BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Green Needham - ECPv6.14.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Green Needham X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Green Needham REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210808T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210808T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20210807T160438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210807T160438Z UID:13875-1628424000-1628438400@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Needham Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Did you miss us last week? Shop this Sunday 12-4pm on the Town Common! \nTHIS WEEK AT THE MARKET – SUNDAY\, Aug. 8st  12-4 pm  Garrity Way at Needham Town Hall \n\n\nThis weekend\, you’ll find more of your favorite vendors (don’t forget to pre-order!): \n\nWho’s at the market? \nAmir’s Natural Foods \nBoston Sword & Tuna \nChestnut Farm \nFieldstone Kombucha \nFlores De Cafe \nFundamentally Nuts \nHearth Artisan Bread \nMacArthur Farm \nShazzy’s Sweets \nThe Neighborhood Farm \nA note about masks and social distancing: \n\nFor fully vaccinated shoppers\, masks are welcome but not required.\nFor shoppers who are not fully vaccinated\, we ask that you continue to wear masks.\nWe ask all shoppers to be respectful of other’s need for space. Please exercise patience when vendors are busy and respect distancing to maintain a safe and inclusive market for all. \nOf course\, if you are feeling unwell or are under quarantine\, please stay at home.neeh URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-farmers-market-61/ LOCATION:Needham Town Hall Green\, GPA & HIghland Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Farmers Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Needham-Farmers-Market.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20210903T182057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T182656Z UID:13926-1631898000-1631901600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Energy Consumers' Electric Car Happy Hour (Session 3 Of 3) DESCRIPTION:Join Green Energy Consumer Alliance’s call to talk about EVs\n\nFriday\, September 17 2021\, 5:00pm – 6:00pm\nOnline – Zoom\n\n\nEV owners and enthusiasts alike are eager to chat about the benefits of driving electric. Electric Vehicle Chats are a chance for folks to come together to talk about EVs and for beginners to have their questions answered by experienced EV owners. These sessions are both informal and informative. \nRegister to join the conversation today. Then\, drop in anytime during the hour to chat with others\, ask questions\, and share experiences. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/electric-car-happy-hour-session-3-of-3/ CATEGORIES:Transportation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Green-Energy-Cons-Alliance-Logo-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20210915T185809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T185809Z UID:13952-1631955600-1631973600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Congregational Church of Needham Hosts Annual Yard Sale to benefit Guatemala Village DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 18th\, from 9 am to 2 pm the Congregational Church of Needham will host the 30th Annual Yard Sale fundraiser of the Guatemala Partnership\, an outreach initiative of the Church since 1987. The sale will be held on the Church’s front lawn at 1154 Great Plain Avenue\, Needham. \nOne of the town’s largest yard sales each year\, this event offers a huge selection of items\, including household goods\, small appliances\, electronics\, vintage items\, collectibles\, dolls\, musical instruments\, framed art/prints\, jewelry\, children’s equipment\, toys and games\, furniture\, sports equipment\, bicycles\, tools\, books\, and records/DVD’s (no clothing). \nProceeds will benefit education and health in the church’s sister village of Santa María Tzejá. \nFor more information contact Brenda Metzler at (781) 449-5696  or go to:  www.guatemalapartners.org URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/congregational-church-of-needham-hosts-annual-yard-sale-to-benefit-guatemala-village/ LOCATION:Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Ave\, Needham ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/congregational-church-Needham-yard-sale-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20210903T183126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T184011Z UID:13929-1632769200-1632772800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Energy Consumers' Webinar: Electric Vehicles 101 DESCRIPTION:Join Green Energy Consumer Alliance’s  National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) webinar to learn about Electric Vehicles (EVs)\n\nMonday\, September 27 2021\, 7:00pm – 8:00pm\nOnline – Zoom\n\n\nCurious 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. Make sure you don’t miss out on the first webinar of our National Drive Electric Week Series! \n\n\nRegister to participate. