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Rozzie Bound Bookstore Popup

Rozzie Bound, Roslindale’s indie bookstore, is popping up for a great day of books, free giveaways, guest author appearances, and drinks in celebration of Independent Bookstore Day! 

When: Saturday, April 30, 11 am to 6 pm

Where: Roslindale Substation, 4228 Washington Street

More Info: rozziebound.com

Also, check out GreeningRozzie’s bookshelves in Rozzie Bound’s online bookstore: climate change/climate justice for what's wrong and what to do about it, green living for being sustainable in our daily lives, and the naturalist for inspiration. 

Charged Up: Everything You Need to Know About Electric Vehicle Charging

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 Green Energy Consumers Alliance for an hour-long webinar to learn everything you need to know about EV charging.

When: Tuesday, February 1, 12 pm

Where: online

More Info: register

Electric Driving Through a Winter Wonderland

Many people are concerned about the performance of electric vehicles in winter. Electric vehicle (EV) performance does change in winter, but so does that of gas-powered cars. In this Green Energy Consumers Alliance webinar, you'll learn how winter weather affects electric car range, how to optimize range when driving in cold weather, and tips and tricks from EV drivers.

When: Tuesday, February 8, 12 pm

Where: online

More Info: register

New Heat Pump Incentives

Many people are wondering if now is the right time to switch from a gas, oil, or propane-fueled heating system to an electric heat pump. This Green Energy Consumers Alliance webinar will give you an overview and resources to learn more. What are heat pumps? How do they compare with our current heating methods? What types of homes are they most cost-effective in? What are the current rebates & incentives? How to find good installers?

When: Wednesday, February 9, 12 pm

Where: online

More Info: register

Electric Vehicles 101

Curious about getting an electric vehicle (EV)? Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance for their Electric Vehicles 101 webinar to learn the basics! They'll cover environmental and consumer benefits, information about batteries and charging, state and federal incentives, and more.

When: Thursday, February 24, 10 am

Where: online

More Info: register

Jumping Worm Conference

The UMass Extension Landscape, Nursery and Urban Forestry Program is hosting an online conference to discuss jumping worms. Scientists who specialize in jumping/snake worm research will discuss the latest understanding of these earthworms, how to identify them, what their potential impacts are, and the latest research into how we might manage them. You will have the chance to ask questions following each speaker during these live virtual presentations. The registration fee is $25 for individual days or $40 for both days.

When: Wednesday, January 26, 9:00 am to 11:45 am;

Thursday, January 27, 9:00 am to 11:45 am

Where: Online

More Info: Agenda and registration 

Heat Pumps 101

Heat pumps can heat or cool a home by transferring heat from outside to the living space or vice versa. Learn from experts from Quincy Climate Action Network, Massachusetts Green Energy Consumers Alliance, and Mass Save program implementer ICF how a heat pump can help you decarbonize your home. The panelists will cover details about heat pump types, cost (including incentive programs), pros and cons, and green energy sourcing.

When: Wednesday, January 19, 7 to 8:30 pm

Where: Online

More Info: Register here

Celebrate the Roslindale Wetlands

Longfellow Neighborhood Association (LANA) is kicking off a wetlands celebration at noon on Saturday – Rrain or shine. Join LANA and the many partners and officials who worked with them to advance equity and climate resiliency by saving the Roslindale Wetlands and creating four units of affordable home ownership.

When: Saturday, December 11, 12 noon Celebration, 2:00 walk

Where: 108 Walter Street, Roslindale

More Info: LANA https://longfellowarea.com/ 

Preparing for Our All-Electric Future

Join Mothers Out Front’s “Preparing for Our All-Electric Future” Zoom. Learn how to  reduce your electricity consumption, buy the most renewable electricity you can, and plan your transition from gas to all-electric cooking, heating and cooling.

When: Wednesday, May 19, 7-8 pm

Where: online

More Info: register

Discussion of the book The Story of More

Join Mothers Out Front for a Zoom discussion of “The Story of More” by scientist and award-winning author Hope Jahren. The book explores how we got to climate change and where we go from here. Read a short review of the book.

When: Thursday, June 3, 7-8 pm

Where: online

More Info: register

Tree Seedling Giveaway

Mothers Out Front West Roxbury, in collaboration with Speak for the Trees, is giving away tree seedlings on the day after Arbor Day: a free seedling to anyone who pledges to plant and care for their tree, while supplies last. 

When: Saturday, May 1, 10 am to 2 pm

Where: in front of Theodore Parker Church, 1859 Centre Street, West Roxbury

More Info: info.ma.westroxbury@mothersoutfront.org

Urban Wild Walk Workshop

Curious to learn which plants are edible in an urban food forest environment? Join Boston Food Forest Coalition for an Urban Wild Walk Workshop: walking and foraging through Leland Garden, practicing plant identification, and learning how to prepare what’s growing at this time of the year. The workshop will be led by Pam Kristan, a long-time forager and avid edible wild walker. Tickets are $39.

When: Monday, April 26, 5:30 - 7 pm

Where: Leland Street Cooperative Garden, 15 Leland St., Jamaica Plain

More Info: info@bostonfoodforest.org, purchase tickets

Carbon Neutral Buildings – What is Next?

Engineering consulting firm BR+A is hosting an Earth Day seminar covering all aspects of carbon-neutral buildings. Learn what regulators, developers and businesses are doing to address emissions from the built environment.

When: Thursday, April 22, 11:30 am – 1 pm

Where: online

More Info: registration

Electric Car Coffee Hour

Green Energy Consumers Alliance is hosting virtual meet and greets with electric vehicle owners. Thinking about buying an electric car? Ask questions of your neighbors who own one: 4/2 - Sedans, 4/9 - SUVs, 4/16 - Plug-in Hybrids, 4/23 - Tesla, and 4/30 - Happy hour at 4 pm.

When: Friday’s in April, 9 am (4 pm on 4/30)

Where: online

More Info: registration

Jamaica Plain Mothers Out Front Quarterly Community Forum of 2021

Connect with mothers and others to learn what we are up to and how to take action together

When: Saturday, March 20th, 2-3:30 pm

Where: on RSVP for the zoom link

More Info: Mothers Out Front Quarterly Community Forum

Creating Connections: Resilience and Equity in Transportation

Transportation infrastructure is some of the most expensive to build and maintain, especially in the face of the climate crisis. Everything from public transportation to roads and bridges to the port are deeply affected by sea level rise, extreme storms and sweltering heat. The Climate Adaptation Forum, produced by the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) and the Sustainable Solutions Lab at the University of Massachusetts Boston, will discuss initiatives to improve transportation resilience and equity. 

When: Friday, November 20, 10 am - 1:15 pm

Where: online

More Info: register

Building Performance Standard Open House

As the Boston Climate Action Network points out, over half of total emissions from Boston are produced by just 3% of its buildings. The City of Boston is hosting an open house to discuss the development of a building emissions performance standard for existing large buildings. An effective standard will help cut the carbon footprints of the largest buildings in the city.

When: Thursday, November 19, 6-7:30 pm

Where: online

More Info: register

Affordable Housing is a Climate Solution Webinar

Learn about the importance of public housing in the larger climate justice movement, and how you can get involved! The Massachusetts Climate Action Network and Boston Society for Architecture are offering a four-part webinar series on their initiative Affordable Housing is a Climate Solution. 

When: Tuesday, November 17, 12-1 pm

Where: Zoom link will be sent upon registration

More Info: registration

Energy Justice Webinar Series: Protect Your Electric Account

The City of Boston’s Office of Environment, Energy, and Open Space is holding a webinar series where you can learn how to better protect your electric accounts from aggressive and deceptive electricity marketers and scammers. The webinars will also introduce the upcoming Community Choice Electricity program: the city will buy electricity on behalf of residents and use the bulk purchasing power to increase the amount of renewable energy while keeping electricity rates affordable.

When: Monday, September 21; Wednesday, September 23; Tuesday, September 29; Thursday, October 1; Tuesday, October 6 and Thursday, October 8, 6 - 7:30 pm

Where: online

More info: www.boston.gov/news/energy-justice-webinar-protect-your-electric-account

Virtual Rally to support the 2050 Roadmap bill

Learn about H.3983. An Act to create a 2050 roadmap to a clean and thriving commonwealth. The provisions in this Massachusetts bill value the health and livelihoods of the residents of the Commonwealth over the profits of the fossil-fuel industry, and the bill mandates science-based analysis.

