Green Needham

Needham Adult Education: Low-Maintenance Gardening: Fall Workshop
2019-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Needham High School – Room 409, 1330 Highland Ave, Needham, MA
Do you think fall and winter are times to rest in the garden? Wrong! There is plenty you can do now, from small tasks to big-picture planning. Come join us for this two-session class to learn what you can do now to cultivate a beautiful landscape. We will focus on techniques for designing, planting and maintaining a low-maintenance, sustainable and environmentally responsible garden that is appealing in all four seasons. In addition, you will be introduced to some new plants to try, including lesser-known, easy-care trees, evergreens, flowering shrubs, bulbs, perennials and ground covers for
sun or shade, wet or dry sites. The class will include a PowerPoint presentation and ample time for answering
specific questions. You will come home with many color handouts and other materials to help you plan your garden.
Limited to 20.
Instructor: Joanne Neale
Dates: 2 Tuesdays, September 24-October 1
Time: 7:00-9:00PM
@ Needham High School Room 409
Check out other Needham Adult Education programs.

Solarize Plus Needham - Meet the Installers
2019-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Powers Hall, Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, 02492, United States
Are you interested in attractive prices on technology which helps the environment? Solarize Mass Plus Needham is up and running. You can learn all about it at this Meet the Installer event on Thursday, September 26, 7 p.m. at Needham Town Hall. Please join us to find out how residents can take advantage of discounted pricing on Rooftop Solar and on Air Source Heat Pumps which heat and cool a home. Additionally, the event will include information about electric cars as part of the Drive Green program of the Green Energy Consumers Alliance.
This event will feature the two companies that were chosen as installer partners after a careful vetting process.
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.
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.

Both companies will be available for individual questions and consultations. Additionally, a representative from Green Energy Consumers Alliance will discuss the discounts available through their Drive Green program.
Solarize Mass Plus Needham is a partnership between the Town of Needham, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, the Mass. Department of Energy Resources, and local volunteers organized by Green Needham.

Needham Farmers Market
2019-09-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Needham Town Hall Green, GPA & HIghland Ave, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
THIS WEEK AT THE MARKET – SUNDAY, September 29th 12-4 pm
VENDORS

Who and What You’ll Find This Week
Sept 29, 2019

Vendors

Music

Amir Natural Foods
Boston Sword and Tuna
Chestnut Farms
Colombian Coffee
Doris’ Peruvian Pastries
Le Petit Four
MacArthur Farm
Sweet Rossella
Swiss Bakers
The Neighborhood Farm

TBD

Artists

Community Table

Donna DeMaria
JewelryTanya Chin
Custom Ceramics

Colleen Duffy

The Needham Farmers Market features an amazing array of fresh, local produce, meats, eggs, breads, pastries, coffee, treats and more! Enjoy shopping with our vendors and artists, all while listening to live Market music.
Check it out for yourself!

Energy Efficiency Day
2019-10-02
This annual event aims to raise public awareness. Many people may not realize that energy efficiency is one of the best ways to address climate change. In fact, with robust action, research shows that efficiency can get the United States halfway toward its climate goals. (Plus it saves money, creates jobs, cleans the air we breathe, and enjoys bipartisan support.)
Last year, more than 350 organizations, companies, utilities, and local governments signed on as supporters, and 59 cities, counties, states, and universities joined the U.S. Senate in issuing proclamations. We want to build on that record.
Once you sign up, you will receive regular updates, and the Energy Efficiency Day website will note your participation. Follow @ACEEEdc and @EEDay2019 on Twitter to keep track of the online conversation. Tag #EEDay2019 and share your favorite energy efficiency tips, resources and other content on social media.
Sign up for Energy Efficiency (EE) Day 2019.
For more information contact Amy Konigsburg email info@energyefficiencyday.org.

Funding & Fixing MA's Transportation Mess
2019-10-03 08:00 - 10:00 | Wells Ave Auditorium, 88 Welles Ave., Newton, MA, 02459
Public transportation and roadway conditions have reached a crisis level across the state but especially along and inside the I-95 corridor. It’s hurting our ability to be compete, impacting our way of life and contributing to an impending climate catastrophe. But finally, it appears Beacon Hill may be open to doing something about it, with both House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Senate President Karen Spilka recently asking the business community for input on how to pay for desperately-needed investments in transportation.
At this presentation, we’ll explore the challenges and some of the funding options that may be considered as soon as this fall. And after listening to our panel of experts we’ll ask attendees to help advise our chamber’s Board of Directors on which proposals we should ask our legislators to support.
Register Online