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-energy-consumers-electric-vehicles-101-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Transportation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Green-Energy-Cons-Alliance-Logo-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20210903T183806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T183806Z UID:13932-1632942000-1632945600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Energy Consumers' Webinar: Everything You Need To Know About EV Charging DESCRIPTION:Join Green Energy Consumer Alliance’s  National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) EV (electric vehicle) webinar\n\nWednesday\, September 29 2021\, 7:00pm – 8:00pm\nOnline – Zoom\n\n\nNational Drive Electric Week is in full swing! Making the switch to an electric car can be intimidating if you’re used to refueling with gasoline. Where will you charge? How much will it cost? How can you make sure you’re always charged up? The good news is that charging an electric vehicle (EV) is easier than you might think once you know the basics. Join this hour-long webinar presented by Drive Green to learn everything you need to know about EV charging so that you feel ready and confident to make your next car electric. There will be plenty of time to ask questions. \n\n\nRegister to participate. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-energy-consumers-webinar-everything-you-need-to-know-about-ev-charging/ CATEGORIES:Transportation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Green-Energy-Cons-Alliance-Logo-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20211029T003706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T003706Z UID:14091-1635879600-1635883200@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Equal Justice in Needham sponsors Candidates' Forum DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, November 2\, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. will take place on Zoom\, sponsored by Equal Justice in Needham\, as well as Progressive Needham\, AAPI Alliance Needham\, Chinese Friends of Needham\, and Indian Community of Needham. The Zoom link is HERE. \nYou can submit questions HERE. You will also have a chance to pose questions in the “chat” during the forum. \nThe hosting organizations will be asking candidates to submit written answers to a subset of questions shared with them in advance. Those answers will be shared with forum attendees right after the event. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/equal-justice-in-needham-sponsors-candidates-forum/ CATEGORIES:Uncategorized ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Equal-Justice-Needham.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20211029T004339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T004339Z UID:14095-1637175600-1637181000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:League of Women Voters/Needham Candidates Night" forum DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, November 17 at 7 p.m.\, the League of Women Voters of Needham will host “Candidates Night\,” a forum with a League moderator posing questions to the two candidates on a variety of issues. \nMembers of the public are invited to join the November 17 live Zoom event; click here to register.  All registered attendees will receive initial and reminder emails with instructions on joining the Zoom event. \nRegistered attendees may ask written questions during the forum. Questions may also be emailed in advance to lwvneedham@gmail.com. Questions should be relevant to both candidates for the office and to current issues. Submit questions by November 16. \nThe forum will be live streamed at The Needham Channel. It will also be recorded and available for later viewing on the Needham Channel and LWV websites. \nA Special Election page on the League’s website includes information and links on voting\, the Voter Guide\, registration for Candidates Night\, and a recording of Candidates Night as they become available. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/league-of-women-voters-needham-candidates-night-forum/ CATEGORIES:Uncategorized ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/LWV-Needham-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20211203T211239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T211239Z UID:14391-1638880200-1638883800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Energy Consumers Alliance (GECA) Fall Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join GECA for their annual solution-packed Fall Meeting! Their focus will be on Massachusetts climate action\, with four breakout groups. Choose which one you’d like to attend when you register. \nBeyond Offsets: Decarbonizing Flights\nAir travel is highly carbon-intensive. Talk with our partners at Jet-Set Offset to hear about technological advancements that could help. \nPhasing Out Gasoline\nCalifornia has a plan. New York has a new law. How fast can we phase-out gasoline in Massachusetts? \nGreen Municipal Aggregation: What’s New?\nAs more communities offer cleaner electricity to residents through our “Green Municipal Aggregation” model\, here’s why the state government could be doing a lot more to support it. \nBaker’s Turn: The Climate Roadmap\nThe legislature passed the Climate Roadmap. Here’s what needs to be done by the executive branch to implement the new law\, and new bills to ensure it’s success. \nClick here to register for this Zoom event. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-energy-consumers-alliance-geca-fall-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Activism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/GECA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220131T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220131T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220118T170412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T170412Z UID:14567-1643650200-1643657400@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:High Performance Building Design: Do It Smart: Do It Right DESCRIPTION:Green Needham Collaborative is excited to be hosting an early evening event for builders\, lenders and real estate brokers as well as Town of Needham officials on building “green” net-zero energy homes and buildings. Our presenters will be sharing simple ways to increase the energy efficiency of a building\, both for new construction and renovations\, to reduce/eliminate greenhouse gas emissions—without significantly changing the way you do your work. We will also be learning about evaluating properties that have been designed with high efficiency in mind. \nPlease join us…\nMonday\, January 31st\nTime: 5:30pm—7:30pm\nLocation: Zoom Webinar\nRSVP:\nAs a thank you for attending\, Green Needham will be awarding five $100 gift cards for Needham restaurants at the end of the session.