Other Local Events
Below is a listing of upcoming programs from other like minded organizations in the area.
Recycling Lies and Plastic Problems: What I Learned from a Year of No Garbage
Internationally published author and humorist Eve Schaub challenged her family to attempt the seemingly impossible: to live in the modern world, for an entire year, without creating any trash at all. This talk will trace the high and low points of Schaub’s family’s Zero Waste journey, focusing on lessons learned and where we go from here. Presented by Lexington Zero Waste and Lexington Sustainability Office.
In-person, Cary Memorial Library, Living Room (1874 1874 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington)
Learn more and register
Sustainability of Natural Fabrics in "Eco-nomics of Fiber Arts"
For almost all of human history, cloth was created from plant and animal fibers. Over the past 75 years, the textile industry has undergone extraordinary changes and the vast majority of clothing and fabrics are now made with oil. Find out why we need to move urgently toward sustainable textile practices, what kinds of amazing new fibers are coming down the pipeline, and how you can incorporate sustainability into your fiber arts work and life. Lecturer Gigi Matthews will be supporting this conversation with anecdotes from her family history, her travels over the past 30 years, and her creative journey as a fiber artist.
Understanding the Massachusetts EV Rebate for Electric Cars
Green Energy Consumers' Alliance
Massachusetts has had a rebate for electric cars since 2014, called MOR-EV. This year, the rebate underwent some big changes, thanks to last year’s climate law. During this webinar, we’ll go over the rebate in depth. There will be plenty of time to answer your questions. Green Energy Consumers' Alliance
Affordable Green Electricity & Town Meeting Climate Articles
Learn about two options in Wayland to get affordable green electricity through Wayland Electricity Choice and Community Solar. With these programs, you can save money and support clean energy. Wayland Electricity Choice is a group electricity buying program from the Town for residents and businesses. This is a hybrid event, join us in person at the Town Building or via zoom.
Understanding the Massachusetts EV Rebate for Electric Cars (Copy)
Green Energy Consumers' Alliance
Massachusetts has had a rebate for electric cars since 2014, called MOR-EV. This year, the rebate underwent some big changes, thanks to last year’s climate law. During this webinar, we’ll go over the rebate in depth. There will be plenty of time to answer your questions. Green Energy Consumers' Alliance
Site with Love - Transition is certain. Justice is not
The MA Environmental Justice Legislative Table invites you to join us in a vision for justice. This webinar invites all Massachusetts residents to connect, to learn and ultimately take action in implementing environmental solutions that are both effective and equitable this legislative session.
Housing and Land Conservation - It Doesn't have to be Either/Or
Wellesley Conservation Land Trust
Wellesley Free Library
Sustainable Wellesley
A panel discussion to provide a forum for ideas as to how pro-active collaboration between community housing proponents and land conservation advocates can lead to successful outcomes. This is a hybrid event, join us in person at the Wellesley Main Library, Wakelin Room, or via Zoom.
No Hassle Renewable Electricity (Wayland)
Both Wayland and Weston are introducing the bulk buying of electricity that both saves you money and has a higher percentage generated from renewable sources. This is a Q and A session.
Home Heating and Ventilation System Upgrades
Lincoln Green Energy and CFREE
Do you need fresh air in winter without opening the window? Would you like air conditioning in the same unit that heats your home? Ants Hartman will share three heating and ventilation systems he has installed along with his emphasis on maintenance for longevity. This is an online event.
Repair Cafe Natick
A Repair Café is an opportunity to bring different items in need of repair that volunteers, with skills in different disciplines, will do their best to fix for free! Examples of repairable items include: Lamps, electronics & small appliances, small furniture, clean mendable clothing for hand and machine sewing, as well as sharpen scissors, garden tools, and knives.
