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1. June 22: Annual Meeting & Environmental Awards Program plus Environmental Speaker Series: �Socially Responsible Investing�
2. June 14: Newton Highlands Village Day
3. June 17: �A Sense of Wonder� film about Rachel Carson
4. Green Decade�s New Office at Newton Cultural Center
5. June Committee Meetings
6. Farmers Market Opens in July
7. Organic Garden Tour 2009: Nominations Please!
8. Join GDC now for 2009
9. Other: Newton Community Farm Classes; Newton Conservators Events; CRWA Invasive Plant Pulls, Home Energy Saving Lecture
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1. ANNUAL MEETING & ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS
ENVIRONMENTAL SPEAKER SERIES: "SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING"
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Monday, June 22
6:30 pm Meeting, 7:00 pm Awards and Speakers
Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium
Co-sponsored by the Green Decade/Newton and the Newton Free Library
The Green Decade/Newton announces the winners of the 2009 Environmental Leadership Awards:
� Individual Leadership Award: Mayor David B. Cohen for his outstanding contribution to making an environmental difference
� Business Leadership Award: Unidine for their commitment to fresh food and a sustainable food service program.
� Organization: The Silent Spring Institute, whose actions positively impact the health of our planet and our communities.
The awards will be followed by a presentation on Socially Responsible Investing, given by three well-known panelists with years of experience in this field:
� Peter D. Kinder, President of KLD Research & Analytics.
� Larisa Ruoff, Director of Shareholder Advocacy, Green Century Capital Management, Inc.
� Eric Packer, Branch Manager/Senior Broker at Progressive Asset Management, the Socially Responsible Investing division of FWG.
For more information on the speakers and the awards, visit www.greendecade.org/events.
The Annual Meeting and elections will be held at 6:30 pm. Members will vote on the slate of candidates offered by the Board of Directors to serve on the board until June 2012. Visit www.GreenDecade.org to learn more about each of the following nominees:
� Ana Zarina Asuaje Solon � Energy Committee, Small Business Outreach
� Ann Berwick � At Large
� Marcia Cooper � President
� Ed Cunningham - Vice-President
� Ellie Goldberg - At Large
� Dan Ruben � At Large
� Robert Warren � Co-Chair School Outreach Nominations will also be taken from the floor; however, only seven can become directors this year. |
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| 2. NEWTON HIGHLANDS VILLAGE DAY |
Sunday, June 14, 12:00 noon-5:00 p.m.
Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands
Sponsored by the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council
Join the Green Decade crew for this annual Newton Highlands festival with activities, crafts, dog parade, food, music and of course, the Magic Energy Bike at our booth! We will be there again this year -- volunteers always welcome to meet, greet, share environmental information and have fun. If you�d like to help out for an hour or two, especially in the 2:30-5:00 frame, contact Margaret Ford at 617-964-0606 or mford@greendecade.org.
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3. �A SENSE OF WONDER� - FILM ABOUT RACHEL CARSON
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Wednesday, June 17, 1:30 p.m.
Newton Senior Center
345 Walnut St., Newtonville
617-796-1660
Free to the public
The Newton Senior Center and the Green Decade present the beautiful new dramatic film, A Sense of Wonder, about the last year of Rachel Carson's life after the publication of the book Silent Spring. This film was also screened at the March 2009 Environmental Speaker Series at the Newton Free Library.. To see previews and related information go to www.asenseofwonderfilm.com. |
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| 4. GREEN DECADE�S NEW OFFICE AT NEWTON CULTURAL CENTER |
225 Nevada St., Room 118
Newtonville, MA
617-965-1995 (same phone number)
The Green Decade has a sunny new office in the Newton Cultural Center as of May 1 and we look forward to opening it to our members and the public this summer with the assistance of our volunteers! We tentatively plan to open it Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and are looking for volunteers -- all ages -- to help meet and greet visitors or to work on Green Decade projects and events. If you are interested, please e-mail Margaret Ford, Outreach and Program Coordinator, at contact@greendecade.org or call 617-964-0606.
The Newton Cultural Center (formerly Carr Elementary School) is also home to the Suzuki School of Newton, New Philharmonia Orchestra, WarmLines. Mothers' Milk Bank of New England, Newton Child Card Commission and Fund, Newton Pride Committee and the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs. Classes, activities and programs are hosted at the center throughout the week.
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| 5. JUNE COMMITTEE MEETINGS |
Energy Committee: Tuesday, June 2, 7:30 pm. Contact Katherine Gekas.High Performance Buildings Coalition: Thursday, June 4, 8:00 am, City Hall, Room 222.
Organic Gardening & Landscaping Committee: Wednesday, June 24, 7:30 pm.. Contact Sunwoo Kahng at 617-332-1882 or organicgarden@greendecade.org.
