1. Green Decade's 20th Anniversary: June 8!
2. May 3 Walk Newton!
3. May 8 Newton Garden Market & Plant Sale
4. May 16 Bike Newton Rally & Family Ride
5. May 17 Environmental Speaker Series: "Appreciating Earth's Legacy" with Dan Perlman
6. May 23 Historic Newton's 28th Annual House Tour
7. Upcoming Events: ELA "Alternative" Lawns Tour; June Environmental Speaker Series; Film: Beyond the Motor City
8. Join the Green Decade for 2010
9. Other: Newton Conservators Guided Walks; Newton/Angino Farm Seedling Sale; Green DIfference Awards; Bike Rides
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1. GREEN DECADE'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA: JUNE 8! |
Tuesday, June 8 - 7:00 pm
Lasell College, Auburndale
$25/person advance; $30 at the door
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of environmental leadership with light hors d'oeuvres, wine, desserts, live entertainment and a silent auction. Senator John Kerry and Mayor Setti Warren will speak and we will honor Peter Smith, one of the founding members of Green Decade, past Co-President, longtime Co-Editor of the Green News, Liaison to the Newton/Needham Chamber of Commerce and a dedicated environmental steward for our community.
Donate an item to our silent auction to help Green Decade reach its goal to raise $25,000 and provide sufficient funds to continue all our important environmental work into the next decade. For our silent auction we have received donations of Red Sox tickets, vacation rentals and many more fabulous items. Purchase tickets in advance to save! More information: www.greendecade.org.
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| 2. WALK NEWTON! HOW TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN MOBILITY IN OUR CITY |
Monday, May 3, 7:00 pm
Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium
Co-sponsored by the Newton League of Women Voters and the City of Newton Planning and Development Department
Interested in easier and safer walking in Newton? Come see recommendations, including highlighted maps, from a study of tNewton Center, West Newton, Chestnut Hill/Route 9 and Newton Corner. A student research team from Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Boston Project Center has spent the semester assessing current pedestrian conditions, interviewing residents on walking and reviewing best practices in pedestrian design.
The presentation will be followed by a Q & A session with the audience. WPI presenters: Cory Alemian (Civil Engineering), Jeff Greenwood (Mechanical Engineering), Michael Oliveri (Civil Engineering), and Caitlyn Shaddock (Physics). The Walk Newton study will be available on-line after the May 3 presentation at www.lwvnewton.org or upon request to 617-964-0014. |
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| 3. NEWTON GARDEN MARKET & PLANT SALE: Green Decade is there! |
Saturday, May 8 9am-4 pm
On the lawn at Newton City Hall
Newton Civic Pride Committee
Come experience the joy of gardening at the Newton Garden Market -- just in time for Mother's Day! Thousands of plants to choose from plus suggestions, information and tips from experienced gardeners! Green Decade will be there with, along with the Newton Tree Conservancy and others. More information: 617-527-8283 or www.newtoncivicpride.org.
To volunteer for either the Garden Market or the Green Decade tent, contact Margaret Ford at 617-964-0606 or mford@greendecade.org. |
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4. BIKE NEWTON 3rd ANNUAL RALLY AND FRIENDS & FAMILY RIDE
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Sunday, May 16, 12-3 pm
Newton City Hall, War Memorial Circle
Join Bike Newton, Green Decade and others for this family-friendly biking event! Kick-off speakers include Steve Miller, of LivableStreets Alliance and Mayor Setti Warren, who will lead the ride! We are planning another raffle, live entertainment, booths offering services and lots of information, including information about the various design projects that have already been initiated here in Newton, and of course JP Licks ice cream. The rally and ride info is posted on the NEWS page at www.bikenewton.org. |
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5. ENVIRONMENTAL SPEAKER SERIES: "APPRECIATING EARTH'S LEGACY: A VISUAL INTRODUCTION TO OUR PLANET'S BIODIVERSITY" with Dan Perlman, Brandeis University
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Monday, May 17, 7:00 pm
Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium
Co-sponsored by the Newton Free Library
For more than three billion years - the majority of the Earth's history - evolving life forms have changed the lands, waters, and atmosphere of our planet, creating the world into which humans evolved a mere 200,000 years ago. The Earth's remarkable array of biological diversity creates oxygen and food, and performs a variety of critical ecosystem services such as purifying water and cycling nutrients. In addition, the species and ecosystems around us offer intellectual and spiritual sustenance. Many of us take these services for granted and think of human civilizations as self-supporting entities - but all human societies depend entirely on healthy ecosystems, and they always will.