When: Wednesday, July 15, 10 am

Where: online

More Info: info and registration

UMASS Boston Sustainable Solutions Lab Town Hall Meeting

Intersecting Crises: How are climate change and COVID-19 impacting housing stability in Boston? Join a conversation on how housing stability is being impacted by the Covid-19 crisis and what that teaches us about how climate change will impact the housing crisis.

When: Thursday, July 16, 5:30-7 pm

Where: online

More Info: info and registration

Ask an electric vehicle owner webinar

Thinking an electric vehicle (EV) is in you future, but want to learn more about these vehicles from experienced owners? Green Energy Consumers has put together an Ask an Electric Vehicle Owner webinar where you'll be able to get all of your questions answered. Owners of the following vehicles will be in attendance: Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet Volt, Tesla, Chevrolet Bolt, Mitsubishi Outlander and Volkswagen e-Golf.

When: Wednesday, May 20, 12 to 1 pm

Where: Online. Register here.

More Info: contact Green Energy Consumers Alliance at hello@greenenergyconsumers.org or (617) 524-3950 x0

Walden Warming: An online lecture by Richard Primack

Author and Boston University Professor Richard Primack will be giving a lecture on the local impacts of climate change. For the past 17 years, Professor Primack and his team at BU have been using Henry David Thoreau's records from the 1850s and other Massachusetts data sources to document the earlier flowering and leafing out times of plants, the earlier flight times of butterflies, and the more variable response of migratory birds. Most noteworthy, plants in Concord are also changing in abundance due to a warming climate.

When: Monday, May 18, 7 to 9 pm

Where: Online. Register here.

More Info: www.facebook.com/events/2562425697404988/ or contact the Milton Library at (617) 333-0924

Intro to BCAN and climate activism in the city of Boston

Despite the pandemic, there are many ways you can fight for climate justice ​in Boston. Join the Boston Climate Action Network for an introduction to their campaigns and where they fit in​to the ecosystem of climate action in Boston. The online event will include time for you to talk about what motivates you to take action, too.​

When: Thursday, April 9, 6 pm

Where: Zoom

More Info: contact BCAN at andy@bostoncan.org

Weymouth compressor station screening and panel

Join Fore River Residents Against the Compressor Station (FRRACS), Mothers out Front and Boston Climate Action Network for a short film on the background of the struggle against the Weymouth Transmission Gas-Compressor. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with Alice Arena, a local opposition leader, Dr. Nathan Phillips, the B.U. professor whose recent hunger strike has focused attention on its dangers, and Dr. Regina LaRoque, co-author of a recent study of the health impacts of the compressor station.

When: Wednesday, March 4, 7 to 8:30 pm

Where: First Church in Jamaica Plain, 6 Eliot Street (by the Monument)

More Info: www.facebook.com/events/1391925814340223/

Greenovate Boston Racial Equity & Climate Roundtable

The city's Greenovate program is hosting a presentation on the climate impacts the city is expecting, how existing social structures disparately impact communities of color, and how that will impact preparation against climate change. The presentation will be followed by a roundtable dialogue focused on what we can do to address the disparities.

When: Thursday, February 27, 5:30 to 8:30pm

Where: Hennigan Community Center, 200 Heath St, Jamaica Plain

More info: Information and registration

156 Poplar Street Abutters’ Meeting

The property at the corner of Poplar and Sycamore streets is immediately adjacent to the giant, 150-year-old sycamore tree that gives the street its name. The owner of the property, 156 Poplar Street, is planning to tear down the existing structure and replace it with a three-family house. The tree's root system extends onto the property, and construction could impact its health. Come to the abutters’ meeting to learn more and add your voice to those working to preserve the tree.

When: Wednesday, January 29, 7 pm

Where: Roslindale Community Center, 6 Cummins Highway

North Atlantic Right Whales In Decline: Solutions To An Urgent Problem

Learn from Dr. Mark Baumgartner of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution about right whales, how scientists study them, and what is being done to reverse their decline. Hosted by the Friends of the Roslindale Branch Library.

When: Monday, January 27, 7 to 9 pm

Where: Roslindale House, 120 Poplar Street

More info: friendsofroslindalelibrary.org

Holiday Maker Workshop

The Friends of the Roslindale Library is hosting a holiday maker workshop for making reusable net produce bags. Reduce the need for plastic and make holiday gifts! There will also be fun tinkering activities for school-age kids – they’ll be able to build contraptions and make them move with motors.

When: Wednesday, December 4, 7 to 8:30 pm

Where: Roslindale Community Center, 6 Cummins Highway

More Info and RSVP: roslindalelibraryfriends@gmail.com

Racial Equity and Climate Roundtable

The negative impacts of climate change disproportionately affect people of color. Join this dialogue, hosted by the city, to learn about and discuss what we can do to advocate for environmental and political actions that address racial disparities in Boston.

When: Wednesday, November 20, 5 to 8 pm

Where: The Great Hall of Codman Square, 6 Norfolk St., Boston

More Info: RSVP, contact David Corbie at david.corbie@boston.gov

Update on the Climate Action Plan

Join Boston Climate Action Network (BCAN) at their next Action Team Meeting to hear from representatives of the city’s Office of Environment, Energy, & Open Space (EEOS) about the newly released update to Boston’s Climate Action Plan.

When: Thursday, November 14, 6 to 8 pm

Where: First Baptist Church, 633 Centre St., Jamaica Plain

More Info: see BCAN’s Action Team Meeting page

Net Zero Public Hearing

The state Board of Building Regulation and Standards (BBRS) is holding a public hearing on building code changes, including updating the state stretch code to a Net Zero stretch code. The stretch code is an amendment to the state building codes that defines requirements for energy efficiency. Upgrading it to Net Zero would add requirements for buildings that produce more energy than they consume. The Net Zero stretch code is an important part of reducing our carbon emissions. Add your voice to the push for Net Zero buildings in Boston.

When: Tuesday, November 5, 10 am to 1 pm

Where: Building for Professional Licensure, 1000 Washington St., Boston

More Info: contact Massachusetts Climate Action Network's Rebecca Winterich-Knox at rebecca@massclimateaction.net

Climate Strike Boston

On September 20th, 2019, millions of people will strike around the world to demand action on the climate crisis. Join the strike here in Boston at City Hall Plaza. Speakers include former EPA director Gina McCarthy, Boston city councilor Michelle Wu, Rev. Mariama White Hammond, and members of the Sunrise Movement.

When: Friday, September 20, 10 am to 2:30 pm

Where: Boston at City Hall Plaza

More Info: see Climate Strike Boston

Webinar: Deep Dive into Electric Vehicle Batteries

Green Energy Consumers Alliance will cover how EV batteries work, what you need to know if you own an EV, and how EV batteries will improve in the future.

When: Wednesday, September 11, 12 pm or 7 pm

Where: Register

More Info: contact Green Energy Consumers Alliance at drivegreen@greenenergyconsumers.org or 800-287-3950 x7

Webinar: Electric Vehicles (EVs) 101

Green Energy Consumers Alliance will cover the basics of buying and owning an electric vehicle, from purchasing and leasing options, including incentives, to how charging works.

When: Wednesday, August 21, 12 pm or 7 pm

Where: Register

More Info: contact Green Energy Consumers Alliance at drivegreen@greenenergyconsumers.org or 800-287-3950 x7

DPU public hearing on Boston CCE

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is scheduled to hear public testimony about Boston’s Community Choice Energy (CCE) plan. Boston Climate Action Network (BCAN) is organizing a contingent to help get CCE over this last hurdle. CCE brings the choice of residential electricity supply under the city’s control, where we as a community can more readily increase the amount of renewable electricity we use. Bring a photo ID, which might be needed to enter the offices.

When: Tuesday, August 20, 2:00 pm

Where: DPU’s offices at One South Station, 5th floor (enter at the Atlantic Avenue side at 1:45 pm)

More Info: RSVP on Facebook or Eventbrite.

