Green Decade Coalition/Newton
February 2007 E-Bulletin includes: |
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1. Feb. 3 "An Inconvenient Truth"
2. Feb. 3 "Urban Ark" Seminar & Tour
3. Feb. 10 "Insulating Your Older Home"
4. Feb. 26 Environmental Speaker Series: "Green Chemistry"
5. February Environment Show: "Conservators Nature Survey"
6. March "Recycle, Restore, Renovate"
7. New England Wind Fund
8. New: Newton Energy Conservation Contests for Students & Households!
9. Join GDC now for 2007: New Multi-Year Membership Option
10. Other Environmental Events: Cambridge Home & Energy Fair; Ecological Landscaping Association 13th Annual Winter Conference
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1. "AN
INCONVENIENT TRUTH" Showing & Discussion
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Saturday, Feb. 3, 1 pm
Newton Free Library, Druker Library
Co-sponsored by the Green Decade, Green Energy Newton and the Newton Free Library
FREE
Even if you´ve already seen Al Gore´s
film—and especially if you have join
us for this showing! GDC Energy Chair Prof. Eric Olson (Brandeis University) will lead the discussion afterwards. In Eric´s view, shared by many, Gore´s film does a good job describing the
science and the politics surrounding this issue, but is less effective at describing solutions. Eric will briefly describe ways of tackling global warming that can form a basis for your individual
and political next-step actions, and he will encourage audience commentary on both the film and possible solutions. [The film is 100 minutes long.]
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| 2. "URBAN
ARK" SEMINAR & TOUR |
Saturday, Feb. 3, 10:00 am-12 noon (Sunday seminar cancelled)
$20; $15 for Students & Green Decade members
Join
David and Elva DelPorto, to learn how they have transformed their
Newton Centre home into a model of sustainable design. Tour their
"Urban
Ark", and
discover how they've integrated space heat, food
production, air purification, and wastewater treatment within an
amazing two-story solar greenhouse. They'll share their successes and
failures, and show you how to invest your time and money to get the
most benefit from the least effort. With rising fuel and water prices
and dwindling resources, there's no time like the present to learn
methods that can provide environmental and economic security for you
and your family. Directions to the meeting point will be provided to
registrants; proceeds will go to The Green Decade Coalition.
Registration/information:
contact Urban Ark coordinator Fran Seasholes at 617-969-5927. More
information about the Urban Ark is also available at greendecade.org/UrbanArk.
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3.INSULATING
YOUR OLDER HOME WORKSHOP
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Saturday, Feb. 10, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
The Jackson Homestead
$30; $15 for Newton Historical Society members
Co-sponsors: Green Decade Coalition/Newton and Newton Historical Society
Insulating your home properly is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to minimize your energy waste and maximize your energy dollars. And despite what you may have heard, it is possible to weatherize your older home without compromising its historical character. This
workshop will include hands-on demonstration of various energy-saving tools, such as blower doors and infrared cameras. We'll also take an objective look at the different products and techniques for increasing energy efficiency. Learn how you can stay warm this winter, save money, and reduce your ecological footprint at the same time.
The workshop will be held at The Jackson Homestead (527 Washington St., Newton); proceeds will go to The Green Decade Coalition and the Newton Historical Society. For more information or to register on-line, contact the Green Decade at 617-965-1995 or greendecade.org/events. Saturday, please contact the Jackson Homestead directly at 617-796-1450. |
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4. ENVIRONMENTAL SPEAKER SERIES: "Green Chemistry: Necessary Steps to a Sustainable Future"
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Monday, Feb. 26, 7 pm (Please note: date was previously listed as Feb. 27th)
Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium
Co-sponsored with the Newton Free Library
Imagine
a world where all segments of society demanded environmentally benign
products! Imagine if all consumers, all retailers and all
manufacturers insisted on buying and selling only non-toxic materials!
Green Chemistry is a philosophy that seeks to reduce or eliminate the
use of hazardous materials at the design stage of a materials process.
Guest speaker John Warner, Director of the Center for Green Chemistry
at UMASS Lowell, will describe the history and background of Green
Chemistry and discuss the opportunities for the next generation of
materials designers to create a safer future.
View the Environmental Speaker Series Calendar on
the GDC website for upcoming dates and speakers. All ESS events are
held at the Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium, at 7 pm, usually on
the 3rd Monday of the month, January through June. For more
information about the series, contact 617-965-1995 or Environmental Speakers Series on our website.
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5. FEBRUARY ENVIRONMENTAL SHOW: "CONSERVATORS
NATURE SURVEY"
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Throughout the month of February
Host : Cris Criscitiello, Newton Conservators
Guests: Beth Schroeder, Florrie Funk, Sue Avery, Don Lubin
This
program looks at the Nature Survey begun in the fall of 2005, under the
direction of Co-chairs Beth Schroeder and Cris Criscitiello. The
Conservators´ Land Management Committee initiated a survey of all flora
and fauna found within the city´s open space and conservation areas,
repeating the 1995 study by professional naturalist John P.
