unique container gardens, using annuals, perennials and herbs.

Free

STEAM Lecture Series: Climate Reality at the Newton Free Library

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

Did you miss Green Needham's "Climate Reality Project" presentation last October?  Then plan to attend Newton's Green Decade on June 17th 7-9pm for this presentation by Quentin Prideaux, a Climate Leader, from the Climate Reality Project. He will cover the impacts

Free