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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Adult Education":MAILTO:amy_goldman@needham.k12.ma.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T110000
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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
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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/
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Adult Education":MAILTO:amy_goldman@needham.k12.ma.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T193000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Community Farm":MAILTO:info@needhamfarm.org
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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
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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
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