Dorchester Green Future Fest

Join The Trustees, the Boston Cyclists Union, the Dorchester Food Co-op, and Resonant Energy to learn about community climate justice work around food, energy, sustainability and transportation. Hear from Rev. Mariama White-Hammond and Rep. Liz Miranda, make art, learn bike repair, move your body to great music, and enjoy healthy, local food.

When: Friday, July 26, 5 to 7:30 pm

Where: Nightingale Community Garden, 512 Park St., Dorchester

More Info: see this Facebook event

Help map extreme temperatures in the Boston area

Volunteer as a citizen scientist to help map extreme temperatures in the Boston area! The Museum of Science, City of Boston, Town of Brookline, and City of Cambridge are coordinating volunteers to collect data along specific routes. Volunteers will attach temperature sensors to their cars and bikes. Scientists will use the data to create a map of the felt temperature in the Boston area in the summer. Come to one of three sessions to learn how to participate. Learn more about the Urban Heat Mapping project.

When: Tuesday, July 9, 5:30-7:30 pm

Where: 6th Floor, MIC, 785 Albany Street, Boston MA, 02118

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When: Wednesday, July 10, 7:00-8:00 pm

Where: 333 Washington Street, Brookline MA, 02445

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When: Thursday, July 11, 5:30-7:30 pm

Where: 3rd Floor, MassCEC, 63 Franklin Street, Boston MA, 02111

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The Diversity and Ecological Value of Native Shrubs – a guided walk in the Stonybrook Reservation

Join botanist (and Roslindale native) Meredith Gallogly of Grow Native Massachusetts to learn about the diverse mix of native shrub species found in this area. The program will cover the basics of woody plant identification, and highlight underutilized species that have tremendous potential for use in challenging landscape settings. CEUs: APLD (1 credit) and NOFA-AOLCP (2.25 credits). The workshop will be conducted entirely in the field. Enrollment is limited to 15 people. Grow Native Massachusetts members $28, non-members $38 and Workshop Sponsors $100.

When: Saturday, June 15, 10 am to 12:15 pm OR Wednesday, June 19, 5:30 to 7:45 pm

Where: Stonybrook Reservation

More Info: Meredith Gallogly of Grow Native Massachusetts at mgallogly@grownativemass.org

Community meeting – MBTA Robert Street bridge repair project

This work project could have implications for the green space adjacent to the Robert Street bridge, including the young trees. Please attend this meeting to ask questions and express your concerns.

When: Monday, April 29, 6:30 pm

Where: Roslindale Community Center, 6 Cummins Highway

More Info: info@greeningrozzie.org

Tree Planting at Allandale Woods

Join the tree planting in Allandale Woods – organized by the City's Greenovate initiative.

When: Saturday, April 27, 1:30 - 4:30 pm

Where: 19 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury

More Info: contact Paul Sutton at 617-961-3029 or paul.sutton@boston.gov

Urban Wild Clean-Up in Mattapan

Join the clean-up at Mattapan's Gladeside urban wild – organized by the City's Greenovate initiative.

When: Saturday, April 27, 9 am - noon

Where: 3 Gladeside Terrace, Mattapan

More Info: RSVP

Green New Deal Town Hall with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley & Rev. Mariama White-Hammond

Pressley and White-Hammond will talk about what a Green New Deal means for Boston. They’ll explore the challenges of working for a livable planet and an equitable economy that bridges Boston’s racial divide and lifts people out of poverty.

When: Saturday, April 20, 3 to 5 pm

Where: First Church, 6 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain

More Info: register (no charge)

Green New Deal Tour Launch

Hear from youth leaders of the Sunrise Movement, Senator Ed Markey, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, City Councilor Michelle Wu, Reverend Mariama White-Hammond and others about the climate crisis and the promise of the Green New Deal. Tickets are $5.

When: Thursday, April 18, 6:30 pm

Where: The Strand Theater, 543 Columbia Rd., Dorchester

More Info: info and tickets

Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Preserving Urban Trees in Vancouver, BC

Join Speak for the Trees and Boston Park Advocates to hear from Andrea Reimer, a LOEB fellow at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and former city councilor from Vancouver BC, about her work in to preserve and protect Vancouver's urban forest.

When: Monday, March 25 at 6 to 7:30 pm

Where: ImpactHub Boston, 50 Milk Street, 5th floor, Meridian Lecture Room, Boston

More Info: RSVP

7th Annual Massachusetts Water Forum

How do we make sure that no one gets left behind as climate change becomes more challenging and more people lose access to clean water? Join this forum to explore water resilience through innovation. Hosted by the Foundation for a Green Future and Renewable Now Network.

When: Tuesday, March 19, 11:30 am to 1:45 pm

Where: Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St., Boston

More Info: program and registration

Roslindale Library Try-It Maker Showcases

Come see what maker space activity is all about! All ages are welcome but the activities are best for school age children. There will be two sessions and a follow-up discussion and planning meeting.

Session 1: Repurposed candy tins, game controllers from household objects, balloon rockets, paper crafts

When: Thursday, March 7, 6 - 7:30 pm (pizza provided)

Session 2: Marble roller coasters, bookmarks, Lego constructions

When: Saturday, March 16, 10 am - Noon

Evaluation and Planning Discussion: Anyone interested in supporting more activities like these is welcome as we review how the showcases went and plan for more activities like these.

When: Saturday, March 23, 10-11 am

Where: Roslindale Branch Library

More Info: Roslindale Branch Library (617) 323-2343

Co-op Connections Gathering

Please join other folks who used to frequent the Harvest Co-op Markets to

- Hear a little about the history of co-ops

- Get updates about bulk buying groups, Farmers-to-You, and the ongoing food co-op efforts in Dorchester and Maynard

- Meet folks who might want to rideshare to existing co-ops including the one just opening in Providence

When: Saturday, February 23, 1 - 3 pm

Where: City Life/Vida Urbana, 284 Amory Street (The Brewery Complex), First Floor, Jamaica Plain

RSVP

More Info: contact Sarah at sarahkoolsbergen@yahoo.com or (857) 928-2550

Progressive Kickoff 2019: Next Actions for the New Year

Join Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale to celebrate some 2018 accomplishments and jump into action in 2019. The new 2-year legislative cycle has already begun. We’ll announce the new Progressive Mass legislative agenda and organize for the first few steps to advocate for progressive policy. We’ll also preview the 2019 City Council elections, which is attracting a lot of candidates.

When: Wednesday, January 23, 7 - 8:30 pm

Where: Roslindale Community Center, 6 Cummins Highway

More Info: RSVP

Green Energy Consumers Alliance Fall Meeting

Green Energy Consumers Alliance, formerly known as Mass Energy Consumers Alliance, is holding its Fall Meeting on November 19. The nonprofit organization promotes a range of renewable energy initiatives, including a program for consumers to purchase local, renewable electricity, and discounts on electric vehicles. City Councilor Michelle Wu is the scheduled guest speaker. Tickets are $10.

When: Monday, November 19, 5-8 pm

Where: InterContinental Boston Hotel, 510 Atlantic Avenue, Boston

More Info: tickets

City Council hearing on natural gas infrastructure safety

The hearing is scheduled to examine the safety of the the city's gas infrastructure, the prevention of dangerous gas leaks and preparedness for emergency response.

When: Tuesday, October 30, 11:00 am

Where: City Hall, Iannella Chamber, Fifth Floor

More Info: contact Ron Cobb, Ron.Cobb@boston.gov or 617-635-3042

Walk the Talk on Climate rally

The US Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting is scheduled to kick off on Friday, June 8 in Boston. Join a rally organized by 350 Mass for a Better Future that morning to call on Mayor Walsh and all US mayors to turn their climate promises into climate action! Join us in calling on the mayors to

• Take real steps to increase renewables now

• Halt new fossil fuel infrastructure, including fracked gas

• Champion net zero construction for new buildings

• Divest public holdings from fossil fuels

When: Friday, June 8, 9:30 to 11 am

Where: Copley Square

More Info: contact Alan at (508) 728-5992 or alan@betterfutureproject.org

Spring Planting 2018 workshops and demos

Learn to grow organic vegetables in your yard, on your porch, or inside your apartment practically for free! Organized by The Green Neighbors Education Committee and the Foundation for a Green Future.

