Green Needham

Solarize Plus Needham - Educational Seminar for Homeowners
2019-11-02 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | MA
LOCATION:
N.E.T.R. Inc
85 Flagship Drive, Unit D
North Andover, MA 01845
DATE:
Saturday, November 2, 2019
TIME:
9:30 am – 11:00 am

This event will feature the organizations that were chosen as installer partners for Solarize Plus Needham:

N.E.T.R. Inc. will present information about air source heat pump technologies, the ways heat pumps are used in homes today and the many current rebates available.
Boston Solar will present rooftop PV technology, why people are installing it, and how it benefits the environment and your wallet. They will also explain how the current Massachusetts incentive program works.
Green Energy Consumers Alliance will present information about rebates and incentives on electric cars through their Drive Green program.

All three companies will be available for individual questions and consultations.
A continental breakfast will be served.
RESERVE A SEAT TODAY!
Seating is strictly limited to 20 people per seminar, and must be reserved. Please reserve your seat here. First come first served.
If you have questions about these seminar, please call Gina at N.E.T.R. at 781-933-6387.

Needham is Matting Change - Helping the Homeless Is "In The Bag"
2019-11-06 14:30 - 17:00 | MA
We should all be bringing our own re-useable bags with us when you shop, but if we end up with a few single use plastic bags, here’s a great way to repurpose them.
Founded by a recent high school graduate, @MattingChange aims to reconfigure single-use plastic bags into comfortable and durable sleeping mats for people experiencing homelessness. By putting a spin on a traditional textiles technique, these mats can be made by anyone and provide critical relief, especially in the colder months. The mats will be donated to Needham-based Generic Ministry to support their work with individuals experiencing homelessness in Boston. This labor-intensive project needs the help of many hands, ages 11 to 111.
Join the community in giving back, while keeping bags out of the waste stream! A series of workshops will be held from 2:30-5pm on the early-release and no-school days of Wednesdays Sept. 25, Oct. 9 Oct. 23 and Nov 6. For more information and to sign up, please contact Aicha Kelley at The Center at The Heights at akelley@needhamma.gov or 781-455-7555.
Making a single mat requires 600 bags! If you have clean, flimsy, plastic checkout bags (#2 HDPE) to donate, please drop them off in the Matting Change bin at the Center for the Heights or at 20 Chestnut St (south of Harvey’s) inside the front door.

EV101 Training for Needham Volunteers
2019-11-08 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Drive Green’s mission is to protect our climate and environment by getting electric vehicles on the road in place of gas-powered cars. Through pre-negotiated discounts to purchase or lease, educational resources, advocacy, and test-drive opportunities, Drive Green’s one-of-a-kind platform makes going electric the right choice for our planet and the smart choice for your life.
Join our webinar to learn more about EVs:
EV101 – Solarize Plus Needham
Fri, Nov 8, 2019 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
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Solarize Plus Needham - Solar Wine Tasting
2019-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Vino di Vino, 922 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, 02494, United States
Join us for a Solar Wine Tasting! As part of the Solarize Mass Plus Needham Program, Boston Solar will be hosting a Solar 101 wine night at Vino di Vino in Needham. Join us and enjoy some wines made with solar power. You will also have a chance to learn more about how you can save with solar!
We will have at least 10 wines for folks to try including whites and reds from:
Trione Winery
Russian River Valley, California
Innman Family Wines
Sonoma Valley, California
Grant Moraine
Yamhill, Oregon
Don’t forget to RSVP on Facebook. Search @bostonsolarco and click on events!

Film Showing: Paris to Pittsburgh
2019-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Mother Brook Arts & Community Center, 123 High St, Dedham, MA, 02060
RISE Documentary films is putting on an exciting evening about Climate Change. Mariama White- Hammond will speak before a film screening of Paris to Pittsburgh on Nov 19th in Dedham at 6:30 pm.
The 78-minute film documents “the impassioned efforts of individuals who are battling the most severe threats of climate change in their own backyards. Set against the national debate over the United States’ energy future-and the Trump administration’s explosive decision to exit the Paris Climate Agreement-the film captures what’s at stake for communities around the country and the inspiring ways Americans are responding.”
You can watch the trailer here.
The program is FREE and there is a community reception beforehand.