Deeply Disturbed: The Emergent Forests of the Future
Peter Del Tredici will talk about the impacts of climate change, urbanization, and invasive species on the forests of the Northeast. The evening will begin at 6:30 with light refreshments, followed by the lecture at 7:00. Peter has been a long-time, active voice in horticulture, botany, and landscape architecture. He worked for Harvard University from 1972 on, at the Harvard Forest, the Arnold Arboretum, and the Graduate School of Design. He has lectured widely on urban ecology and the role that plants play in making cities more livable. Sponsored by the Weston Tree Advisory Group.
In Person at the Weston Public Library
Youth-Powered Climate Justice
The Cambridge School of Weston
The Maverick Lloyd Speaker Series welcomes pioneering speakers with a strong foundation in social justice activism and civil engagement to CSW, informing and empowering students to actively promote justice in their communities and beyond. This talk is free and open to the public. In person at the Cambridge School of Weston.
Get Connected
Did you know that 10% of the grid’s infrastructure is built to supply the 1% of the extra energy for a peak event? Learn about Eversource's future plan to use EV batteries to help manage the grid during peak energy needs. We plan to record this event and will send the recording to all registrants. This is an online event.
Annual Earth Day Celebration
Grab your work gloves and a friend and help get the Farm ready for spring! We'll have a range of volunteer activities to take part in! Enjoy live music, delicious food, face painting, rock painting, animals, and local vendors. Meet farm staff and local environmental groups. In-person at Land's Sake Farm.
Screening of Common Ground
First Parish Church in Weston - In person
First Parish Church in Weston, UU is hosting a screening of the documentary film, Common Ground, which is getting rave reviews around the country. It’s a film about ways to stabilize the climate by restoring our soils.
No Hassle Renewable Electricity (Weston)
Both Wayland and Weston are introducing the bulk buying of electricity that both saves you money and has a higher percentage generated from renewable sources. This is a Q and A session. A second session will be on 4/18 from 1 to 2:30 PM.
Save $ with Community Solar - No Roof Required
Do you pay an electricity bill and want to reduce your annual electricity spending? You are eligible if you are a renter, condo owner or homeowner. Join us to learn about community solar and how it saves you money and supports the growth of the clean energy economy here in Massachusetts.
Home Solar and Battery Back-Up
Learn about home solar options that take advantage of state and federal incentives. Paybacks are often within 6-10 years. New battery storage options will be discussed as well. Hear from neighbors and meet our two volunteer solar coaches John Harper and Tap Maniar. The webinar is sponsored by EnergizeWayland, plugIN Metrowest and Temple Shir Tikva.
Grassroots Advocacy for Climate and Nature
Join us to learn about Mass Audubon's grassroots advocacy program, Climate and Nature Champions, that mobilizes individuals across Massachusetts to speak with one voice on the most pressing environmental issues of our time. You can help Mass Audubon fight for land and wildlife protections and climate & nature policies. Levels of participation vary from emailing your representative to organizing a local community around a specific campaign. Join us to learn more and get involved! This program is best for adults and families - 12 and up.
The Private Jet Climate Threat at Hanscom
The planned expansion of private jet hangars at Hanscom Airfield in Bedford, MA could dramatically increase private jet traffic. Given that a private jet emits 4-15 times as much carbon per person as a commercial jet, this expansion alone could negate all the work that Massachusetts towns have been doing to tackle the climate crisis. As we breathe smoky air and see heat records break month after month, this expansion threatens us all.
Heat Pump Hot Water Heaters
Hot water heaters account for about 18% of your home's energy usage. Replacing an electric resistance water heater with a heat pump water heater can save considerably in operating costs. Learn from Larry Chretien, CEO of Green Energy Consumer’s Alliance, about super-efficient heat pump water heaters: how new models are much quieter and how 120V models can replace gas water heaters without expensive electric upgrades. Find out how really strong rebates reduce the cost enormously. Lincoln Green Energy, CFREE and Green Energy Consumers Alliance.
Home Solar: The Time is NOW!
Sam Kooharian, Energy Advisor for EnergySage, gives a quick overview of solar power and discusses why now is an optimal time for home solar installation, including helpful aspects of the solar market, great financial incentives, and potential future changes that make the present an optimal moment for solar.
