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1. February 7 "Insulating Your Older Home" Workshop
2. February 14 & 15 "Urban Ark" Seminar & Tour
3. February 23 Environmental Speaker Series: Clean Tech: An Agenda for a Healthy Economy with Amy Perlmutter
4. February 28 Homeowners Waste Management Seminar: Don't throw that away!
5. 3rd Annual Newton Student Energy Art & Essay Contest
6. Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce Environment Committee
7. Committee Meetings
8. Join GDC now for 2009
9. Coming in March: Home Builders Waste Management Seminar: Dump that Dumpster! ; Environmental Speaker Series "A Sense of Wonder"
10. Other: Newton Community Farm Events, Ecological Landscaping Association�s 2009 Conference & Eco-Marketplace, Newton Conservators Spring 2009 Lecture
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1. "INSULATING YOUR OLDER HOME" WORKSHOP
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Saturday, February 7 -- 1:00-4:00 pm
Newton History Museum at the Jackson Homestead
Register online: $30 general public; $15 for Green Decade or Newton History Museum members
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 Newton History Museum at the Jackson Homestead (527 Washington St., Newton); proceeds will go to the Green Decade and the Newton Historical Society. For more information: 617-965 1995 or contact@greendecade.org or "Insulating Your Older Home".
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2. "URBAN ARK" SEMINAR & TOUR
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Saturday, February 14 -- 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Sunday, February 15 -- 1:00-3:00 pm
To register or for more information contact Urban Ark coordinator Fran Seasholes at 617-969-5927
A higher quality of life at a lower cost of living�what could be better? David Del Porto and his wife, Elva, have spent 25 years turning this vision into a reality. Today, their Newton Centre home is a model of sustainable design. You'll tour their "Urban Ark," and discover how they've integrated space heat, food production, air purification, and wastewater treatment within an amazing two-story greenhouse. They'll share the successes and failures of their quest for green living, and show you how to invest your time and money to get the most benefit from the least effort. And 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. Visit our website for more information on the "Urban Ark".
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3. FEBRUARY ENVIRONMENTAL SPEAKER SERIES: CLEAN TECH FOR A HEALTHY ECONOMY
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Amy Perlmutter, Clean Tech Project of the Lowell Center for Sustainable Production
Monday, January 12, 7:00 pm
Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
617-796-1360
Co-sponsored by the Green Decade/Newton and the Newton Free Library
Massachusetts has world leadership potential in a number of clean technologies, including materials reuse and recycling, safer alternatives to toxic chemicals, green building, clean energy, and advanced bio- and nano-materials. What are clean technologies? What makes us potential leaders in these particular technologies? How can the state capitalize on its expertise in research, innovation, and manufacturing to reorient its economy around the development and adoption of these and other clean technologies? What can we all do to help with this economic transition? Amy Perlmutter, Principal at Perlmutter Associates and Fellow at the Lowell Center for Sustainable Production at UMass Lowell is managing UMass Lowell's Clean Tech Initiative.
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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| 4. NEW! HOMEOWNERS WASTE MANAGEMENT SEMINAR: DON'T THROW THAT AWAY! |
Saturday, February 28 -- 10:00 am-12 noon
Newton History Museum at the Jackson Homestead
527 Washington St. Newton
Register online: $20 general public; $15 for Green Decade or Newton History Museum members
Learn how homeowners can reduce the waste stream from their homes -- even more! We will discuss the 3 R's: recycling, reuse and reduction strategies for trash. We will also discuss options to dispose of household goods, water conservation and waste water. The seminar will provide homeowners with resources for alternatives to disposal as well as describe what is available from the City of Newton.
The seminar is presented by Jay Walter AIA, a local architect and founder of the Sustainable Waste Management Collaborative.
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. Information: 617-965 1995 or contact@greendecade.org. |
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| 5. 3RD ANNUAL NEWTON STUDENT ENERGY ART & ESSAY CONTEST |
The Annual Energy Conservation Art & Essay Contest is back for 2009, officially announced at the Mayor David Cohen's press conference on February 2. All Newton students grades 3-12, living or attending school in Newton, are eligible to enter either or both contests. Key dates to remember:
- March 20: All art and essay entries due
- April 29: Awards Ceremony at War Memorial Auditorium, City Hall
This year's contest coordinators are Angelina Zhou (Newton North 2009) for the Art Contest, Jason Kuo (Newton South 2009) for the Essay Contest and Amanda Frank Webber, Fundraising. Thanks also to the Schools Outreach Committee, the Newton Schools and the Newton PTO Council for helping coordinate the 2009 contest as well!
Details of the 3rd Annual Energy Conservation Contest are available on the website, along with the Contest Registration Form. The contest is co-sponsored bythe Green Decade, Newton Schools Foundation, Green Energy Newton, NSTAR, Chapman Construction/Design, Boston Green Building and other organizations. Questions or information: 617-965-1995 or energycontest@greendecade.org. |
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| 6. NEWTON-NEEDHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE |
Thursday, February 19, 8:00 am
Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce
281 Needham Street, Upper Level
Newton Upper Falls
The Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce's
Environment Committee educates businesses with seminars, tours,
luncheons and expos about how to save money on your bottom line, help
the environment and get positive PR for your business! Everyone is
invited for coffee and tea and innovative ideas for involving the
business community to save money and protect the environment. Last
year's Green Business Expo was the committee's first major event and
this year's Expo is now being planned.
The committee meets the third Thursday of each month. Questions/information contact Peter Smith at psmith@igc.org or 617-233-6071. Information about this committee will be added to the Green Decade website soon. |
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| 7. GDC COMMITTEE MEETINGS: FEBRUARY |
High Performance Buildings Coalition: Thursday, Feb. 5, 8:00 am, City Hall, Room 222.