Needham Adult Education: Electric Cars and Hybrids
2019-12-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Needham High School – Room 206, Webster St, Needham
Are you thinking of buying an electric car or a hybrid and would like to learn more about the options? This class will answer your questions about options currently available, what they cost, how they work, their range, charging time, and performance. You will also receive information on financial incentives, market trends and environmental benefits. The instructor can describe his experience with two hybrids and three electric cars.
Instructor: Peter Kane
Check out other Needham Adult Education programs.

Brookline's Gas Moratorium Webinar
2019-12-04 19:00 - 20:00 | MA
Did you see the news about Brookline’s town meeting passing a moratorium on gas in new buildings? Are you interested in implementing a gas moratorium in your town? Come learn from the Brookline co-petitioners about how they built power in their town meeting to vote for a bylaw that bans gas pipes in new construction projects.
MCAN is happy to be partnering with Toxics Action Center and Pipeline Awareness Network to sponsor this webinar to answer questions about introducing bylaws and other avenues to getting to a gas moratorium on new construction.
What: Brookline’s Gas Moratorium Webinar
When: Wednesday, December 4th from 7:00-8:00pm
Where: Online (Click here to RSVP)
We are looking forward to you joining us to learn more about effectively implementing a gas moratorium!

Brigham & Women's Host Climate Change Event with Howie Frumkin and Bill McKibben
2019-12-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Brigham & Women’s Hospital, 75 Francis St. Bornstein Amphitheater, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
The PHS group at Brigham & Women’s Hospital are sponsoring a “Grand Rounds” event featuring Howie Frumkin and Bill McKibben on Dec. 6th, from 8am-noon at the Brigham ( see flyer with details). It is open to the public and there is a link for anyone to watch it online.
View the live broadcast feed: https: //bwhedtech.media.partners.org/programs/live/mgr/

Solar and Coffee with Boston Solar
2020-01-10 10:30 - 13:00 | French Press Bakery and Cafe, 74 Chapel Street, Needham, 02492, United States
Solar and Coffee with Boston Solar

Interested in the Solarize Mass Plus Needham Program? Join us this Friday at the French Press Bakery and Cafe in Needham! Boston Solar will be there from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM to answer all your Solarize questions. Stop by and have a coffee on us! Don’t forget to RSVP on Facebook and let us know if you’ll be there!

Needham Adult Education: Intro to Permaculture: Grow Fruits, Nuts, Herbs and More in Your Backyard
2020-01-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Needham High School – room 909, 1330 Highland Ave, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
If bad climate news is getting you down, here is something fun that you can do to make the world a better place right in your own backyard! Permaculture is a way to grow fruits, nuts, herbs and vegetables, that intentionally mimics patterns and relationships found in natural ecosystems. In a permaculture garden, everything works together in synergy–the soil life, different plants supporting each other, and the gardener. As a result, a permaculture garden requires less water, fertilizer,
pest-control and work than a conventional garden and is highly productive. It is also a natural habitat for wildlife,
including pollinators and butterflies, and a way to sequester some of that excess carbon floating around. This workshop will introduce you to the basic principles of permaculture and will give you practical ideas to get
started with.
Limited to 15.
Instructor: Babette Wills
Dates: 2 Wednesdays, January 29-February 5
Time: 6:30-8:00PM
@ Needham High School, Room 909 Fee: $45
Check out other Needham Adult Education programs.

Go Solar Right Here in Needham!
2020-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Liz Gregg’s Home, 1306 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
You’re Invited! And bring along your Needham friends and neighbors!
Gather for wine, beer, apps, dessert and door prizes ’round the woodstove. Learn about going solar and/or installing air source heat pumps here in Needham! Save the date for Friday, Jan. 31st from 7pm-9pm. (Snow date Feb. 8th) The Town’s official Solarize Needham vendors, Boston Solar and N.E.T.R., will be on hand to answer all your questions! Feel free to just drop by, or you can let us know you are coming by emailing us or signing up on FaceBook!
Questions? Contact Liz at lizgregg1306@gmail.com or
Donna Vello at donna.vello@gmail.com
hosted by:
Boston Solar
Solarize Mass Plus
Green Needham Collaborative

Public Meeting: Complete Streets Program in Needham
2020-02-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, 02492, United States
Join the Town of Needham at a public meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. to learn more about the Complete Streets program and share your experiences and thoughts for improvements for pedestrian and bicycle travel in Needham. Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492. Any questions, please contact Carys Lustig, Department of Public Works clustig@needhamma.gov.
Read about event on Town’s website

Electric Vehicle (EV) 101 webinar: 12-1pm
2020-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Green Needham has partnered with the non-profit Green Energy Consumers Alliance to make it easier for you to go electric as you’re going solar. Green Energy Consumers runs a program called Drive Green that makes researching, test-driving, and buying or leasing electric cars easier and more affordable. Join us for this hour-long webinar to get all of your electric car questions answered! We’ll talk about why electric vehicles are a good choice, how charging works, available incentives, and more!
Register for the webinar.