\nPlease register by clicking HERE or by emailing Donna Vello at donna.vello@gmail.com\nWe look forward to seeing you! \nPresenters:\nCraig Foley\, LAER Realty Partners\nStephanie Horowitz\, ZeroEnergy Design\nJonathan Kantar\, Sage Builders LLC\nJoel Boucher\, Boucher Energy Systems\, Inc.\nEd Quinlan\, Green Needham Collaborative \nPresentations will be followed by a Q&A session. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/high-performance-building-design-do-it-smart-do-it-right/ CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Home,Renewable Energy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/solar-pic-S.Frail_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220108T180353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220108T181618Z UID:14512-1643740200-1643745600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Needham Adult Education: Intro to Sustainable Vegetable Gardening DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Needham Community Farm \nVirtual \nJoe Leghorn  \nHome-grown produce is far superior to what you can buy at the market because it is fresher. However\, the thought of starting your  \nown vegetable garden can be daunting. This class will provide you with an overview of everything you need to know–from figuring out where to put your garden\, how to start your own seedlings\, and how to care for and maintain common vegetables. The class will also cover common pests and how they can be controlled by companion planting with annual flowers. After the sessions\, you will be ready to grow your own garden vegetables this year! Limited to 20. \nDates: 4 Tuesdays\, February 1-March 1 (no class 2/22)                    Time: 6:30-8:00 PM  \nFee: $155 URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-adult-education-intro-to-sustainable-vegetable-gardening-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Farm ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/needham-community-farm-pic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Community Education":MAILTO:Amy_Goldman@needham.k12.ma.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220130T193642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220130T193642Z UID:14675-1644516000-1644521400@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Free "Meatless Monday Needham" Cooking Class DESCRIPTION:Cook along with Meatless Monday Needham at a Zoom class on Thursday\, Feb. 10\, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Vegetarian cooking instructor Jessica Weiss will demonstrate how to cook a meatless dish featuring tofu\, mushrooms\, aromatics and Indian spices. Register for this free class and you will receive a list of ingredients and a Zoom link. You may cook along or just watch the preparation of this delicious meal. And if you haven’t already signed the Meatless Monday Needham pledge\, we hope you will be inspired to do so! URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/free-meatless-monday-needham-cooking-class/ CATEGORIES:Food ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Meatless-Monday-Event_021022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220219T181358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220219T181358Z UID:14784-1645554600-1645560000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:LWV Sponsors Film Screening: "We Did it For You! Women's Journey Through History" DESCRIPTION:Join Suffrage 100MA on Tuesday\, February 22\, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for a free film screening of the musical theater production We Did It For You! Women’s Journey Through History\, followed by a Q&A session with playwright Thea Iberall. \nSponsored by the League of Women Voters/Needham.  Register here. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/lwv-sponsors-film-screening-we-did-it-for-you-womens-journey-through-history/ CATEGORIES:Uncategorized ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/LWV-Needham-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220219T212532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220219T213529Z UID:14792-1645696800-1645700400@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Energy Consumers Alliance hosts "Electric Vehicles (EVs) 101" Zoom Call DESCRIPTION:Electric Vehicles (EVs) 101\nThursday\, February 24th @ 10AM\nJoin Green Energy Consumers Alliance’s “Electric Vehicles (EVs) 101” zoom call.  They’ll cover environmental and consumer benefits\, information about batteries and charging\, state and federal incentives to purchase or lease\, and more. Plus\, we’ll have plenty of time to answer all of your questions. \nClick here to register. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-energy-consumers-alliance-hosts-electric-vehicles-evs-101-zoom-call/ CATEGORIES:Transportation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/GECA-drive-green.