Events

Join local artist Lisa Link on Monday, June 15, 2026, for the opening celebration of Climate Conversations: Visual Notes on a Changing Planet at the West Roxbury Branch of the […]

Building Soft Landings with Keystone Plants for Pollinators This presentation explores the powerful connection between keystone plants and the insects that depend on them. You’ll learn how to implement “Soft Landings” in landscapes of all scales from home gardens to larger managed sites. This innovative habitat design and management strategy focuses on creating lush, drought-tolerant mini ecosystems […]

Now Is the Time to Go Electric! With local gas prices climbing toward $4.50 a gallon, the financial case for making the switch to an electric vehicle has never been stronger. Charging an EV at home on Eversource East costs the equivalent of just $2.80 per gallon – saving drivers roughly 38% per mile. And […]

As we head into summer heat, it's great to think about our energy demand, especially when it comes to cooling. Join the Green Energy Consumers Alliance (GECA)for their webinar about smart thermostats and managing the electrical grid. You can learn about how to enroll your smart thermostat in the ConnectedSolutions program and earn money for […]

The 2026 Eat Local Challenge begins July 6 and runs through July 26, offering 21 days of eating, exploring, and connecting more deeply with your local food system. This year's challenge is simple: make small, meaningful shifts toward eating more food grown, caught, raised, or produced within 200 miles of where you live. Every local […]

Have a broken lamp, bike, or other household object? Maybe you have an item that needs to be sewn or knitted. How about some jewelry that need to be repaired? Bring them to our free Repair Cafe where our volunteers will try and fix your project.