Electric Vehicle (EV) 101 webinar: 7-8pm
2020-02-06 19:00 - 20:00 | MA

Needham Adult Education: Keeping Bees: A Year in the Life of a Honeybee Colony and Its Beekeeper
2020-02-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Needham High School – Room 206, Webster St, Needham
Birgit deWeerd is a beekeeper in Bedford, MA. A chemist by profession, she first became fascinated with beekeeping 30 years ago, when a friend gave her a jar of honey produced by bees from her own hives. Join Birgit for an engaging presentation on the activities in and around a beehive, starting in January and ending in the fall with the honey harvest. You will learn about the social interactions of honeybees, pollen and nectar collection activities, honey productions, and the evolution of beekeeping from medieval times to the 21st century. You may even become inspired to become a beekeeper yourself! Further resources on how to become a beekeeper will be provided. Birgit’s honey, skin cream, and book will be available for purchase for those interested. This will be a delightful evening for gardeners, those considering beekeeping as a hobby, and anyone interested in the fascinating life of bees.
Limited to 15.
Instructor: Birgit DeWeerd
Check out other Needham Adult Education programs.

Public Hearing on Ridge Hill and Nike Site
2020-02-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Powers Hall, Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham Select Board will hold a public hearing on the present and future uses and management of the Ridge Hill Reservation and Nike Site on Tuesday, February 11, at James Hugh Powers Hall beginning at 7:30 PM.

Ridge Hill and Nike are Town-owned properties, in the western part of Needham, accessible from Charles River Street and from Pine Street. They total approximately 225 acres of land. Of that, two areas: 3 acres around the former estate buildings at Ridge Hill, and the 18-acre Nike Site, are under the jurisdiction of the Select Board. The remainder is under jurisdiction of the Town’s Conservation Commission. The Nike Site is the current home of the Needham Community Farm and the Needham Dog Park.

The hearing will include information and discussion of current uses, conditions, and management of the properties, and potential for future uses or development of the Select Board’s jurisdictional areas. Subjects will include proposed demolition of structures at Ridge Hill, and the 2018 report by the consulting firm Weston and Sampson to the Select Board and Conservation Commission.

Members of the public will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide input at the hearing. A copy of the Weston and Sampson report is available at:

http://www.needhamma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17372/Ridge-Hill-Weston_-Sampson-Final-Report-11_2018?bidId= . As the report is a large PDF document, many users may find it easiest to read if they download and save the PDF onto their own device.

The Board invites all residents and interested parties to attend and participate. Written comments may also be submitted to the Select Board, c/o Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 or by email to selectboard@needhamma.gov.

Temple Beth Shalom Environmental Action Committee Workshop: Solar Panels and the Needham Solarize Plus Program
2020-02-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, 02494, United States
The Environmental Action Committee at Temple Beth Shalom is hosting Solarize Mass Plus Needham, a program to promote rooftop solar, air source heat pumps, which heat and cool a home, as well as electric cars. Boston Solar will present on the benefits of “going solar” and help you determine if solar will work on your home. The program is free and open to the public.

Workshop on Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Cars at Temple Beth Shalom
2020-03-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, 02494, United States
Want to learn about electric vehicles (EVs)? Then join Temple Beth Shalom ‘s Environmental Action Committee on Wednesday, March 4th at 7:30 pm for their Electric/Plug-in Electric Cars workshop. Green Energy Consumers Alliance, part of the Solarize Plus Needham program currently underway, will tell you all about the benefits of EVs, plug-in hybrids vs. full electric vehicles, EV charging options, driving ranges of different vehicles, and their “Drive Green” program, which allows consumers to get EVs at discounted prices at area dealerships. The program is free and open to the public – all are welcome.