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220205T164250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T144805Z UID:14733-1646854200-1646854200@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Temple Beth Shalom Hosts EDF for Update on its National Climate Action Planning DESCRIPTION:Join Temple Beth Shalom on March 9th at 7:30 PM\, when it hosts the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) for an update about its National Climate Action Planning. Derek Walker will be the speaker. \nClick here to register for the Zoom call. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/temple-beth-shalom-hosts-edf-for-update-on-its-national-climate-action-planning/ CATEGORIES:Climate Change Science,Houses of Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/edf-logo-1200x630.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220219T213538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220219T213538Z UID:14797-1646928000-1646931600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Energy Consumers Alliance hosts "Electric Vehicles (EVs) Chat: Fun Cars" Zoom Call DESCRIPTION:Electric Vehicles (EVs) Chat: Fun Cars\nThursday\, March 10th @ 4PM\nJoin Green Energy Consumers Alliance’s “Electric Vehicles (EVs) Chat: Fun Cars” zoom call.  We’re branching out from the Bolt and the LEAF! Both are fantastic cars\, but it’s time to hear from excellent EV owners who have different models  – like the Kia Soul EV\, pictured below. Stop in to chat with people who drive electric. \nClick here to register. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-energy-consumers-alliance-hosts-electric-vehicles-evs-chat-fun-cars-zoom-call/ CATEGORIES:Transportation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/GECA-drive-green-Fun-Cars.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220307T030538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T030538Z UID:14882-1646996400-1647000000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:First Parish in Needham Event to Remind Everyone of Climate Change Emergency DESCRIPTION:At 11 a.m. on the 11th day of March (Friday)\, First Parish in Needham and the Congregational Church of Needham will join other Massachusetts houses of worship in ringing their bells to remind people that it is the “eleventh hour” in the battle against climate change. As the bells ring\, congregants and others concerned about climate change will stand outside with signs highlighting the need for bold action to address the climate crisis. \nThe organizers are inviting anyone concerned about climate change to join them or to participate at their own house of worship. The event will be repeated on Monday\, April 11 and possibly beyond. First Parish in Needham is located at 23 Dedham Ave. and the Congregational Church in Needham is located at 1154 Great Plain Ave. Contact Eleanor Rosellini efrosell@aol.com for more information. \nIdeas for actions that individuals can take to address the climate crisis will appear on the GreenNeedham home page. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/first-parish-in-needham-event-to-remind-everyone-of-climate-change-emergency/ LOCATION:First Parish in Needham\, 23 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Climate-Action-Now-sign.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Parish in Needham":MAILTO:office@uuneedham.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220108T182348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220108T182348Z UID:14524-1647079200-1647086400@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Needham Adult Education: Pruning Shrubs and Small Trees DESCRIPTION:In-person \nPeter Hauschka \nOrnamental trees and landscape plantings can rapidly outgrow their allotted spaces leading to crowding\, shading\, and loss of vigor. Pruning will reshape and reinvigorate their growth. This hands-on course will cover: 1) visual planning of which cuts to make and why; 2) safe use of hand tools to remove dead wood and excessive growth. Limited to 12. \nDate: Saturday\, March 12 (rain date Sunday 3/13)                       Time: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM \nLocation: Instructor’s Needham garden                        Fee: $39 URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-adult-education-pruning-shrubs-and-small-trees/ CATEGORIES:Home ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Needham-Community-Education-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Adult Education":MAILTO:amy_goldman@needham.k12.ma.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T151500 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220228T220859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T220859Z UID:14855-1647784800-1647789300@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:2022 McIver Series Program: The Story of Mercury\, the Element DESCRIPTION:Do you know the surprising properties and history of the chemical element mercury (Hg)?  Alongside its beneficial uses to humankind historically are mercury’s toxic properties.  What is the story of mercury pollution – its sources\, its continuing environmental impact\, who is most greatly affected\, and the global environmental justice questions it raises? What is the history and current status of mercury regulation\, both in the United States and globally\, in efforts to protect people and the environment from its damaging effects?  Our speaker will address these questions. \nPresented by MIT Professor Noelle Eckley Selin\, PhD\, an atmospheric chemist who studies mercury and other hazardous substances\, and applies her research to help inform global efforts to regulate toxic chemicals and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) to protect humans and our environment. \nHer 2020 book Mercury Stories: Understanding Sustainability through a Volatile Element\, co-authored with Henrik Selin and published by MIT Press in 2020\, analyzes human interactions with mercury and sheds light on efforts to promote and achieve sustainability. The authors examine five mercury systems that illustrate important issues in mercury science and governance.  