When: Saturday, March 31, noon to 4 pm

Where: Shelburne Community Center, 2730 Washington Street, Roxbury

More Info: contact gesbn@hotmail.com or (617) 427-6293

Gardening with Native Plants: Why It Matters

Join the Roslindale branch library and Friends of the Library to find out how important native plants are to our gardens and landscapes! Grow Native Massachusetts founder Claudia Thompson will give us an overview of native plants essential role in ecosystem health— starting with the concept of co-evolution between plants and animals, and ending with a tour of her 7,000 square foot garden in Cambridge, MA.

When: Saturday, March 24 at 10:00 AM

Where: Roslindale Branch Library, 4246 Washington St, Roslindale

More Info: grownativemass.org

Drive Green with Mass Energy webinar

Mass Energy is offering a one-hour webinar to provide information about the current electric vehicle market and the Drive Green with Mass Energy program.

The webinar will cover

• • New dealers and models of cars available, including a mini-van

  • How Mass Energy is making Level II charger installation easy

  • Progress towards building more charging stations

  • What's next in terms of public policy for EVs

When: Tuesday, March 20, noon and 7 pm

Where: online

More Info: sign up; questions? contact anna@massenergy.org or (800) 287-3950 x5

Let's Talk Carbon Neutrality

Learn about the City’s Carbon Free Boston initiative. Hear from the team leading the analysis at the first community-wide discussion on getting to the City's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

When: Thursday, February 8, 7-9pm

Where: Boston University Questrom School of Business, 595 Commonwealth Ave.

More Info and RSVP: www.greenovateboston.org/cfb_chat_jan

Fossil Free Fast: The Climate Resistance

Join your neighbors to watch the livestream of Fossil Free Fast: The Climate Resistance in Washington D.C. on January 31st, the day after Trump’s first State of the Union. Speakers, including Senator Bernie Sanders and 350.org co-founder Bill McKibben, will talk about resisting the Trump Administration’s ongoing attacks on our climate, building power towards the 2018 and 2020 elections, and securing the lasting change we need through local action. The livestream begins at 8 pm.

When: Wednesday, January 31, 7:30 pm

Where: a home near Forest Hills Station

More Info and RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/fossil-free-fast-the-climate-resistance-2

City Council Hearing: Net Zero for New Boston Buildings

Attend this City Council hearing to learn about and show your support for net-zero-carbon buildings as the city prepares for 70 million square feet of new buildings. As of now, most of these buildings are planned to be fueled by fossil fuels. We can do better!

When: Monday, December 11, 2:00 pm

Where: Boston City Hall, Council Chambers, 5th Floor

More Info: see BostonCleanEnergyCoalition.org

Bike share expansion workshop

The city of Boston plans to add more than 70 Hubway bike share stations starting in 2018. The city is seeking input about locations for these new stations. Come to this workshop to hear the city’s preliminary thoughts on viable locations for Hubway bike share stations, discuss the best options, and suggest other locations.

When: Thursday, October 26, 6 pm

Where: Roslindale Community Center, 6 Cummins Hwy.

More Info: https://www.boston.gov/departments/boston-bikes/bike-share-expansion

Panel on Reducing Emissions by Carbon Pricing

Join the Boston Green Ribbon Commission and Boston University for a panel discussion on how Microsoft and Yale are changing their organizational cultures and reducing emissions by embedding the price of carbon into their internal business practices.

When: Thursday, September 21, 4 - 5:30 pm

Where: Boston University, Metcalf Trustee Center, 1 Silber Way, 9th floor

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Bike share expansion workshop

The city of Boston plans to add more than 70 Hubway bike share stations starting in 2018. The city is seeking input about locations for these new stations. Come to this workshop to hear the city’s preliminary thoughts on viable locations for Hubway bike share stations, discuss the best options, and suggest other locations.

When: Wednesday, September 20, 6 pm

Where: BCYF Menino, 125 Brookway Rd., Roslindale

More Info: https://www.boston.gov/departments/boston-bikes/bike-share-expansion

Rally and Hearing on Renewable Energy Bills

Join Mass Power Forward, Clean Water Action Massachusett, 350 Mass, and Mass Sierra Club to rally in support of renewable energy legislation, including increasing the amount of renewable energy required by law under the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard.

When: Tuesday, September 19, 11:45 am

Where: outside the State House

More Info: see www.facebook.com/events/343938766037438/

Celebrate Summer with RISE

Join the RISE (Roslindale is for Everyone) summer party! Music, dancing, games for kids and adults. Bring a dish to share if you’re able. BYOB. Please share with other Roslindale folks.

When: Saturday, August 26, 5-9 pm

Where: 134 Whitford St., Roslindale

More Info: contact Andy at alessergonzalez@gmail.com to volunteer

Agroforestry: From Global Strategies to Wright-Locke Farm

Hear Connor Stedman, M.S. discuss his work with Wright-Locke Farm and how agroforestry can benefit farms and communities throughout New England.

When: Wednesday, August 16, 7:30 - 9:30 pm

Where: Wright-Locke Farm, 78 Ridge St, Winchester, MA 01890

RSVP: kkneeland@wlfarm.org

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Fixit Clinic

Boost your repairing skills! Come to the Fixit Clinic, a do-it-together hands-on workshop staffed by volunteer Fixit Coaches who will help you disassemble, troubleshoot, and (possibly) repair your broken item. Bring your non-functioning things -- electronics, appliances, computers, toys, sewing machines, bicycles, fabric items, etc.

When: Thursday, July 27, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Where: Jamaica Plain Library, 30 South St., Jamaica Plain

Register: http://goo.gl/qTzh9J

Community Choice Energy (CCE) organizing meeting

Join us in working toward renewable energy for all in Boston! A coalition led by the Boston Climate Action Network (BCAN) and the Green Justice Coalition is working to bring Community Choice Energy to Boston.

When: Thursday, July 13, 6–8 pm

Where: First Baptist Church, 633 Centre St., Jamaica Plain

More info: bostonclimateaction@gmail.com

Mayoral Candidates Evening

Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale is hosting a forum for the four candidates running for mayor of Boston. Meet and hear from Robert Cappucci, Tito Jackson, Martin Walsh (or surrogate), and Joseph Wiley. Primary day is September 26. Ask them about green issues like Community Choice Energy!

When: Thursday, July 13, 6:30 pm

Where: St. John Chrysostom Church Hall, 4750 Washington St., West Roxbury

More info: ProgressiveWRoxRoz@gmail.com

Film screening: You've Been Trumped

Join us for a bonus screening in the Resilience & Resistance film series exploring authoritarianism, nationalism, and core democratic principles. You've Been Trumped is a David and Goliath story for the 21st century, the tale of a group of proud Scottish homeowners who take on the celebrity tycoon. At stake is one of Britain's last stretches of wilderness. Hosted by Roslindale Film Series in partnership with GreeningRozzie, WalkUP Roslindale, RISE, Roslindale Village Main Street, Friends of the Roslindale Library, and Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale. Suggested donation is $5, to benefit the Roslindale Food Pantry.

When: Friday, May 12, 7:30 pm

Where: Roslindale Congregational Church, 25 Cummins Highway

More Info: see www.facebook.com/roslindalefilm/

Film screening: 13th

Join us for the fifth in the Resilience & Resistance series of five films exploring authoritarianism, nationalism, and core democratic principles. The Oscar-nominated documentary that explores America's history of racism, mass incarceration, and our current dilemma with the prison-industrial complex. Hosted by Roslindale Film Series in partnership with GreeningRozzie, WalkUP Roslindale, RISE, Roslindale Village Main Street, Friends of the Roslindale Library, and Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale. Suggested donation is $5, to benefit the Roslindale Food Pantry.

When: Saturday, May 6, 6:30 pm

Where: Roslindale Congregational Church, 25 Cummins Highway

More Info: see www.facebook.com/roslindalefilm/

City Council meeting on Community Choice Energy

Join us at City Hall to show support for renewable energy for all in Boston!