Energy Committee: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7:30 pm. Contact Katherine Gekas. Faith & the Environment Committee: Monday, Feb. 9, 7::00 pm. Contact Robbie DurschlagOrganic Gardening & Landscaping Committee: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 7:30 pm.. Contact Sunwoo Kahng at 617-332-1882 or organicgarden@greendecade.org. Students for a Greener World: Monday, Feb. 9, 5:30-6:30 pm. For middle school and high school students -- contact Margaret Ford at 617-964-0606 or mford@greendecade.org. |
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| 8. JOIN THE GREEN DECADE NOW FOR 2009 |
Join the Green Decade now for 2009 and help save paper and postage in ourJanuary Annual Membership Appeal mailing. Become a GDC member for as little as $25 for an individual or family membership, $50 for a business membership, and for students, only $10 for the year!
Not sure when your subscription expires? Just look at the mailing label of your Green News if you receive the printed version by mail -- the expiration date is in the top right corner!
Join or renew on-line and pay by credit card or visit our Membership page to download the membership form and mail with your check made out to GDC/N, to PO Box 590242, Newton, MA 02466. 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.
As always, members receive discounts at GDC events and sponsoring businesses, plus the Green News newsletter, published 6 times each year and mailed to our members. If you prefer to receive the Green News on-line, you will help save paper and postage costs. E-mail us at contact@greendecade.org and be sure to include your name and e-mail, along with Green News Online in the subject line. |
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| 9. COMING IN MARCH |
NEW! HOME BUILDERS WASTE MANAGEMENT SEMINAR: DUMP THAT DUMPSTER!
Saturday, March 7, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Newton History Museum at the Jackson Homestead
$20/person; $15 for Green Decade and Newton Historical Society members
Register on-line
A seminar on how builders can reduce the waste stream from the residential construction sites as well as how to make their material handling more efficient. The goal is to reduce the need for the 30- yard omnipresent dumpster and reduce the cost of disposal. More info �
ENVIRONMENTAL SPEAKER SERIES: "A SENSE OF WONDER"
A film celebrating the works of Rachel Carson
Monday, March 16, 7:00 pm
Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium
Co-sponsored by the Green Decade/Newton, the League of Women Voters and the Newton Free Library
This March, the National Women's History Project will honor women leaders of the environmental movement, and they will celebrate in particular the work of Rachel Carson. In conjunction with the effort to raise awareness about Carson�s enduring legacy of environmental stewardship, this month�s Environmental Speaker Series presents a screening of �A Sense of Wonder,� followed by a discussion on Rachel Carson. |
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10. OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS
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NEWTON COMMUNITY FARM: CLASSES
Please email ncfeducation@comcast.net to register or to request more information.
NCF Sweets for Your Sweet: Jam and Jelly Making
Date/Time: Feb 4, 7:00-9:00 pm
Location: Instructor's home in Newton, directions sent when you sign up
Instructors: Janet Springfield and Jenny Craddock
Course Fee (including a $15 materials fee): $25.00 Number of students: 6
NCF Bread in the Fridge!
Date/Time: February 11, 7:30 � 9:00pm
Location: Instructor�s home in Newton, directions sent when you sign up
Instructor: Lisa Cohen.
Course Fee: $20 Number of students: 4-6.
2009 ELA 15th ANNUAL CONFERENCE & ECO-MARKETPLACE
Digging In: The Theory & Practice of Ecological Landscaping
February 26-28, 2009
MassMutual Center
1277 Main Street, Springfield, MA
February 26 forums focus on Lawns, Energy in the Landscape, Permaculture, and Soil.
February 27-28 conference includes 18 workshops presented by preeminent educators, writers, and practitioners in the field of ecological landscaping. A concurrent Eco-Marketplace features exhibitors and live demonstrations showcasing landscape techniques, information, products, and services needed to create and manage healthy communities.
Full brochure available at www.ecolandscaping.org or call 617-436-5838.
NEWTON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
2009 WINTER DINNERS: Green & Global
February 27 to March 10, 2009
The Newton Schools Foundation invites friends, neighbors and the Newton Community to celebrate their local contributions to a green and healthy planet -- and to help the NSF meet their target of $500,000 for the 2009-2010 school year -- with the 2009 series of Winter Dinners. This year's theme of Green & Global underscores the environmental challenges that must be solved locally and globally by communities working together throughout the world. The Winter Dinner series offers a diversity of dinners presented by restaurant and community hosts across Newton. Each venue offers a distinct green & global theme supported by international cuisine and stimulating conversation.
Visit the Newton Schools Foundation's website for more details on speakers, hosts and participating restaurants, and to download the 2009 Winter Dinners Invitation! To make reservations for any of the dinnerslisted below, or for more information, please phone (617) 559-6120 or email tori_filler@newton.ma.k12.us.
NEWTON CONSERVATORS SPRING 2009 LECTURE
Tree Pests and Tree Health: Woody Plant Pests and Diseases
Julie Coop, Manager of Plant Health, The Arnold Arboretum
Monday, March 2, 7:00 pm
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Free to the public
Ms. Coop will discuss tree health issues, such as winter moth and the new threat of Asian Long Horned Beetle in Massachusetts, and what we should be doing about them.
This event is sponsored by the Newton Tree Conservancy, a new non-profit working to raise public awareness of the importance of Newton's urban forest and to promote the health of Newton's street trees and park trees. The event is co-sponsored by the Newton Conservators, the Arnold Arboretum, and the Newton Free Library (617-796-1360). |
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