Then\, looking across the five mercury systems\, they distill insights for sustainability analysis more broadly\, and draw lessons for researchers\, decision-makers\, and concerned citizens. \nThis virtual event is sponsored by the Trustees of the Needham Free Public Library in memory of former director Vivian D. McIver.  It is free and open to the public on ZOOM technology.  Please register through the library website NeedhamLibrary.org/events to receive the Webinar/Zoom link to attend. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/2022-mciver-series-program-the-story-of-mercury-the-element/ CATEGORIES:Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/needham-public-library-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220219T182820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220219T182820Z UID:14787-1648148400-1648152000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:LWV & Meatless Monday sponsor Forum: Feeding Our Students—A Look at Nutrition Services in the Needham Public Schools DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of Needham and Meatless Monday Needham are collaborating on the forum Feeding Our Students—A Look at Nutrition Services in the Needham Public Schools. Our speakers will be: \n\nColin Boisvert\, Director of Nutrition Services\, Needham Public Schools\nJennifer Tuttelman\, Assistant Director of Nutrition Services\, Needham Public Schools\n\nThe forum will be held on Thursday\, March 24\, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Zoom. Register here to get the meeting link. \n  URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/lwv-meatless-monday-sponsor-forum-feeding-our-students-a-look-at-nutrition-services-in-the-needham-public-schools/ CATEGORIES:Food ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Meatless_Monday_Needham_Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220108T181134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T024211Z UID:14515-1648666800-1648674000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Needham Adult Education: Low-Maintenance Gardening: Spring Workshop DESCRIPTION:Were you disappointed with last year’s garden? Do you need to update your overgrown landscape? Most importantly\, do you feel you are spending too much time and money on landscape maintenance? If you answered yes to any of these questions\, join us for this two-session class to learn how to cultivate a beautiful but low maintenance garden. We will focus on techniques for designing\, planting\, and maintaining an inexpensive and environmentally responsible garden. In addition\, you will be introduced to some new plants to enhance your garden this spring\, including lesser-known\,bulbs\, perennials\, and ground covers for sun or shade\, wet or dry sites. This course includes a photo-presentation of plants\, useful handouts to take home\, and time for specific questions. Limited to 20. \nDate: 2 Wednesdays\, March 30-April 6                      Time: 7:00-9:00 PM \nLocation: Needham High School\, Room 409                        Fee: $76 URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-adult-education-low-maintenance-gardening-spring-workshop/ LOCATION:Needham High School – Room 409\, 1330 Highland Ave\, Needham\, MA CATEGORIES:Home ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Joanne-Neale-Headshot.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Adult Education":MAILTO:amy_goldman@needham.k12.ma.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220108T182034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220108T182034Z UID:14521-1649498400-1649505600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Needham Adult Education: Garden Bed Design and Construction DESCRIPTION:In-person \nPeter Hauschka \nSpring is a great time to build new gardens or to improve and redesign existing ones. This hands-on class at the instructor’s one-acre garden will cover garden bed layout\, rain garden design\, sod removal\, digging\, edging\, soil sifting and amendment\, mulching\, and the planting of perennials\, shrubs and trees. Limited to 12. \nDate: Saturday\, April 9 (rain date Sunday 4/10)                       Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nLocation: Instructor’s Needham garden                           Fee: $39 URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-adult-education-garden-bed-design-and-construction/ CATEGORIES:Home ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Needham-Community-Education-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Adult Education":MAILTO:amy_goldman@needham.k12.ma.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T111500 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220407T153019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T153019Z UID:15159-1649674800-1649675700@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Climate Emergency Vigil DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, April 11 at 11 a.m.\, church bells will ring for 11 minutes at First Parish in Needham\, 23 Dedham Ave. and the Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Ave.