When: Tuesday, April 25, 3 pm

Where: City Hall, Room 550

More Info: info@greeningrozzie.org

March for Science, Boston

Can’t make it to DC for the March for Science? Join the local March for Science on Boston Common!

When: Saturday, April 22, 2:00 to 4:00 pm

Where: Boston Common

More Info: see www.marchforscienceboston.com/

Film screening: Welcome to Leith

Join us for the fourth in the Resilience & Resistance series of five films exploring authoritarianism, nationalism, and core democratic principles. White supremacist leader Craig Cobb tries to establish a base in a small, unsuspecting North Dakota town. Hosted by Roslindale Film Series in partnership with GreeningRozzie, WalkUP Roslindale, RISE, Roslindale Village Main Street, Friends of the Roslindale Library, and Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale. Suggested donation is $5, to benefit the Roslindale Food Pantry.

When: Saturday, April 22, 6:30 pm

Where: Roslindale Congregational Church, 25 Cummins Highway

More Info: see www.facebook.com/roslindalefilm/

Boston People's Climate Mobilization

Can’t make it to DC for the People’s Climate March? Join the local climate mobilization on Boston Common!

When: Saturday, April 29, 12:00 - 3:30 pm

Where: Boston Common

More Info: see actionnetwork.org/events/boston-pcm-hub

Sign Making Party for Science and Climate Justice Marches

In anticipation of the March for Science (4/22) and the People's Climate Mobilization (4/29) in Boston, Roslindale Is for Everyone (RISE) is holding a sign-making party. They'll have the necessary supplies. Bring snacks if you can.

When: Thursday, April 20, 6:30 pm

Where: 87 Birch Street

More Info: contact roslindalerise@gmail.com

Film screening: Citizen Kane

Join us for the third in the Resilience & Resistance series of five films exploring authoritarianism, nationalism, and core democratic principles. Considered a masterpiece of world cinema (as well as Donald Trump's "favorite film"), Orson Welles wrote, directed, produced, and starred in this fictionalized account of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst. Hosted by Roslindale Film Series in partnership with GreeningRozzie, WalkUP Roslindale, RISE, Roslindale Village Main Street, Friends of the Roslindale Library, and Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale. Suggested donation is $5, to benefit the Roslindale Food Pantry.

When: Saturday, April 8, 6:30 pm

Where: Roslindale Congregational Church, 25 Cummins Highway

More Info: see www.facebook.com/roslindalefilm/

Democracy Challenges: Increasing Access/Decreasing Unfair Influence

Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale’s winter forum will discuss issues in and plan actions for preserving and promoting democracy, including voter access, the influence of money in politics, the media's role, and voting mechanics (e.g. the Electoral College, ranked voting).

When: Wednesday, January 25, 7:00 pm

Where: Area E Police Station, West Roxbury (at the Holy Name rotary)

More Info: contact Rachel Poliner at rpoliner@earthlink.net

City Council hearing on plastic bags

The Boston City Council will hold a public hearing on a draft ordinance that will greatly reduce plastic bag use in Boston, reducing litter and saving the city money. Let the council (https://www.boston.gov/departments/city-council) and Mayor Walsh (617-635-4500, mayor@boston.gov) know that you support this ordinance.

When: Tuesday, December 13, 1 pm

Where: Council Chambers, Boston City Hall, 5th floor

More Info: contact the council office at 617-635-3040 or city.council@boston.gov

Renewables for All in Boston

Join BCAN to kick off their new campaign, Renewables for All in Boston. With just the City Council’s okay, we can dramatically cut Boston’s greenhouse gas footprint and bring renewable electricity to every resident and business in Boston – at no extra cost. Find out how you can help!

When: Thursday, December 8, 7:15 pm

Where: First Baptist Church, 633 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain (next to the post office)

More Info: contact Boston Climate Action Network (BCAN) at bostonclimateaction@gmail.com

Climate Ready Boston panel discussion and open house

Learn how Boston is preparing for climate change and how we can all take action. The Climate Ready Boston panel discussion and open house hosted by the City's Greenovate team will discuss the challenges Boston faces, including sea level rise, coastal storms, temperature changes, and more intense rain and snow.

When: Thursday, December 8, 7 pm

Where: District Hall, 75 Northern Avenue, Boston

More Info and RSVP: https://climatereadybostonevent.splashthat.com/

Plastic bag ordinance public meeting

Concerned about plastic waste? City Councilors Matt O’Malley and Michelle Wu are inviting residents to participate in public meetings to discuss a plastic bag ordinance.

When: Tuesday, October 25, 1:00 pm

Where: Piemonte Room, Boston City Hall

More Info: (617) 635-4220 or see www.boston.gov/calendar/plastic-bag-ordinance-task-force-0

Electric car buying bootcamp

Wish you could buy an electric car? Mass Energy Consumers Alliance is organizing an electric vehicle discount program that promises to make buying an electric car “drastically less expensive” than buying a gas-powered one. Mass Energy is working with dealerships across the state to offer deep discounts on electric vehicles, above and beyond state and federal incentives and rebates. Find out more about Drive Green with Mass Energy by attending an in-person or online bootcamp on electric vehicles.

When: Monday, October 24, 9:30 am to 12 pm (in person) or Wednesday, October 26, 12 to 1 pm (online)

Where: Spontaneous Celebrations, 45 Danforth St., Jamaica Plain

More Info: register at evbootcamp.eventbrite.com. For questions contact erin@massenergy.org or (800) 287-3950 x125

Say no to the Pipeline Tax!

Governor Baker wants us – electricity customers – to pay for pipelines that’d bring more unneeded natural gas into the state. This week and next, the state Department of Public Utilities is holding hearings on the “pipeline tax.” Let’s block this climate-destroying plan. A one-hour picket organized by the Boston Climate Action Network starts at 12:30 this Thursday outside the main South Station entrance, which is next to the DPU’s offices.

When: Thursday, August 11, 12:30 pm to1:30 pm

Where: South Station main entrance

More info: contact bostonclimateaction@gmail.com

People Over Pipelines March and rally at the State House

Hundreds of people will be marching the route of the Spectra pipeline, starting in Medway on Thursday, July 14, including the route of the West Roxbury Lateral pipeline on Saturday, July 16, and going from West Roxbury to the State House on Sunday, July 17. There will be a rally on Monday, July 18, in Boston at the State House. Join the march and/or come to the State House for the rally (meet on the State House steps at 9:30 am). You can join the march at any point.

When: Thursday through Monday, July 14 to 18, (rally on the 18th at 9:30 am)

Where: Medway, Weymouth, Walpole, Sharon, Stoughton, Canton, Norwood, Dedham, and Boston via West Roxbury

Hosted by: 350 Mass for a Better Future

More Info: peopleoverpipelines.org

City Council’s second hearing on the Boston Gas Leaks Elimination Ordinance

In April City Councilor Matt O’Malley introduced the Gas Leaks Elimination Ordinance to prioritize gas leaks by risk and volume; allow for a real time and objective public monitoring of leaks; improve coordination between utility companies and the city during road work; and establish a six-year time frame for fixing any leak. Currently National Grid has little or no incentive to fix gas leaks because ratepayers pay for the lost gas. This legislation is aimed at stopping leaks and ending ratepayers’ footing the bill for wasted gas. Attend the hearing to learn more and show support for this ordinance. If you want to give testimony at the hearing, contact Councilor O’Malley at matthew.omalley@boston.gov.

When: Tuesday, July 12, 1 pm

Where: City Council Chamber, 5th Floor, Boston City Hall

More Info: bostoncan.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/whats-in-bostons-proposed-gas-leak-ordinance/

A Day of Resistance

Join the global movement against climate change right here in our own backyard! If you don't have time to do anything else to resist the pipeline construction, bring your family and three neighbors to A Day of Resistance.

When: Saturday, June 25, 10 am to 12 pm

Where: 10 Grove Street, West Roxbury

More Info: see resistthepipeline.org

Volunteer for a one-day Rozzie energy efficiency project

Help lower the carbon footprint of a Roslindale landmark and learn new skills along the way. Join the Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET) to improve the energy efficiency of the Roslindale Congregational Church building. Bring work clothes. Food will be served at the end.

When: Saturday, June 11, 9 am to 1 pm

Where: The Roslindale Congregational Church, 25 Cummins Highway

RSVP: HEET sign-up form

Green Power Bootcamp

Learn about the green power market and how you can best support renewable energy development in Massachusetts at Mass Energy's Green Power Bootcamp 2016. Spend an afternoon going over the nitty gritty details of policy and market dynamics. Find out how to support green power the right way and avoid greenwashers.

• • Green Municipal Aggregation in action - Hear how Melrose & Dedham are faring with their new electricity aggregation programs, and find out which communities are following suit.

  • Green Workplaces - Can green power be an employee benefit?

  • The Global Warming Solutions Act & other policy priorities -- Holding the state accountable.

  • Why renewable energy and electric vehicles are a marriage made in heaven.

  • What's next for solar in Massachusetts?

When: Monday, May 23, 1:30 to 4:00 pm

Where: The Non-Profit Center, 89 South Street, Boston, MA (near South Station)

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/green-power-bootcamp-2016-tickets-24999431974

Styrofoam recycling in Dedham

Drop off Styrofoam, scrap metal and textiles for recycling. Styrofoam stamped with #4, and #6 will be accepted, including polystyrene coffee cups, grocery meat trays and takeout food packaging.

When: Saturday, May 14, 8:00 am to noon

Where: the Dedham Middle School, 70 Whiting Avenue, Dedham

Fee: $10 fee for non-Dedham residents

More Info: see www.refoamit.com/event/dedham-ma/

Direct action in the climate movement

There are many opportunities for bold direct action on climate change this spring, from massive resistance to oil trains in Albany to the actions and protests being organized in West Roxbury by Resist the Pipeline. Come to a potluck and discussion about the role of direct action in the climate movement. Hear from Jay O’Hara and Marla Marcum, who are among the organizers of the Break Free action in Albany on May 14. Marla will also speak about opportunities to get involved in West Roxbury.

When: Thursday, April 7, 6-9 pm

Where: Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston St. #2

More Info: contact bostonclimateaction@gmail.com

Confronting Climate Change: A Conversation With Leaders in the Forefront of Climate Change Action and Environmental Advocacy

Panelists:

• • Dr. Amy Luers, Assistant Director, Climate Resilience and Information, White House Office of Science & Technology Policy

  • Dr. Elsie Sunderland, Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering at Harvard's Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Chan School of Public Health

  • Amy Larkin, Vice Chair, World Economic Forum’™s Global Agenda Council on Climate Change

  • Dr. Neenah Estrella-Luna, former board chair, Alternatives for Community and Environment, and Assistant Teaching Professor in Northeastern University's Doctor of Law and Policy program

When: Tuesday, March 29, 6-8 pm

Where: Harvard Kennedy School's Starr Auditorium

More Info and RSVP: contact Cristine_Russell@hks.harvard.edu

Roslindale Village (Walkable) Film Series

Check out the first Roslindale Village (Walkable) Film Series sponsored by WalkUP Roslindale in partnership with GreeningRozzie. The series is free. The first film is Holding Ground, a cautionary tale of urban policies gone wrong in Roxbury in 1985, and a message of hope for all American cities. GreeningRozzie is sponsoring the last film in the series, This Changes Everything on Saturday, May 7 at 2 pm.

When: Thursday, March 3, 6:30 pm

Where: a private home on South Street

More Info and RSVP: see www.walkUProslindale.org/film

Armchair Garden Tour

Roslindale Green & Clean presents “Armchair Garden Tour, A Breath of Summer in the Middle of Winter.” This presentation will offer a photo tour of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and the Ladew Topiary Gardens in Maryland. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served.

When: Thursday, February 18, 7 pm

Where: Roslindale House, 120 Poplar Street

More Info: see www.roslindalegreenandclean.org/?p=1011

Rally for climate justice with BostonCAN

December 12 is the last day of the climate talks in Paris. There’s progress, but not enough to avoid massive disruption, like flooding much of Boston within the next 50 years. Join a rally calling for jobs, justice and real climate action. The Boston Climate Action Network contingent is meeting at Park Street Station at 1 pm and walking to the rally at the Common bandstand.

When: Saturday, December 12, 1 to 3 pm

Where: Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common

More info: RSVP at http://www.jobsjusticeclimate.org/?utm_medium=email#intro

Go Boston 2030: Imagining Our Transportation Future - Idea Roundtables

Help make our transportation system greener. Join Boston Transportation in an Idea Roundtable designed to improve walking, transit, cycling, and driving.

When: Thursday, November 19, 6:00 to 8:30 pm

Where: Roslindale Community Center, 6 Cummins Highway

More Info: RSVP

docs.google.com/forms/d/1SH8PtYcO7N_AJBIddA9Wshj-7957v0VN4MFylNovQ6g/viewform

Climate Change Teach-In

Learn to effectively advocate for reducing greenhouse gas emissions at the free Citizens' Climate Lobby Climate Change teach-In. Speakers include Dr. James Hansen, Columbia professor and former NASA Chief Climate Scientist; Steve Curwood, Living on Earth Producer and Host; Mark Reynolds, Citizens' Climate Lobby Executive Director; and Scott Nystrom, Senior Economic Associate with Regional Economic Models, Inc.

When: Saturday, November 14, 2-5 pm

Where: Courtyard by Marriott, 2200 Southwood Dr., Nashua, NH

Registration: tinyurl.com/NH-teach-in

Citizens’ Climate Lobby 2015 Northeast Regional Conference

Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s Northeast Regional Conference includes attend training sessions on how to engage the media to keep calls for climate action in the news; move political opinion through effective dialogue; make the most of town hall meetings with candidates; learn about regional climate change impacts; and understand the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

When: Saturday, November 14, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm, and Sunday, November 15, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Where: Courtyard by Marriott, 2200 Southwood Dr., Nashua, NH

Fee: $50 if you register by November 7

More Info: Gary Rucinski at gary.rucinski@gmail.com

Registration: donate.citizensclimateeducationcorp.org/events/2015-northeast-ccl-regional-conference/e59476

Rally and March to Stop the West Roxbury Lateral pipeline

Spectra Energy has put out the traffic cones along the route of the proposed West Roxbury Lateral pipeline and is set to begin digging. This high capacity, high pressure pipeline will pass through a densely populated area and terminate across the street from a quarry where there is active blasting. Join the Rally and March to Stop the West Roxbury Lateral pipeline!

When: Sunday, September 27, 2:00 PM

Where: Billings Field, Lagrange Street, West Roxbury

More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/429857630547805/

Healy Field Community Garden Design Meeting

Please join us for the final design meeting for our new community garden!

When: Thursday, August 27, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Where: Roslindale Community Center, 6 Cummins Highway

More Info: contact Deb at (617) 522-8383

8th Annual Boston GreenFest

Boston GreenFest is the Northeast’s largest free ecological, multi-cultural music festival with performances, speakers and more than 100 green exhibits. Boston GreenFest is putting together a team of volunteers. If you can help out, contact Owen Toney to sign up for the set-up or tear down crews. To volunteer, call 617-427-6293 or email otoney@comcast.net.

When: Friday-Sunday, August 21-23, 2015, noon to 10:00 pm (6:00 pm Sunday)

Where: Boston City Hall Plaza

More Info: see www.bostongreenfest.org or contact (617) 477-4840 or info@bostongreenfest.org

Boston Fab Fest

The Fab Festival is a celebration of making and creativity. The weekend will include exhibitions, demonstrations, cool performances, hands-on activities for the whole family, and talks and panels featuring great makers from around the world. The fest is free and open to the public.

When: Saturday, August 8, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm and Sunday, August 9, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Where: Reggie Lewis Center, Roxbury Crossing, Boston

More Info: see www.fab11.org/fab-festival/boston-fab-festival/

Healy Field Community Garden Design Meeting

Please join us this Wednesday for the second of three meetings to design our new community garden!

When: Wednesday, July 29, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Where: Roslindale Community Center, 6 Cummins Highway

More Info: contact Deb at (617) 522-8383

Solar Day of Action

Join the Solar Day of Action to speak up about our need to raise the cap on solar energy. Gather at the State House for a rally and then go in to speak with legislators and their staff about the importance of net metering for boosting solar energy in Massachusetts.