Needham Adult Education: Foraging for Edible Plants and Mushrooms
2019-10-05 11:00 - 12:30 | claxton, Across from Needham RTS, Needham, 02492, United States
Enjoy a leisurely walk through the Needham Town Forest, while stopping often to identify edible plants and mushrooms. You will also learn about the proper way to harvest these finds, along with some culinary preparations. At the end of the walk, we will enjoy some foraged food that David will have already prepared. David’s book, Urban Foraging, will be for sale as well. The program will take place rain or shine.
Limited to 25.
Instructor: David Craft
Date: Saturday, October 5
Time: 11:00AM-12:30PM
Meet the instructor at the Claxton Field parking lot, Central Ave. (across from the Needham Transfer Station)
Check out other Needham Adult Education programs.

Harvest Fair
2019-10-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Needham Town Hall Green, GPA & HIghland Ave, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
Have Fun And Support Local Businesses At Needham’s Annual Harvest Fair! Green Needham will be there with our partners for Solarize Plus Needham.
Speak to one of our Solar Ambassadors about Solarize Plus Needham, and whether your roof is a good candidate for solar.
Stop by and see us.
Get more information about all the activities at the Fair!

Needham Farmers Market
2019-10-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Needham Town Hall Green, GPA & HIghland Ave, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
THIS WEEK AT THE MARKET – SUNDAY, October 6th 12-4 pm
VENDORS

Who and What You’ll Find This Week
Oct. 6, 2019

Vendors

Music

TBD

TBD

Artists

Community Table

TBD

TBD

The Needham Farmers Market features an amazing array of fresh, local produce, meats, eggs, breads, pastries, coffee, treats and more! Enjoy shopping with our vendors and artists, all while listening to live Market music.
Check it out for yourself!

Needham is Matting Change - Helping the Homeless Is "In The Bag"
2019-10-09 14:30 - 17:00 | The Center at the Heights, 300 Hillside Ave, Needham, MA, 02494, United States
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.

Needham Farmers Market
2019-10-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Needham Town Hall Green, GPA & HIghland Ave, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
THIS WEEK AT THE MARKET – SUNDAY, October 13th 12-4 pm
VENDORS

Who and What You’ll Find This Week
Oct. 13, 2019

Vendors

Music

TBD

TBD

Artists

Community Table

TBD

TBD

The Needham Farmers Market features an amazing array of fresh, local produce, meats, eggs, breads, pastries, coffee, treats and more! Enjoy shopping with our vendors and artists, all while listening to live Market music.
Check it out for yourself!

Needham Adult Education: Stop Mulch-Scaping and Start Landscaping!
2019-10-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Needham High School – Room 409, 1330 Highland Ave, Needham, MA
At some unknown point in time, mulch– black, orange, brown, etc. – became a part of the landscape, but wouldn’t you rather have plants? Anywhere you can put mulch, you can dig a hole and put in a groundcover plant. Groundcover plants = living mulches. Think of the money, time and work you’ll save on mulching every spring. And groundcovers are the go-to plant
for low-maintenance gardens. Besides eliminating the need for mulch, they keep weeds from crowding in; they provide an extra layer of color and flowers; and they help maintain soil moisture, which means less watering. What’s not to like about that? Come learn what to do before you start replacing your boring old mulch with fabulous new groundcovers and find out which groundcovers are right for your garden. Note: If you are not an experienced gardener, it would be helpful to first
attend the Low Maintenance Gardening Workshop before signing up for this class.
Limited to 20.
Instructor: Joanne Neale
Check out other Needham Adult Education programs.

Needham Adult Education: Climate Change: Latest Information on Evidence, Impact and Choices
2019-10-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Needham High School – Room 206, Webster St, Needham
It has been said that climate change is one of the defining issues of our time. Would you like to know more about the evidence for human-caused climate change and the impacts of climate change that are already starting to be seen and felt? Join us for a fastpaced, up to date, non-political audiovisual overview of this important topic. The discussion will include the urgent choices that we must make in response to climate change. The class will be based on the National Research Council publication “Climate Change – Evidence, Impacts, and Choices”.
Limited to 24.
Instructor: Peter Kane
Check out other Needham Adult Education programs.

Green Community Public Hearing at Select Board meeting - Wednesday, October 16th
2019-10-16 19:30 - 20:30 | Powers Hall, Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, 02492, United States
Needham is close to becoming a Green Community, joining 240 other Massachusetts cities and towns, including 18 of our 20 comparable communities.
Please join us at the Select Board’s public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in Powers Hall (second floor of Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue) to show your support. Residents and organizations may of course speak at the public hearing, but it is really your presence that matters. If you can’t be present, you can let the Select Board know of your support with an e-mail to selectboard@needhamma.gov. Positive action by the Select Board will enable Needham to apply for Green Community status in the 2019 designation round (the application deadline is November 22nd).
See this October 14th article for additional information.