Screening: "We're all Plastic People Now"
First Parish Watertown in collaboration with Beyond Plastics Greater Boston and Oceana
will host a free film screening of Rory Fielding's documentary "We're All Plastic People Now" at 35 Church Street, Watertown, MA 02472. Watch the Trailer on YouTube.
The film addresses the global plastic pollution crisis and features Oceana's Plastics Campaign Director Christy Leavitt and Oceana board member Ted Danson. It also shows the chilling reality of how pervasive plastic pollution is in our lives. Plastic is everywhere from the air we breathe to the water we drink.
Clean Energy Home of the month -- Home Solar
Visit a green home in Acton. Despite a heavily shaded lot, the homeowners generate a sizable amount of solar energy with ground mount panels, plus their solar battery storage means that they barely draw electricity from the grid. This home is both unique and inspiring. There will be other homeowners available during the tour to share their experiences with more traditional solar systems. Please come and consider the possibilities.
Heat Pumps are for Everyone
Steve Breit, of the Heat Smart Alliance and master heat pump coach will provide an overview, neighbors will share their experiences with heat pumps, our community coaches will discuss how they can help you take the next step. Bring your questions!
In Person -- First Parish Church in Weston
Want Local News? Because of the disappearance of local newspapers, it has become more challenging for local groups (like MCS) to reach out to the larger community. Come to learn about the results of the recent Local News survey in Weston and contribute to the discussion about solutions.
In person at the First Parish Church in Weston, 349 Boston Post Road.
Low-Impact, Sustainable Yard Care
Medfield Environment Action is hosting a webinar in March on Low-Impact, Sustainable Yard Care as part of the Action of the Quarter. Landscapers, homeowners, people working on quieter, cleaner land care and a water expert will be on the call and will share information about how to make your yard more sustainable. Q & A will follow.
Get Charged! The Matter and Practice of Going Net Zero
Hosted by CFREE
Get Charged! Are you wondering how to keep the lights on when the sun's not shining? Jay Turner, an environmental studies professor at Wellesley College, will draw on his recent book Charged: A History of Batteries and Lessons for a Clean Energy Future and his experiences retrofitting his home in Natick to be net energy positive to discuss the big picture and fine details of electrification.
STOP Private Jet Expansion at Hanscom or Anywhere
The Stop Private Jet Expansion campaign is hosting a webinar covering:
- The private jet hangar expansion plans – what the developers are saying now
- Climate impacts of the proposed expansion & why it’s a statewide issue
- Next steps in MEPA state environmental review, including public comments
- What you can do to help stop the largest private jet hangar expansion in New England, and possibly the nation
Electric Vehicles 101
Curious about getting an electric vehicle (EV), but not sure where to start? Join us for our popular Electric Vehicles 101 webinar to learn the basics! We'll cover environmental and consumer benefits, information about batteries and charging, state and federal incentives, and have plenty of time to answer all of your questions.
Conversation with Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer
Energize Wayland
How is our commonwealth battling climate change, and what will it mean for you?
Environmental Justice and Building Our New Grid
Massachusetts Environmental Justice Table
Where Should It All Go? - FORUM
Join the MA Environmental Justice Legislative Table to discuss the elephant in the room- how do we build the renewable distributed electric grid we need fast, while not repeating the mistakes of the past? Learn more about our vision for infrastructure, energy democracy, and centering frontline communities in the process- as well as the current policy proposal from the EJ Table to greenlight good projects fast and nip bad projects in the bud.
Understanding Electric Vehicle Rebates
Green Energy Consumers Alliance
Massachusetts has had a rebate for electric cars since 2014, called MOR-EV. This year, the rebate underwent some big changes, thanks to last year’s climate law. During this webinar, we’ll go over the rebate in depth.
Jumpstart Native Seeds in January!
Energize Wayland
Local Native Plant gardeners, Learn about local native plants and their role in preserving our ecosystem with Shelley Trucksis and Jean Milburn. Sowing native seeds in winter is an economical way for private homeowners to add native plants to their own yards so that their gardens work to support pollinators.