When: Thursday, July 30, 10:45 am - 1:45 pm

Where: Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St, Boston

More Info: see Environment Massachusetts Solar Day of Action

Roslindale Styrofoam Collection

Keep Styrofoam out of landfills! Save your Styrofoam and bring it to Acupuncture & Herbs in Rozzie Square to be recycled. All food containers must be rinsed - no food particles. Styrofoam only, no foam rubber or plastic.

Bring:

• Packing blocks (does not need to display a recycling symbol on it)

• Produce and meat trays (please rinse)

• Take out containers (please rinse)

• Hot cups such as Dunkin' Donuts, Honey Do and Cumberland Farms

• Foam egg cartons

• Food trays

• White insulation sheets

When: Saturday, July 11, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Where: Acupuncture & Herbs, 16 Cohasset St. (near Fornax)

More Info: contact Karen Kirchoff at 617-522-3990 or kirchoffacu@aol.com

2015 Roslindale Garden Tour

Don’t miss Roslindale Green & Clean’s 2015 Roslindale Garden Tour! Tickets are $15 before June 15, $20 on and after June 15.

When: Saturday, June 20, 10 am - 4 pm

Where: Start at the Roslindale Green & Clean table at the Roslindale Farmers Market in Adams Park.

More Info and Tickets: www.roslindalegreenandclean.org/

Hull Summer Cruise & Wind Turbine Tour

Join Mass Energy for a relaxing afternoon of sailing from Boston to Pemberton Point to visit and tour Hull 1, the first community-scale wind turbine in Massachusetts. Tickets are $10 (plus $1.49 online ordering fee). For a limited time, Mass Energy members can save 50% on tickets.

When: Friday, June 19, 1-5 pm

Where: Rowes Wharf, Boston

More Info: contact Sean Hutton at sean@massenergy.org or 617-524-3950 x144

Walking Vigil in opposition to the West Roxbury-Dedham Lateral Pipeline

There will be a Red Ribbon Walking Vigil from Dedham to West Roxbury the week before the pipeline construction is to begin. Please join us before 1:00 on the green outside of First Church in Dedham.

When: Sunday and Monday, June 14-15, 1 pm

Where: First Church of Dedham-Unitarian Universalist, 670 High St, Dedham, Massachusetts 02026

More Info: www.facebook.com/events/1171590446252348/

To learn more about the pipeline, see the GreeningRozzie blog.

Exploration of Boston’s “hidden” parkway by bicycle

Join RozzieBikes for a 2-hour bicycle tour of the 2.5 mile corridor that borders Roslindale and Mattapan. The corridor has the potential to house large and small green spaces, including bike and walking paths, parks, tot-lots, picnic areas, and protected urban wild. The area is also vulnerable to destruction from pending and proposed development. The ride is appropriate for riders of all abilities.

When: Sunday, June 14, 7:30 am - 10 am (rain date of Sunday, June 2)

Where: Stop-n-Shop plaza (Walgreens end), American Legion Hwy near intersection with Hyde Park Ave.

More info: www.facebook.com/RozzieBikes

Citizens Climate Lobby

Join other Roslindale residents to learn about climate change and efforts to institute a fee on carbon emissions. Don Hnatowich will present a summary of recent research on global warming, and Gary Rusinski of the Citizens Climate Lobby will discuss efforts to shift economic incentives to reduce emissions.

When: Sunday, April 26, 3-5 pm

Where: 35 Knoll St.

RSVP and More Info: alnwright@gmail.com or text (617) 821-3648

Boston Shines - in Roslindale!

Come on out and help clean up our neighborhood. Let's sweep away the last remnants of our memorable winter and let spring shine through!

When: Saturday, April 25, 10 am

Where: Look for the Roslindale Village Main Street (RVMS) table in Adams Park

More info: www.cityofboston.gov/ons/BostonShines/

Flood Boston spokes council meeting

Help form a climate direct action network in Boston. This is the first meeting of representatives of Boston area organizations working on climate change.

When: Sunday, February 1, 3 pm

Where: Encuentro 5, 9 Hamilton Place, Suite 2a, Boston

More info: floodboston.wordpress.com/2015/01/27/first-spoke-scouncil-meeting/

Mayor Walsh's Civic Academy: the Climate Action Plan

Come learn about -- and comment on -- the City’s draft Climate Action Plan. Representatives from the city's Environment and Energy Department will be on hand to discuss the 2014 version of the triennial master plan for combating and responding to climate change.

When: Monday, November 17, 6:30 pm

Where: New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf

More Info: contact the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services at (617) 635-3485

Rally for Yes on 2 -- support updating the Bottle Bill

Join Councilor Matt O’Malley and other volunteers for Vote Yes on 2 (joining forces with Yes on 4/Earned Sick Time) for a rally to support the updated Bottle Bill. People will go out afterward to canvass and pass out literature about this important ballot initiative.

When: Sunday, October 26, 3:30 pm

Where: Roche Bros. Plaza, West Roxbury (Centre Street outside Starbucks)

More Info: RSVP to Rachel Poliner.

West Roxbury Pipeline Community Meeting

West Roxbury Saves Energy, with support from Rep. Coppinger and Councilor O'Malley, is holding a community meeting to discuss the new, high-pressure natural gas pipeline Spectra Energy wants to run through West Roxbury, terminating in a Metering & Regulating Station across the street from an active quarry.

When: Wednesday, October 8, 7 pm

Where: Irish Social Club, 119 Park St., West Roxbury

More info: WRLateralPipeline@gmail.com

People’s Climate March!

350 Massachusetts is sending busloads of Bay Staters to the Big Apple. You can catch a bus from Jamaica Plain.

When: Sunday, September 21

Where: New York City

More Info: for tickets and more information, contact 350 Massachusetts

Clothing drive for the Green Learning Center

When you go through your closets as part of your spring cleaning, put your unwanted clothes, shoes, linens and household items aside. During the week of June 1-7, bring them to the West Roxbury Branch of Eastern Bank to help raise funds for the Green Learning Center.

When:  June 1-7

Where:  Eastern Bank, West Roxbury Branch, 2029 Centre Street, West Roxbury.

More Info:  contact Foundation for a Green Future at http://www.foundationforagreenfuture.org

Boston Shines Neighborhood Cleanup

Come join community members from around the Healy Field area for this year’s Boston

Shines community clean-up event in Roslindale!  A greener world starts at home, so come take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen the roots of environmentalism and community in Roslindale! Coffee and donuts at 10:00, and lunch break at 11:30.

When:  Saturday, May 3rd, 10:00

Where:   Temple Vietnam65, 68 Bradeen Street, Roslindale

More Info: Sister Nancy at Casserly House66 (617-469-6457)

Is There a Dinosaur in Your Basement? The Latest in Heating/Cooling Efficiency

Hear HVAC-and-energy expert Brad White discuss the latest on heating and cooling options for your home, with a focus on energy efficiency and saving money.

When:  Monday, April 7, 6:30 to 8:00 PM

Where:  West Roxbury Library, 1961 Centre Street, West Roxbury

More info:  westroxburysavesenergy.org67

Green Justice Coalition Victory Party

Join BostonCAN in celebrating victories in GJC's campaign for fair labor, community and environmental benefits from the state's efficiency program. We will also be demanding expansion of the new Efficient Neighborhoods Plus initiative, up from its current rollout in just 10 towns.

When: Wednesday, October 23, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Where: Malden Senior Center, 7 Washington Street, Malden (near Malden Center stop on Orange line)

More info: bostoncan.wordpress.com/events/68

Rob Hopkins (Transition Founder) at Tufts University

The Transition away from fossil fuels and towards… Resilience

Rob is the co-founder of the international Transition Network. He is the author of The Power of Just Doing Stuff and The Transition Handbook. The Independent lists Rob as one of the UK’s top environmentalists. The Observer calls him “one of Britain’s 50 New Radicals.” This is Rob’s first and only U.S. tour.