Transportation Committee: Thursday, June 4, 7:30 pm. Contact Lois Levin at bikenewton.gmail.com.
Students for a Greener World: Monday, June 8, 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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| 6. NEWTON FARMERS MARKET BEGINS IN JULY! |
Tuesdays 1:30-6 pm at Cold Spring Park, Beacon St. (Starts July 7)
Fridays 1:30-6 pm at Post 440, California St., Nonantum (Starts July 10)
Sponsored by the Newton Parks & Recreation Department
Join us for another great season at the 30th Newton Farmers Market! The Green Decade will have our information and resource table under the red tent at both locations -- volunteers of all ages are welcome to join us, as always. This year we will also feature our popular "Magic Energy Bike" which demonstrates the difference in energy required to light up the old light bulbs vs the energy-efficient CFL bulbs. The giant caterpillars will be back, along with the Green Caterpillar Club activity for our young friends under 10! Our friends from the Newton Angino Community Farm will also be at both markets this year, so stop by and see us both.
The Newton Farmers Markets are held twice weekly from July through October. If you'd like to volunteer for a couple of hours at either location, please contact Margaret Ford, Community Outreach Coordinator, at mford@greendecade.org or 617-964-0606. |
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| 7. ORGANIC GARDEN TOUR - FALL 2009: NOMINATIONS PLEASE! |
The Green Decade�s Organic Gardening & Landscape Committee is seeking candidates for the 2009 Newton Organic Garden Tour, to be held in mid-September. The tour will emphasize working gardens that are maintained organically, with hosts who are interested in sharing their experience and expertise. We are interested in showcasing flower and vegetable gardens, rain and drought-tolerant gardens and lawns, as well as sustainable gardening techniques such as composting and intensive planting.
Whether you are professional or a home gardener, please consider opening your garden for a day and inspiring others to garden sustainably! Please submit nominations by June 20 to Sunwoo Kahng at organicgarden@greendecade.org. |
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| 8. JOIN THE GREEN DECADE NOW FOR 2009 |
Join the Green Decade now for 2009 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 outto GDC/N, to PO Box 590242, Newton, MA 02466. Membership forms arealso 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. Please note that the Green News is sent to current members only, either by US mail or e-mail. |
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9. OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS
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NEWTON COMMUNITY FARM JUNE CLASSES
303 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA
617-916-9655 www.newtoncommunityfarm.org
Veggies in Your Flower Garden? (Introduction to Edible Landscaping)
Saturday, June 13 9 am-12 noon
$54 Members, $60 Non-members
Jam and Jelly Making
Tuesday, June 16 &-8:30 pm
$23 members, $26 non-members (includes $15 materials fee)
More information: http://www.newtoncommunityfarm.org/calendar.htm.
NEWTON CONSERVATORS SPRING WALKS SERIES - JUNE
See the Newton Conservators website for trip leaders, contact info and details.
Fern Walk at Blue Heron Trail South of Nahanton Park
Sunday, June 14 1:00-3:00 pm
Meet at the parking lot right off Nahanton Road at 1:00pm, just before (east of) the bridge over the Charles River. Wear long pants and sensible shoes. Trip Leader is Don Lubin (617-254-8464).
Cutler/Millennium Park Hike
Sunday, June 21 2:00 pm
Starting at Cutler Park, we will explore a wide variety of trails, river landings and recreational areas on this 5.5 mile hike. Meet at the Cutler Park entrance, a quarter mile south of the Charles River Bridge on Kendrick Street in Needham. Trip Leader is Henry Finch (617-964-4488).
CHARLES RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION (CRWA) INVASIVE PLANT PULLS
June 22 � August 9
Volunteering to Remove Invasive Plants from the Charles River
From June 22 through August 9, CRWA will be organizing volunteers to go out in canoes and pull invasive water chestnuts from the river in Newton. If you would like to organize a group (of 15 � 60 people) from your workplace, neighborhood, club, or place of worship, CRWA can schedule a personalized time for your group to volunteer. For more information about this project contact CRWA or 781-788-0007.
INTRODUCTION TO HOME ENERGY SAVINGS
Monday, June 29 7:00 pm
Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium
330 Homer Street, Newton Center 617-796-1360
Co-sponsored by the MA Municipal Association and the Newton Free Library
Massachusetts homes could save 20% or more on their fuel use -- learn what you can do at this Introduction to Home Energy Savings seminar. The program is one of 130 such programs, sponsored by the Massachusetts Municipal Association, that are being held statewide.
The workshop will stress the importance of reducing heat usage by providing do-it-yourself sealing techniques; information on which in-depth alterations are most cost effective; tips on reducing electricity and water usage, resources for home audits and resources for rebates and financing alterations. Presenters will illustrate hands-on tips, indicate which actions are most cost effective and provide free educational materials for everyone attending. Refreshments provided by Whole Foods on Walnut St. in Newton. |
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