Sunita L. Williams School Open House and Tours - and Solarize Plus
2019-10-19 09:00 - 10:30 | Sunita L. Williams Elementary School, 585 Central Ave., Needham, 02492, United States
The Needham School Committee will be holding an open house at the new Sunita L. Williams Elementary School on Saturday morning, October 19th from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Don’t miss this first opportunity for the wider Needham community to explore and enjoy this amazing new facility.

The Sunita L. Williams School is built to be highly energy efficient, and 275 kW of solar PV on the roof provide much of the schools electricity. It is also the first new building to have electric vehicle chargers in the parking lot.

Solarize Plus Needham will be there as well, with information on the program, a chance to talk with our solar PV and air source heat pump installer partners, electric vehicles and our Drive Green team. You’ll find us – where else? – right by the EV chargers in the front parking lot.

Green Newton's GreenEXPO 2019
2019-10-20 10:00 - 16:30
Over 40 Sustainably focused businesses and community groups will show you the many ways you can make a positive impact on our homes, communities, and the world. Bring family and friends for a day of fun and inspiration!
Learn more about Green Newton’s GreenEXPO 2019

Needham is Matting Change - Helping the Homeless Is "In The Bag"
2019-10-23 14:30 - 17:00

Solarize Plus Needham - Meet the Installers
2019-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Powers Hall, Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, 02492, United States
Are you interested in attractive prices on technology which helps the environment? Solarize Mass Plus Needham is up and running. You can learn all about it at this Meet the Installer event on Wednesday, October 23, 7 p.m. at Needham Town Hall. Please join us to find out how residents can take advantage of discounted pricing on Rooftop Solar and on Air Source Heat Pumps which heat and cool a home. Additionally, the event will include information about electric cars as part of the Drive Green program of the Green Energy Consumers Alliance.
This event will feature the two companies that were chosen as installer partners after a careful vetting process.

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.
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.

Both companies will be available for individual questions and consultations. Additionally, a representative from Green Energy Consumers Alliance will discuss the discounts available through their Drive Green program.
Solarize Mass Plus Needham is a partnership between the Town of Needham, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, the Mass. Department of Energy Resources, and local volunteers organized by Green Needham.

Solarize Plus Needham - Solarize Home Showcase
2019-10-26 11:00 - 13:00
Solarize Mass Plus Needham invites you to visit three homes in Needham to learn about Rooftop Solar, Air Source Heat Pumps and Electric Cars!

All are welcome to attend and meet the vendors who were selected by the Town of Needham to support us during this Solarize program with their special pricing for these products. Representatives from Boston Solar, N.E.T.R., Inc. and the Drive Green program of the Green Energy Consumers Alliance will be on hand to discuss possibilities for your home. These three technologies complement each other so well…heat your home and power your car using your rooftop solar! Save money and reduce your carbon footprint! Air source heat pumps are especially cost saving for homes that are currently heated by oil.

Open House Locations:

Donna & Bill Vello:
141 Hawthorn Ave
Needham

Stephen & Heidi Frail
29 Powers Street
Needham

Beth & Jim Agostino
14 Edgewood Street
Needham

Needham Community Farm's 2019 Harvest Celebration and Silent Auction
2019-10-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Hearth Pizzeria, 974 Great Plain Avenue, Needham , MA, 02492
On Sunday, October 27, 6 pm to 9 pm, the Needham Community Farm is having its annual Harvest Celebration and Silent Auction (see event details below). This is a fun and uplifting event with inspirational speakers, lots of great auction items, and of course, delicious food. Most importantly though, the funds raised at this event support food donations for families in need in our community, as well as environmental education and community building programs for the entire community.

Green Practices
We are taking special care to implement green practices for this event! Considerations include managing food scraps, excluding single use plastics, selecting menu items carefully, and weighing the issues of washing dishes and glasses vs. using compostable items.

Auction
Many businesses from Needham and beyond have been highly generous, providing a variety of goods and services to place in our auction: Categories include:

Arts & Crafts
Beauty & Spa
Environmentally friendly products
Health & Wellness
Home & Garden
One-of-a-kind items
Restaurants and Food
Wine & Beer

REGISTER HERE

DONATE HERE

Solarize Plus Needham - Educational Seminar for Homeowners
2019-11-02 09:30 - 11:00
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
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
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
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/452638757
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (312) 757-3121
Access Code: 452-638-757
New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/452638757

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
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