\, as a reminder that we are in the 11th hour of the Climate Emergency. As the bells ring\, all are welcome to join the vigil on the lawn of either church. Bring your own sign or use one of the signs provided. \n  URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/climate-emergency-vigil/ CATEGORIES:Activism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220408T201537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T201537Z UID:15162-1649704500-1649709000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Fair Housing Through the Context of Modern-Day Needham DESCRIPTION:This virtual event\, presented by Temple Beth Shalom in partnership with Equal Justice Needham\, will be an engaging presentation and discussion with urban planner and fair housing policy expert Judi Barrett. \nRegister here. \nJoin the program virtually at 7:15 pm on Monday\, April 11th as urban planner and fair housing expert Judi Barrett leads  an educational and engaging discussion on the history and present-day implications of the Fair Housing Act of 1968. On the anniversary of the signing of this law\, Judi will help participants better understand the history of housing segregation and redlining in our country\, the events that led to creation of this landmark statute\, the progress that has taken place since that time\, as well as the continued systemic barriers that prevent so many from achieving equal access to a safe\, decent\, and affordable home. \nJudi Barrett is the founding principal and managing director of Barrett Planning Group LLC. She brings 33 years of planning and community development experience as a consultant and community and economic development professional with state and local government. She is well known for her work in affordable and fair housing policy and inclusionary zoning. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/fair-housing-through-the-context-of-modern-day-needham/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220108T182642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220108T182642Z UID:14526-1649959200-1649964600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Needham Adult Education: Establishing and Maintaining a Healthy Lawn DESCRIPTION:Virtual \nNicholas Nogueira \nIt takes knowledge and care to establish and maintain a beautiful lawn\, but that doesn’t mean that you need to hire an expensive service to do the work for you. In this class\, you will learn important tips that will enable you to care for your lawn. Topics covered will include: soil health; organic fertilization needs for every lawn type; identifying and rectifying common problems such as weed control\, fungus/moss/mushrooms\, soil pH and heat stress; required maintenance practices (watering\, aeration\, detaching etc.). The instructor has over 12 years of lawn care experience and many tips to share. Limited to 15. \nDates: 2 Thursdays\, April 14-21                               Time: 6:00-7:30 PM  \nFee: $49 URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-adult-education-establishing-and-maintaining-a-healthy-lawn/ CATEGORIES:Home ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Needham-Community-Education-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Adult Education":MAILTO:amy_goldman@needham.k12.ma.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220404T183524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T163033Z UID:15146-1649964600-1649968200@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Needham Community Farm Program: Landscaping with Native Plants DESCRIPTION:Join the Needham Community Farm’s “Landscaping with Native Plants” Program on April 14th at 7:30pm – this is a virtual event via Zoom. \n\nAbout the event \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is a “native plant” and why should you add them to your landscape? Native plants support bugs\, birds\, butterflies and other wildlife\, and don’t need watering (once established)\, fertilizer\, or pesticides. Not sure how or where to start? Needham resident Joanne Neale\, the owner of Garden MentorSM landscape design and consulting\, will talk to us about the benefits of native plants\, how to prepare a bed\, and show us slides of suggested natives. Joanne’s gardening philosophy is based on low maintenance\, sustainability\, and organic methods\, with an emphasis on native plants. She has published articles on gardening\, teaches at Needham Community Education\, and is a member of Green Needham and many other environmental and horticultural organizations. This workshop is co-sponsored by Temple Beth Shalom Environmental Action Committee and Green Needham. \nRegister for the Zoom meeting at: RSVP \n  \nAttendees will be given access to the First Annual Native Plant Sale\, hosted by Needham Community Farm and Green Needham. Three native plant bundle options will be offered: full sun\, part sun/part shade\, full shade. Plants will be available for pick up on Saturday\, May 21. More information available soon. \n  URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-community-farm-program-landscaping-with-native-plants/ CATEGORIES:Community Farm,Home ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_2758-e1689546995240.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Community Farm":MAILTO:info@needhamfarm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220416T155448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T155448Z UID:15192-1650974400-1650978000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Energy Consumers' Webinar: Earth Month: EV Chat DESCRIPTION:Join Green Energy Consumer Alliance’s  “Earth Month: EV Chat” webinar\n\nTuesday\, April 26 2021\, 12:00pm\nOnline – Zoom\n\n\nEV owners and enthusiasts alike are eager to chat about the benefits of driving electric. Electric Vehicle Chats are a chance for folks to come together to talk about EVs and for beginners to have their questions answered by experienced EV owners. This session is both informal and informative. Register to join the conversation today! \n\n\nRSVP Now to participate. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-energy-consumers-webinar-earth-month-ev-chat/ CATEGORIES:Transportation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/GECA-drive-green-Fun-Cars.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220324T195928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T195928Z UID:15004-1651320000-1651327200@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Needham Townwide Clean Up Day DESCRIPTION:As we continue our Earth Day celebrations\, we hope you join Needham High School’s Environmental Action Club and the Needham community on 4/30 from 12-2pm at the Quarry at Claxton Field (where the NHS Boosters sells Christmas trees) to listen to various speakers\, clean up the town forest\, and meet other environmental enthusiasts. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. We hope to see you there!” \n  URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-townwide-clean-up-day/ LOCATION:Claxton Field\, 1380 Central Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02492 CATEGORIES:Schools ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/NeedhamTownSeal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220416T161900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T161900Z UID:15197-1653127200-1653141600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Ready to get started with natives?  The co-sponsors have worked with the Native Plant Trust and Joanne Neale to offer three native plant collections for sale – one for sun\, one for shade\, and one for mixed sun/shade.  In the workshop\, Joanne will specifically discuss each of these plants and best practices for successful planting and care. \nPlant collections must be pre-ordered\, and will be available for pick-up in Needham on May 21st. \nCLICK HERE to go to the Native Plant Sale website. \nQuestions?  NativePlantSale@NeedhamFarm.org URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/native-plant-sale/ CATEGORIES:Home ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Native-Plants.png ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Community Farm":MAILTO:info@needhamfarm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220517T001941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T001941Z UID:15263-1654801200-1654806600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Needham Virtual Open House DESCRIPTION:Do you ever wonder who the people are behind Green Needham and what they are working on? Come “meet” the Green Needham team virtually and hear what Green Needham has been up to recently\, and what our priorities are for the coming year. This is a great time to ask questions\, share your suggestions\, and even volunteer to help Green Needham on one of its active projects. \nMeet us on Zoom from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday\, June 9.  Click here to register. \nThe timing is especially important now that the Town is making a Climate Action Plan that will introduce exciting new opportunities to our community. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-needham-virtual-open-house/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Green-Needham-full-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050148 CREATED:20220606T145421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T145421Z UID:15370-1654956000-1654963200@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Needham High School Civics Showcase - featuring climate change and environmental issues DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of Needham and the Needham High School Social Studies Department are co-sponsoring Students Advocate for Change\, the inaugural Needham High School Civics Showcase\, on Saturday\, June 11 at 2-4 PM at Powers Hall\, Needham Town Hall. \nThe new civics education law requires all high school students to select a state or local issue and prepare an advocacy plan. At the Showcase\, eleventh grade students will share their research\, materials\, and positions in a science fair type setting. \nNeedham High School students (and teachers) have been involved with Green Needham since our earliest days. Green Needham has supported their work\, and students and student organizations have been catalysts and contributors on past and current projects.  The impacts of climate change are no longer in the future – we are experiencing them here and now.  So it is no surprise that the largest number of projects at the showcase address climate change and the environment: \n  \n\nA tree-planting project in Needham\, specifically graduation trees that students plant from the time they are in their first year of elementary school\nAdding solar panels to schools in Needham\nElectrify the Commonwealth’s vehicle fleet\nGovernment action for conversation and protection of the environment\, as well as limiting pollution.\nHelp to reduce pollution\nImproved conservation of energy and advocating for increased energy efficiency.\nMake Massachusetts more sustainable.\nPromoting that all new construction should accommodate solar energy\nReducing pesticides\nTo pass the 100% Clean Energy Act to improve our economy and consumption in our community.\nWe are advocating for the Massachusetts 100% renewable energy by 2035 bill\, aka Bill H.3288.\n\nPlease join them – and us – at Powers Hall on Saturday June 11th to learn about our students’ civic engagement. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-high-school-civics-showcase-featuring-climate-change-and-environmental-issues/ LOCATION:Powers Hall\, Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism,Green Needham ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/NHS-Civics-Showcase.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR