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1. Sept. 15 "An Inconvenient Truth" Screening & Discussion
2. Fundraising Raffle: Environmentally Friendly Prizes - Drawing Sept. 15.
3. Eco-Teams: Fall 2007Newton - Sign up by Sept. 15.
4. September Environmental Show: 'Extension of the Green Line through Upper Falls to Needham"
5. Farmers Markets & Green Decade Resource Table
6. Other Environmental Events: Life-Friendly Gardens Tour (Watertown); Newton Conservators Fall Lecture; Healthy Lawns & Landscapes Workshop
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| 1. SEPTEMBER 15: "AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH" -- SHOWING & DISCUSSION |
Saturday, September 15, 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 haven't – 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 100-minute 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.
BONUS: We will also draw the winning tickets for the Green Decade raffle
prizes after the movie showing and before the discussion. Winners need
not be present to win, but must purchase raffle tickets before 2 pm on
Sept. 15. Raffle tickets may be purchased online or by mail: contact raffle@greendecade.org or come to our Green Decade table at the Newton Farmers Markets on Tuesdays and Fridays. |
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| 2. FUNDRAISING RAFFLE: DRAWING SEPT. 15 FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRIZES! |
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Green Decade is holding a raffle to raise funds for our expanding
programs. Top prizes include a Raleigh bicycle which changes gears automatically, a $300 gift
certificate from Whole Foods and a month of free lawn mowing from Clean
Air Lawn Care. Tickets are $10 or 3 for $20. Purchase tickets and find
the complete list of environmentally friendly prizes on-line and see the bicycle at the GDC resource table at both Newton Farmers Markets (Tuesday & Friday). For more information or to donate an item contact raffle@greendecade.org or 617-965-1995. Drawing to be held September 15 at the fall showing of "An Inconvenient Truth" at the Newton Free Library. Winners will be notified by phone and need not be present to win. |
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| 3. ECO-TEAMS FORMING FOR FALL 2007: SIGN UP BY SEPT. 15 |
The
Green Decade is forming EcoTeams to begin this fall.
Household EcoTeams help participants to reduce their energy use,
garbage, water use, and toxic products. In the process, team members
save money on their utility bills. Teams of 5 to 8 meet seven times,
about every three weeks, and are guided by a Global Action Plan
workbook and a coach.
One team is definite and there is room for a few more people for a second team. Please sign up by September 15 as programs will begin in late September. Join online or contact Margaret Ford at margford@yahoo.com or 617-964-0606 for more information. Also see our website www.greendecade.org/ecoteams.html |
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| 4. SEPTEMBER ENVIRONMENTAL SHOW: "EXTENSION OF THE GREEN LINE THROUGH UPPER FALLS TO NEEDHAM" |
Through September 30
Host: Beverly Droz, Green Decadae
Guests: Dr. Sradjan Nedeljkovic, James O'Connell
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September Environmental Show features interviews with Dr. Srdjan
Nedeljkovic, physician and author of a comprehensive report on the
extension of the Green Line through Newton Upper Falls into Needham,
and with James O'Connell of the National Parks Service, a historian
with an interest in street railways in Newton. Both guests are Newton
residents and they will discuss the benefits of this extension for
Newton residents and the environment. Compared to other communities,
this is the most economic extension of the T anywhere, with a win-win
situation for all. Among other benefits, carbon monoxide will be cut
by 100 tons and carbon dioxide will be reduced by 2500 tons.
More information about the September program is available at greendecade.org/environmentTV.
The Environment Show is broadcast on the NewTV Blue channel (Comcast Chan. 10, RCN Chan. 15, Verizon Chan. 34):
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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| 5. NEWTON FARMERS MARKETS: TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS 1:30-6 pm |
Tuesdays 1:30-6 pm at Cold Spring Park, Beacon St.
Fridays 1:30-6 pm at Post 440, California St., Nonantum
Sponsored by the Newton Parks & Recreation Department
Join
us for another great season at the 28th Newton Farmers Market! The
Green Decade has 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 are featuring the popular "Energy
Bike" which demonstrates the difference in energy required to light up
the old-style light bulbs vs the energy-efficient CFL bulbs. We will also be showing the bicycle that
will be the first prize for our raffle, beginnning this month. Our
friends
from the Angino Farm are also at both markets this year, so stop by to
see us all!
The Newton Farmers Markets are held 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 margford@yahoo.com or 617-964-0606. |
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6. OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS
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LIFE-FRIENDLY GARDENS (NATURALLY, GREEN!)
Sunday Sept. 16 1-5 pm
Presented by CURE, Watertown Citizens for Environmental Safety(WCES)
Free
Join your Watertown neighbors for a free garden tour of seventeen organic and chemical-free gardens, celebrating the results and pleasures of natural gardening. CURE is the Chemical Use Reduction & Education Task Force, a project of WCES.
For more information contact Henrietta Light at 617-926-2545 or www.watertowncitizens.org. Brochures with maps will be also available at Green Decade's table at both Newton Farmers Markets.
NEWTON CONSERVATORS FALL LECTURE: EDIBLE WILD PLANTS OF NEW ENGLAND
Thursday, September 20, 7 pm
Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
Free
Naturalist and educator John Root presents a comprehensive introduction to
the identification and uses of our native plants for food and beverage.
This 90-minute PowerPoint program is supplemented by a display of fresh
specimens for participants to examine and sample. For more information, contact Ted Kuklinski, 617-969-6222, dolanpond@aol.com, or visit www.newtonconservators.org/lectures.htm . Also visit John Root's website.
HEALTHY LAWNS & LANDSCAPES WORKSHOP
Thursday, September 27, 7:30-9:00 pm
Broadmeadow School
120 Broad Meadow Road, Needham
Learn how to have a beautiful yard without using chemicals that may harm children, pets and our environment. Homeowners, landscapers and municipal staff are welcome to attend and should call Janice Berns, 781-455-7523 to register.
The workshop is free. All attendees will receive a chance to win a compost bin. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Town of Needham DPW and BOH.
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