Join Dan Perlman as he illustrates this interactive discussion with 360� panoramas, photographs, and sounds that he has recorded in his travels around the US and to locations such as Madagascar, Costa Rica, Tanzania, India, the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon - and Cold Spring Park in Newton. Find out more about this event and Dan Perlman, on our Upcoming Events page. Info on the Environmental Speaker Series is also available at our website. As always, tea will be served at this event -- please bring your own mug! |
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6. HISTORIC NEWTON'S 28th ANNUAL HOUSE TOUR
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Sunday, May 23 - 12 noon-5pm
Historic Newton - Jackson Homestead and Museum
527 Washington St., Newton
Historic Newton proudly celebrates 28 years of touring Newton's homes with the Annual House Tour. Take the opportunity to view distinctive homes, innovative renovations, unique additions, and inspiring interior and landscape design. Eight private Newton homes located in several of Newton's historic neighborhoods and villages, as well as the Durant-Kenrick House and a highly energy-efficient Green Decade featured home!
A special Preview Party will be held on Saturday, May 22. For more information about the House Tour and the Preview Party, contact Historic Newton at 617-796-1450 or www.historicnewton.org.
Proceeds from the House Tour benefit Historic Newton and support its many programs at the Jackson Homestead and Museum, and throughout the community.
TIckets: $20 for Historic Newton members, $25 for non-members (before May 21)
At door: $25 for Historic Newton members, $30 for non-members. Purchase on-line now!
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7. UPCOMING GREEN DECADE EVENTS: June
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"Alternative" Lawns (Three Professionally-Hosted Tours)
Saturday, June 12 1:00-4:00 pm
Co-sponsored by the Ecological Landscaping Association and the Green Decade/Newton
$15 ELA or Green Decade member; $20 Non-Member
More information: www.ecolandscaping.org/events or 617-436-5838.
Environmental Speaker Series: Money Saving EcoTeam Tips & Green Decade Environmental Leadership Awards Program
Monday, June 21 at 7 pm - Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium
Film: Beyond the Motor City
Monday, June 28 at 7 pm - Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium |
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8. JOIN THE GREEN DECADE NOW FOR 2010!
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Join the Green Decade now for 2010! Become a Green Decade/Newton member for as little as $25 for an individual/family membership, $50 for a business membership or for students, only $10 for the year! Have a look at our membership benefits, including the Green News (online or snail mailed to you), discounts at Green Decade events and at select local businesses.
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 GD/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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| 9. OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS |
Newton Conservators: Guided Walks (May)
Enjoy one or all eight of the Conservators' guided walks and activities in May, beginning with Exploring Vernal Pools at Webster Woods (Saturday, May 8 at 2pm) and the Nahanton Park Mother's Day Bird Walk (Sunday, May 9 at 8 am). For additional information: www.newtonconservators.org/walks.
Newton Community Farm "Biggest Seedling Sale Ever"
Saturday, May 16, 12 noon - 4 pm
Newton Community Farm, 303 Nahanton Street, Newton
Over 10,000 vegetable and herb seedlings will be available at this Seedling Sale. We sprout and grow the seedlings on-site in our greenhouse, and they're ready for transplant to your garden. Heirloom tomatoes, hot and bell peppers, basil, cucumbers, lettuce, and more! More info or to see the full list. : newtoncommunityfarm.org/events. Bring your own boxes for carrying. Cash or check only.
Green Schools
Thursday May 27 at 6:30 pm
Genzyme Center in Cambridge, MAGreen Schools presents the 2010 Green Difference Awards at an evening of Eco Education, Eco Fashion and an opportunity to meet outstanding Environmental Stewards of all ages. Keynote Speaker: will be Boston City Councilor-At-Large John Connolly. The Eco Fashion Show will feature sustainable garments designed by students. For more information or to purchase tickets visit projectgreenschools.org
Bike Newton Group Rides
Join Bike Newton's group rides every week leaving at 6 pm on Mondays from the Newton Free Library. Family-friendly, "no-rider-left behind" rides to various destinations in and around Newton. For details and info check on www.BikeNewton.org.
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