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1. May 1-15: 3rd Annual Student Energy Contest Art Display at City Hall
2. May 17: Bike Newton Rally & Ride
3. May 19: Green Business Solutions Expo
4. May 28: Environmental Speaker Series: �Growing Up Green(er) in Newton�
5. Green Decade�s New Office at Newton Cultural Center
6. May Committee Meetings
7. Annual Meeting & Awards Program: June 22
8. Organic Garden Tour 2009: Nominations Please!
9. Join GDC now for 2009
10. Other: Earth Day at the State House; Newton Garden Market & Plant Sale; Newton Community Farm Annual Edible Seedling Sale; Newton Conservators Spring Lecture; Newton Conservators Spring Walks, Earth Night (ELM Benefit)
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| 1. 3rd ANNUAL NEWTON STUDENT ENERGY ART & ESSAY CONTEST AWARDS and ART EXHIBIT |
May 1-15 in the Rotunda at City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre
Congratulations to the winners of the 3rd Annual Energy Conservation Student Art & Essay Contest, open to Newton students, either living or attending school in Newton! Mayor David Cohen presented the awards on April 29, and recognized each of the nearly 150 students who entered essays and artwork in this year�s contest.
First Place Winners - Essay Contest: Michele Abercrombie, Newton South; Leah Abercrombie, Oak Hill Middle School; Rebecca Lozinsky, Franklin Elementary School.
First Place - Art Contest: Nicole Repina, Newton South; Leah Abercrombie, Oak Hill Middle School; Adela Clare Miller, Mason-Rice Elementary School.
Visit City Hall to see all of the Energy Art Contest submissions until Friday, May 15. Photos of the awards ceremony, plus first place essays and artwork are ready for viewing or downloading at our website as well!
Thanks to our generous sponsors for funding this year�s contest: NSTAR, Chapman Construction/Design, SUEZ Energy Resources, Byggmeister Design Build, Boston Green Building and Swartz True Value Hardware. We also thank our judges and our sponsors Green Energy Newton, the Mayor�s Office for Cultural Affairs, New Art Center, Newton Community Service Center, Newton PTO Council and the Newton Schools Foundation for their continued support. |
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| 2. BIKE NEWTON 2nd ANNUAL RALLY & RIDE |
Sunday, May 17, 12:30 pm
City Hall - War Memorial Steps
1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton
Help make Newton a bicycle-safe city and bring your friends and family! The rally will feature speaker Nicole Freedman, City of Boston Bicycle Coordinator, who is transforming Boston into a bicycle-friendly city. There will be free bike services, healthy snacks, rides on the amazing �Conference Bike�, and free raffles. The 3.5-mile Friends and Family Ride will traverse a lovely part of West Newton. Visit www.bikenewton.org for more details and to register for the Friends and Family ride. Questions/information: Lois Levin at 617 527-1237 or bikenewton@gmail.com.
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3. 2nd ANNUAL GREEN BUSINESS SOLUTIONS EXPO
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Tuesday, May 19
Exhibits 10:30 am - 3:30 pm (free and open to the public)
Lunch 12:00 noon ($40)
Newton Marriott Hotel
2345 Commonwealth Avenue
Sponsored by the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce
Join the Green Decade and the Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce for the second annual expo and luncheon for residents and businesses in Greater Boston. This event will showcase green practices and provide many ideas for greening your house, business and community. The exhibits and workshops are free, open to the public and will run from 10:30am to 3:30pm. The luncheon will feature keynote speaker Jim Gordon, President of Cape Wind. David Cash, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Mass. Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs will present the latest information on grants, and tax incentives for energy projects.
WCVB-TV anchor David Brown will emcee the lunch proceedings. Advance registration online for the lunch or any of the workshops: www.nnchamber.com. Energy and landscape workshops will have limited seating so advance registration is recommended. Information/questions: info@nnchamber.com or 617-244-5300.
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| 4. MAY ENVIRONMENTAL SPEAKER SERIES: �GROWING UP GREEN(ER) IN NEWTON� |
Thursday, May 28, 7:00 pm Please note change of day to THURSDAY!
Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium
Co-sponsored by the Green Decade/Newton and the Newton Free Library
The next generation of Environmental Activists is living right here in Newton! The May program will feature Newton students from elementary, middle and high schools, showcasing their environmental projects which have been school and community focused.
Join us for this delightful look at:
� an outdoor classroom project in the woods at Countryside Elementary
� the Business Recycling Project coordinated by Students for A Greener World in three Newton villages for NewtonSERVES 2008 and 2009
� an independent high school project analyzing the waste/trash collected from the Charles River over the past year
� other ways that our next generation is learning -- and teaching us -- to make a greener Newton and improve the environment for us all.
As always, tea will be served. Please bring your own mugs! 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. GREEN DECADE�S NEW OFFICE AT NEWTON CULTURAL CENTER |
225 Nevada St., Room 118
Newtonville, MA
The Green Decade has a sunny new office in the Newton Cultural Center as of May 1! Thanks to our volunteers, Linda Plaut, director of the Mayor�s Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Newton Buildings Department, our new space will also welcome Green Decade members, friends, and visitors who stop by for information and events or to help out with GD/N projects. We are still getting things in place, and could use another 2-drawer file cabinet if anyone would like to donate one -- we have grown in 19 years!