Local Environmental Action Annual Conference 2020 (MCAN)
2020-03-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Northeastern University – Curry Center (building 50)., Boston, MA, United States
Mass Climate Action Network’s (MCAN) annual conference is back! Local Environmental Action 2020 will be on Saturday, March 7th in Boston, MA and you don’t want to miss it.
Registration is officially open. Reserve your spot today!
We believe that change happens when people come together, form a plan, and take action. That’s why we are bringing together hundreds of activists from across the region to share the skills you need to make change in your communities, learn more about the problems facing our world today, and get re-inspired to keep up the fight.
We know that the most meaningful climate action comes from the grassroots up. We also know that to win a healthy, sustainable future, we’ll need a powerful movement. And that’s why we’re inviting you to join us on March 7th—to get trained up on organizing skills, connected with other activists, and get ready and inspired to make climate solutions happen in your community.
Join us at Local Environmental Action to get ready to fight for the future you want to see. Don’t miss out – Register for Local Environmental Action 2020 today!
We’re proud to partner with the Toxics Action Center to bring you this full day of inspiring speakers, powerful workshops, and networking with other activists. We can’t wait to see you there.
Early bird prices are still available!
It’s Not Just Climate Strikes: Mass Movements from Around the World
This workshop will bring international climate activists to the table to speak on what is happening with the climate movement across the globe and how mass movements are key to climate action.
Solutions from the South! Racial Capitalism, Today’s Trash Problem and What we can Learn from the Global South
We don’t usually think about the global connections our trash has. In this workshop, allies from the Global South will speak to how racism and capitalism has created the waste problem and how it affects people differently across the globe.
Just Transition for a Solidarity Economy: Envisioning and Creating the Bright New World we Know is Possible
This workshop will allow you to push our imaginations to imagine a just transition and an economy that puts people and planet over profit. By focusing on the long-term benefits of climate solutions, you can be inspired to stay in the climate fight for the long-haul.
One-to-One Connections: Practicing Deep Connection to Build Your Group and Your Power
In this workshop, you’ll explore the key components of one-to-ones and leave ready to have deeper, more meaningful connections with current and future members of your group.

Check out the full list of workshops and register today.
We believe that change happens when people come together, form a plan, and take action. That’s why we’re excited to see you at Local Environmental Action alongside hundreds of activists and community leaders from across the region.

Wellesley Rotary Club holds its eighth Repair Café at the Wellesley Recreation Center
2020-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Wellesley Recreation Center, 90 Washington St, Wellesley Hills, MA, 02481
The Rotary Club of Wellesley is holding its eighth Repair Café at the Wellesley Recreation Center on March 7th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. At past Café’s, coaches and attendees repaired several lamps, chairs, dish rack, clock hands, two vacuums, copper water can handle, two kitchen aid mixers, sharpened knives, and removed a frozen door handle. The Wellesley Library will set up a “mobile library station” with lots of DIY and “fix it” books. Bring your tired and broken items to the Café!
Repair Cafés are free meeting places and they’re all about repairing things (together). At the Café, attendees will find tools, materials to make most repairs, and volunteer coaches ready to help fix broken items.
More information is available on our web site .
Please register on the Rotary Club of Wellesley’s website at the link above. If you have an item to repair, register as a guest to attend the Café. Please list the item you want to repair in the comments section of the registration form. Feel free to post or distribute the attached flyer.
Hope to see you with a repair item soon!
John Adams
Repair Coach
617-817-0314

Cancelled: Natural Resources Art and Solarize Event at Christ Episcopal Church
2020-03-15 11:00 - 13:30 | Christ Episcopal Church, Needham, 1132 Highland Avenue, , Needham, MA, 02492, United States
2020-03-11 – This event has been cancelled. Please connect with us online with questions about Solarize.
The Green Team at Christ Episcopal Church is teaming up with the Community Art Gallery to host Solarize Mass Plus Needham, a program to promote rooftop solar, air source heat pumps, which heat and cool a home, as well as electric cars. The Gallery will be presenting environmentally focused art that will be for purchase and viewing during the Community Art Gallery’s Natural Resource show. Stop in for a cup of coffee and dessert and meet the Town of Needham’s Solarize vendor choices, Boston Solar, N.E.T.R., and also learn about electric cars discounts through the Drive Green program of the Green Energy Consumers Alliance. We will meet in Upper Parish Hall on the ground level of the building. Enter from the Highland Ave entrance to the left of the Chapel, or from Rosemary Street at the entrance under the awning. The program is free and open to the public. Please contact Donna Vello with any questions at donna.vello@gmail.com or 617-584-2939

Electric Vehicle (EV) 101 webinar: March 25, 12-1pm
2020-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | MA