When: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 7:30 pm

Where: ASEAN Auditorium in the Cabot Intercultural Center, Tufts University

More info: www.transitionus.org/event/transition-away-fossil-fuels-and-toward-resilience69

To register: transition-tufts.eventbrite.com70

The Boston Local Food Festival

• Freshly harvested produce and seafood from farmers and fishermen

• Scrumptious, $6 servings, featuring locally grown foods

• Entertaining demonstrations and competitions by chefs and other food experts

• Lively local music of many cultural tastes

• Engaging exhibitions and playful activities for the kid in all of us

• Interactive workshops featuring local food leaders

• Food-inspired arts and crafts

• Recycling and sustainable practices for minimal waste

When: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 11 am to 5 pm

Where: The Rose Kennedy Greenway, Atlantic Ave. and Milk St., Boston

More info: bostonlocalfoodfestival.com/about-the-festival/#sthash.zLticdKu.dpuf71

Urban Agriculture Fair 2013

Exhibits, workshops and contests of composting, pickling, beekeeping, mushroom growing, cheesemaking, canning, wheat grinding, smoking and more.

When:  Sunday, September 15, 10 AM

Where:  Loring Greenough House, 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain

More info:  www.aghall.com/fair-2013.html72, (617) 388-7378

Harvard University FAS Monthly Environmental Movies/Brown Bag Lunch Series

When: Thursday, September 19, 12 pm

Where: Mallinckrodt 102, 12 Oxford Street, Cambridge

More Info: website73, Gosia Sklodowska at gosia_sklodowska@harvard.edu74

Rally to Make MA the First State to Divest from Fossil Fuels!

Description: A huge divestment rally in front of the State House for a bill that has a real chance of making Massachusetts the first state to divest from fossil fuels!

Where: State House, 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

When: Tuesday, September 10, 9:30 am

More Info: Darcy DuMont at dumont140@yahoo.com75 or call (413) 210-2201

Energy Exodus

Description: Concerned New Englanders will converge in Fall River, MA, near the largest coal- and gas-fired plant in the region to begin a 6-day march to Barnstable, MA, near the future home of Cape Wind, the nation’s first offshore wind farm.

When: August 28 through September 2

Where: Across the South Coast

More Info: energyexodus.org76, Better Future Project at info@betterfutureproject.org77 or call (617) 299-0771

Movie Night: Chasing Ice

Join us for an outdoor movie night co-hosted by Jamaica Plain New Economy Transition and JP Net to watch Chasing Ice, the story of one man’s mission to change the tide of history by gathering undeniable evidence of climate change.

When: Monday, August 5, 8 pm

Where: Old Oak Dojo, 14 Chestnut Place, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

More Info: jptransition.org/events/811/movie-night-chasing-ice78

Harvard University FAS Monthly Environmental Movies/Brown Bag Lunch Series

Join us for screenings of the most inspiring TED talks on a variety of environmental topics. Every 3rd Thursday of the month.

When: Thursday, August 15, 12 pm - 1 pm

Where: Mallinckrodt 102, 12 Oxford Street, Cambridge

More Info: gosia_sklodowska@harvard.edu79

Boston Greenfest

Boston GreenFest 2013 is a fully inclusive festival filled with fun learning experiences to address the important changes we need to make in our daily lives and our neighborhoods.

When: August 15-17

Where: Boston City Hall Plaza

More Info: Foundation for a Green Future, Inc  info@bostongreenfest.org80 or 617-477-4840

Mayoral EcoForum (Boston)

Join this lunchtime discussion examining the sustainable perspectives of our mayoral candidates.

When: Friday, August 16, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Where: Main Stage, Boston City Hall Plaza

More Info: www.bostongreenfest.org/mayoralecoforum.html81

350 Massachusetts’ Boston Node Meeting and Potluck

Join 350MA’s Boston Node for food, music, and speakers. Please bring a dish to share. The July meeting will focus on

• • 350MA “Summer Heat” actions happening in July and August

  • Campaigns for stopping the KXL Pipeline

  • Divestment of fossil fuels in universities, churches, and public institutions

  • Promoting clean energy in our city

When:  Tuesday, July 16, 6:30-8:30 PM

Where:   First Church in JP, 6 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain

More Info: 350ma.org82

City of Boston Urban Agriculture meeting for Roslindale/West Roxbury

The City of Boston is developing a new section of the zoning code (Article 89) to address the growing interest in urban agriculture.  To create clear guidance, we will be discussing these key elements:

• • commercial ground level and rooftop farms

  • farmers markets and farm stands

  • aquaculture, hydroponics and aquaponics

  • farm composting

  • farm soil safety

  • conditions for backyard keeping of hens and bees

When:  Wednesday, July 10, 630-8:30 PM

Where:   Roach Community Center, 1716 Center St., West Roxbury

More Info:  www.tinyurl.com/BRARezoneUrbanAgriculture/83

Boston Mayoral Candidates Environmental Forum

Join Boston’s Climate Action Network in a panel with the mayoral candidates. Hear about candidates’ plans for:

• • Opportunities for enhanced programs and policies on climate protection

  • Sustainable transportation

  • Green jobs

  • Parklands, air and water quality, urban agriculture…

When:  Tuesday, July 9, 12-2 PM

Where:   120 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02108

More Info: loie.hayes@gmail.com, Full description84 

PlanetSolar sails into Boston

PlanetSolar, the world’s largest solar-powered ship, arrived at Fan Pier in Boston on Saturday, June 22 for a four-day visit.

When: June 22-25

Where:  Fan Pier in Boston

More Info: www.planetsolar.org85

Strawberry Day with Mass Audubon

Pick your own organic strawberries, sample some of the first fruits and veggies of the season, see groundhogs, turtles, foxes, and pond animals, and explore how seeds work

When:  Saturday, June 22, 10 AM - 4 PM

Where:   Drumlin Farm

Admission: $7 Adult or teen, $5 Children (2-12) and seniors, Children under 2 free, Mass Audubon members free

More Info: Mass Audubon special event86 

350 Massachusetts’ Dancing For The Planet

See the seventh installment of the “Playing For The Planet” series, a way for creative performers to demonstrate support for and contribute to the struggle against global warming. The performance will feature:

• • Zoé Dance Company

  • Navarasa Dance Theater

  • Nani Agbeli & The Agbekor Society

  • Dance styles from across the globe will be represented.

When:  Friday, June 21, 7-9 PM

Where:   15 Newbury St., Boston, MA

Admission: $20, $15 for seniors and students. All proceeds to 350ma 

More Info: 781-396-0734, Facebook87, 350ma.org88, dancefortheplanet.eventbrite.com89

Boston Building Resources Book Talk

Come hear Jeff Deyette, the co-author of the Boston Globe bestseller Cooler Smarter: Practical Steps for Low-Carbon Living from the Union of Concerned Scientists. You’ll learn strategies for reducing your global warming emissions, and the details on how to take action at work, in your community, and politically.

When:  Thursday, June 6, 6:30-8:00 p.m

Where:   Boston Building Resources, 100 Terrace Street, Boston (near Roxbury Community College)

More Info:  Boston building resources site90 and RSVP91

Speaker Melina Laboucan-Massimo, Indigenous and Environmental Activist

Melina comes from the tar sands region of North Alberta, and will speak about the impacts of tar sands development.

When:  Friday, April 19, 7 p.m.

Where:   Leslie University, Cambridge MA

More Info:  350ma.org

Meeting of New Boston node for 350MA

This meeting will follow up on a successful first meeting in March to organize a new Boston node for 350MA.  Learn about 350MA’s current work on Tar Sands Oil Pipeline, Divestment and Carbon Tax Legislation.

When:  Thursday, April 25, 7-9 p.m.

Where:   Nate Smith House, 155 Lamartine Street, Jamaica Plain MA

More Info:  350ma.org

350MA Interest meeting

Concerned about the climate crisis? Join us for the first meeting of a potential Boston-based node of 350 Massachusetts. 350.org92, the global climate action movement, has sprouted several statewide nodes and 350MA is linking groups across the state. Learn about 350MA’s current work including Tar Sands Oil Pipelines, Divestmen and Carbon Tax legislation.

When:  Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m.

Where:  Nate Smith House, 155 Lamartine St. (one block from the Stonybrook T stop)

More Info:  JP Transition Events93