Richardson. The resulting Newton Master List , includes lists created
for each individual natural area and establishes a baseline of existing
species, so that subsequent changes can be detected over time. The
master list is available at the Newton Conservators´ website.
More information about the Febuary program is available at greendecade.org/environmentTV.
The Environment Show is broadcast on the NewTV Blue channel (Comcast Chan. 10, RCN Chan. 15):
Mondays 3:00 p.m.
Tuesdays 1:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays: 12:00, 4:00 and 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.
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6. MARCH: "RECYCLE, RESTORE, RENOVATE - A NEWTON HOMEOWNER'S GUIDE TO DESIGN, PRESERVATION & SUSTAINABILITY"
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Four Sunday afternoons in March 2007
All sessions 3:00-5:00 pm at the Jackson Homestead/Newton History Museum.
527 Washington St., Newton 617-796-1450
Makeup date for any session canceled due to weather: Sunday, April 1st.
Mar. 4 The City of Newton and Your Home
Mar. 11 Creative Design for Historic Homes & Neighborhoods
Mar. 18 Sustainable Design & Materials
Mar. 25 Preventing Leaks, Smells, Drafts, & Peeling Paint
- $25/session or $70 for all 4 sessions
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$20 per session or $60 for all 4 sessions for Newton Historical Society members or Green Decade Coalition/Newton members
Co-sponsored with the Newton History Museum. Register on-line or mail a check with your name, phone number and email address to GDC/N, PO Box 590242, Newton, MA 02459-0003. Please indicate which sessions you are registering for. For more information contact us at 617-965 1995 or email www.greendecade.org/events
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7. NEW ENGLAND WIND FUND: SOLAR POWER FOR NEWTON SCHOOL!
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| You can help earn a 2kW solar array for Newton worth $20,000 with your New England Wind donation. We need 150 people to enroll at $5 per month, or make a one-time donation of $100 by March 31, 2007. You can call (weekdays 9-5pm) 617 524-3950, or donate online: www.NewEnglandWind.org. Deadline is March 31 -- we need 75 more people, so sign up today!
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8. NEW: ENERGY CONSERVATION CONTESTS FOR STUDENTS & HOUSEHOLDS!
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Two
great opportunities for students AND households to create awareness of
need for energy efficient products and the reduction of Newton´s energy
consumption! The contests are sponsored by the Green Decade, the Newton Schools Foundation and GreenEnergyNewton, with prizes provided by NSTAR and Whole Foods Market. Click here for details and contest rules:
Student Essay Contest: "Protect the Climate–Start at Home"
Open to all elementary, middle school and high school students who live or go to school in Newton.
Purpose:
to increase awareness of the issue among Newton residents and to
encourage them to choose more energy efficient products and to waste
less. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and four distinction prize winners at
each school level. Deadline: March 15.
Household Contest:
While the students are working on their conservation essays, it is your
turn to do the actual conserving! Win a $200 gift certificate from Whole Foods Market by reducing your electric and/or heating bill by the greatest percentage of any Newton household by the April 15 deadline. |
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9. JOIN THE GREEN DECADE NOW: NEW MULTI-YEAR MEMBERSHIP OPTION!
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Now is the time to join the Green Decade, for as little as $20 for an
individual/family membership and $50 for a business membership. This
year we also have a new multi-year membership with options for
one, two or three years. This option will only be offered until March
15, 2007. Both new members and early renewals are welcome.
Join or renew on-line at greendecade.org/membership,
and pay by credit card or download the membership form and mail with
your check made out to GDC/N, to PO Box 590242, Newton, MA 02459.
Membership forms are also available in each issue of the Green News.
For more information, contact 617-965-1995 or e-mail membership@greendecade.org.
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| 10. OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS |
Cambridge Home & Energy Fair
Cambridge Rindge & Latin School
459 Broadway, Cambridge
Saturday, Feb. 10 10:00am-2:00pm FREE
Free information and workshops on simple, affordable ways to save money and improve your home. For more information, call 617-349-4604. Presented by the City of Cambridge Community Development Department. For more information, download the poster:
Ecological Landscaping Association 2007 13th Annual Winter Conference & Eco-Marketplace
"Terra Firma, Creating Sustainable Landscapes & Healthy Communities"
March 1- 3, MassMutual Center, Springfield, MA
25 workshops presented by preeminent educators, writers, and practitioners in the field of ecological landscaping today. Over 30 exhibitors and live demonstrations, the Eco-Marketplace showcases
landscape techniques, information, products and services needed to create and manage healthy communities. Information: www.ecolandscaping.org or 617-436-5838.
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