Electric Vehicle (EV) 101 webinar: March 25, 7-8pm
2020-03-25 19:00 - 20:00 | MA

Deep Dive into EV Batteries Webinar
2020-04-07 12:00 - 20:00 | MA
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2020, 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Online
Vehicle electrification to lower greenhouse gas emissions will largely be driven by better batteries. Though the current technology is good enough for early-adopters, how will better tech move us towards an all-electric future as quickly as possible? Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance for this hour-long webinar to learn: – Why batteries are crucial to transition from the internal combustion engine and reduce our dependence on gasoline. – How improved battery technology will make electric vehicles cheaper and encourage more drivers to switch. – What to expect from battery tech if you drive or want to drive an electric car now.
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Green Municipal Aggregation in Massachusetts Webinar
2020-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | MA
Wednesday, Apr 15 2020, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Online
Green Municipal Aggregation (GMA), otherwise known as community choice aggregation, is growing rapidly in Massachusetts. Green Energy Consumers has recently published a status report from our perspective as a supplier of renewable energy certificates serving over a dozen aggregations. In this webinar, we will summarize the progress being made, the benefits of GMA, and how your community can join the movement. The presentation will be from Daria Mark and Larry Chretien. You can check out the status report at www.greenenergyconsumers.org/aggregation.
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EVs Are Greener Than You Think Webinar
2020-04-21 12:00 - 20:00 | MA
Tuesday, Apr 21 2020, 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Online
Electric vehicles (EVs) are only as good for the climate as the sources used to generate electricity. In New England’s relatively clean electricity mix, that means EVs reduce emissions by 75% on a per-mile basis compared to gas-powered cars. Thanks to state renewable energy targets, there will be more zero-emissions resources on the grid every year, amplifying the positive effect of EVs. But some Massachusetts towns and cities are leading the charge to demand even more renewable energy than is required by state law. Join Green Energy Consumers for this free hour-long webinar to learn how these initiatives are speeding the transition to a zero-carbon future.
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Virtual Educational Workshop on Mitsubishi Air Source Heat Pump Technology
2020-04-22 15:00 - 16:00, 2020-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | MA
Interested in learning about the latest Mitsubishi Electric Ductless Air Source Heat Pump technology? Homeowners of Needham are invited to join us for a free, one-hour Virtual Educational Workshop on Wednesday, April 22, either from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. or from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Have all your questions answered by Michael Cappuccio, a national authority on Mitsubishi Electric’s Ductless Air Source Heat Pumps.
N.E.T.R., Inc is proud to have been selected as the Air Source Heat Pump contractor for the Solarize Mass Plus program to help Needham residents save money on the upfront costs of embracing clean energy technology. As leaders in green technology since 1989, N.E.T.R., Inc is the best choice for Air Source Heat Pumps.
Through this program, you can move away from heating your home with unsustainable fossil fuels. Air source heat pumps are excellent when paired with solar energy! You can drastically reduce your energy consumption and overall carbon footprint, which saves you money and helps to save the planet.
Please click here to register for the online workshop.

Film Showing: The Biggest Little Farm-CANCELED
2020-04-26 19:00 - 20:45 | First Parish Church in Needham, 23 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA, 02492, United States
CANCELED – MAY BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE
First Parish in Needham, Unitarian Universalist, 23 Dedham Ave., Needham, will host a showing of the film The Biggest Little Farm on Sunday, April 26 at 7 p.m. This 91-minute award-winning film documents the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester (and their dog) as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. Featuring breathtaking cinematography, captivating animals, and an urgent message to heed Mother Nature’s call, THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM provides us all a vital blueprint for better living and a healthier planet.
For parents: The film is rated PG for mild thematic elements, including pictures of dead chickens and ducks, killed by coyotes. Here is a review by Parent Previews which gave the film an A+ rating but concluded that it “really isn’t a movie for little kids, although older elementary school age children will probably enjoy it, especially if they love animals.”
You can watch the trailer here.
Tickets are $10 at the door, with proceeds going to the New England Wind Fund.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with informational tables about local environmental initiatives.

Electric Vehicles 101 Webinar
2020-04-28 12:00 - 20:00 | MA
Tuesday, Apr 28 2020, 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Online
Interested in learning more about electric vehicles (EVs)? Join Green Energy Consumers to learn the basics about electric cars, charging, financial incentives, environmental and public health benefits, our Drive Green program, and more!
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