Hours of operation will be posted on our voice mail, web site, and the door of our office on the first floor of the Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street, Newtonville. If you are interested in volunteering at our new office for a few hours a week (or month), 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 Newton Pride Committee, Suzuki School of Newton, New Philharmonia, Warm Lines and other organizations. Classes, activities and programs are hosted at the center throughout the week.
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| 6. MAY COMMITTEE MEETINGS |
Energy Committee: Tuesday, May 5, 7:30 pm. Contact Katherine Gekas.High Performance Buildings Coalition: Thursday, May 7, 8:00 am, City Hall, Room 222.
Organic Gardening & Landscaping Committee: Tuesday,May 26, 7:30 pm.. Contact Sunwoo Kahng at 617-332-1882 or organicgarden@greendecade.org.
School Outreach Committee: Monday, May 18, 7:30 pm. Contact Bob Warren at schooloutreach@greendecade.org.
Students for a Greener World: Monday, May 11, 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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7. ANNUAL MEETING & ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS
ENVIRONMENTAL SPEAKER SERIES: SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING |
Monday, June 22
6:30 pm Annual Meeting
7:00 pm Awards and Speakers
Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium
330 Homer St., Newton Centre
Come help us celebrate 19 years of Green Decade accomplishments! Hear about some of Green Decade�s exciting projects, meet the people who share your enthusiasm to help our community become even more environmentally responsible...and enjoy some light refreshments. Awards will be presented to a local individual, organization and business striving to employ energy-reduction strategies and reduce our community�s carbon footprint.
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.
The June Environmental Speakers program will feature three speakers presenting valuable information about socially responsible investing: Peter Kinder of KLD Research & Analytics, Inc., Larisa Ruoff of Green Century Capital Management, Inc. and Eric Packer of Progressive Asset Management. You won't want to miss this! |
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| 8. ORGANIC GARDEN TOUR - FALL 2009: NOMINATIONS PLEASE! |
Calling All Organic Gardeners! Are you dedicated to gardening sustainably? Do you like to share with others the wonders of the garden?
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.
Please consider opening your garden for a day and inspiring others to garden sustainably. Both professionals and home gardeners are encouraged to apply. Nominations may be submitted to Sunwoo Kahng at organicgarden@greendecade.org. |
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| 9. 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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10. OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS
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EARTH DAY EVENT AT THE STATE HOUSE
Tuesday, May 12 11:30 am-2:00 pm
Sponsored by Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters (MLEV)
Free
Join Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters and other environmental organizations at the Massachusetts State House as they share their work with the public. This is going to be an exciting event with live animals, free food, a drawing, and exposure to legislators and their staff. Please call MLEV at 617-742-8822 with any questions.
NEWTON GARDEN MARKET ON THE LAWN AT CITY HALL
Saturday, May 16 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue
Shop thousands of plants -- enjoy talks by local experts -- buy fun garden gear! How does your garden grow? The Newton Garden market has plants for every garden and gardener. The Green Decade will be there, along with the Newton Community Farm and the Newton Tree Conservancy -- come see us while you�re there! Rain or shine. For more information: 617-527-8283 or Newton Garden Market & Plant Sale.
NEWTON COMMUNITY FARM: ANNUAL EDIBLE SEEDLING SALE
Sunday, May 17 12:00-4:00 pm
303 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA
Time to plant your garden! Come and select from among our varieties of heirloom tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, basil, and many more vegetables and herbs. Bring questions for our gardening experts, watch a gardening demonstration, or just come enjoy the farm and the food we�ll have for sale. For more details and a full list of available seedlings, visit www.newtoncommunityfarm.org.
NEWTON CONSERVATORS SPRING LECTURE: �WOODY PLANT PESTS & DISEASES�
Julie Coop, Manager of Plant Health, The Arnold Arboretum
Monday, May 18 at 7:00 pm (rescheduled from March 2)
Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium
Free
Newton�s trees have been under attack. Have you noticed the defoliation caused by the invasion of Winter Moths over the past few years? Are you wondering if the dreaded Asian Long Horned Beetle that is wreaking such havoc in Worcester could show up in Newton? Julie Coop, Manager of Plant Health at Boston�s Arnold Arboretum, will address these tree health issues and give insight into what we should be doing about them. This event is co-sponsored by the Newton Conservators, the Newton Tree Conservancy, the Arnold Arboretum and the Newton Free Library. For more information, visit the Newton Tree Conservancy�s website.
NEWTON CONSERVATORS SPRING WALKS SERIES 2009
Too many to list all of them here, but here is a sampling for the first half of May! See the Newton Conservators website for trip leaders, contact info and details.
Saturday May 9 at 10:00 am: Invasive Removal Working Walk at Hammond Pond
Sunday, May 10 at 7:30 am: Mother�s Day Bird Walk at Nahanton Park
Sunday May 17 at 8:00am: Bird Walk at Cold Spring Park
Sunday May 17 at 10:00 am: Garlic Mustard Pull in Waban
-- and many more through the end of May!
EARTH NIGHT
Wednesday, May 27 6:00-9:00 pm
A Benefit for the Environmental League of Massachusetts
Omni Parker House Hotel - Boston
Congressman Ed Markey, Chairman of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, will be the Special Guest at this annual gala benefit. Festivities also include the presentation of Green Star Awards and live and silent auctions. Purchase tickets online at www.EarthNight.org. Information/questions: 508-698-6810 or info@classic-communications.com. |
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