Tickets are now available for Newton Community Farm’s 20th Anniversary Dinner for the Farm on Thursday, June 11 at the American Legion Post 440 (295 California Street, Nonantum) from 6-8:30PM. Your participation helps support the Farm’s work—bringing fresh, sustainably grown food and engaging educational programs to our community. The event includes: To…
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For more than a decade, parts of Nonantum have undergone intermittent testing for trichloroethylene, a toxic chemical. Last week, a new round of drilling on Cook Street prompted confusion and concern, and residents gathered on Sunday, April 26 at Pellegrini Park for a community meeting led by Arcadis, the engineering…
Given the federal government’s recent attack on the US Forest Service, it is especially important to celebrate our local environmental groups dedicated to preserving, protecting and expanding Newton’s tree canopy and natural areas. In Newton, along with Newton’s Urban Forestry Program, the local groups that provide resources and volunteer opportunities include…
Newton Conservators will be hosting special online showing of the newly released nature film The Extraordinary Caterpillar at 7PM on Thursday, April 9. The film features Sam Jaffe of the Caterpillar Lab (who grew up in Newton), Doug Tallamy, and David Wagner. After the 60-minute film, Sam will appear for a…
Newton Conservators is hosting a guided walk led by local naturalist Jeff Adams on Saturday, April 11, from 10AM to 12:15 PM in Kennard Park in Newton Centre. Jeff will identify native species, search for spring ephemerals, and share various plants’ natural histories. Jeff has led walks for the Friends of the…
Shred your documents and/or dispose of unused prescription medication on Saturday, April 11 (rain or shine) from 8AM – 12PM at Newton’s Resource Recovery Center (115 Rumford Ave, Auburndale). There is no cost to participate. However, donations to the Cooper Center are appreciated. A $10+ donation (cash or check) can…
Join Newton Community Farm (303 Nahanton Street, Oak Hill) for Habitats and Adaptations with a naturalist and Animal Ambassadors from Mass Audubon on Sunday, April 12 at 1PM. Learn how animals adapt physically and behaviorally to their environment and how climate change may be affecting both the animals and their…
A group of Newton North HS students have formed Newton Youth Energizers to encourage more climate-friendly behavior and household technology. As part of Mass Energize’s Youth Climate Solutions Challenge, the team seeks to perform home-energy assessments for 100 Newton households by the end of April. To schedule a free Home-Energy Assessment, complete this form or…
If you own a single-family home in Newton and use oil heat, please take this 5-minute survey to help local environmental groups identify non-electric appliance use and better understand residents’ concerns. Newton, just like Massachusetts, has a long-term climate goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Since electricity is the only large-scale…
In honor of Earth Day 2026, Wilder, the property management and leasing firm for Auburndale Plaza is proud to once again participate in Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ program—inviting the community to recycle their worn or unwanted denim and help give it a second life. From April 15 – 22, shoppers at Auburndale Plaza can…
Applications are now open for Newton Community Farm’s Summer High School Field Crew Internship Program. NCF field interns are crucial members of the farm team during the summer. Interns gain hand-on experience with all kinds of farm work including planting, harvesting, and packing produce while learning about our greater food system. The…
Join Green Newton, Friends of Cold Spring Park and Newton Conservators for a guided walk through Cold Spring Park in Newton on Saturday, April 25 from 1:30-3PM. Meet at the kiosk at the back of the Cold Spring Park parking lot off Beacon Street. You’ll explore wooded trails and wetlands, discover hidden natural…