Mystic River Watershed Association
Tuesday, September 11, 8–9 PM
Mass Rivers Alliance Policy Director Gabby Queenan will present ways to engage in effective advocacy for the Mystic River. mysticriver.org. 20 Academy Street, Arlington.
CoastSweep Cleanup
Friday, September 21, 9 AM–12 PM
Join Charles River Conservancy for their annual CoastSweep Cleanup. CoastSweep is a statewide event to raise awareness and clean waterfronts. With CRC you will remove litter and debris from the parklands and collect data on the specific types of debris found. Volunteers can work in two locations in Cambridge and Watertown. mass.gov/coastsweep. To volunteer, RSVP via email to Sasha at svallieres@thecharles.org.
Belmont Stormwater Working Group Meeting on Climate Resilience
Wednesday, September 26, 7–9 PM
Julie Wormser, deputy director of the Mystic River Watershed Association, will speak about their Climate Resilience program to work with municipalities, businesses, and community organizations on a regional climate resilience strategy for the watershed. Discussion will include the ways that Belmont groups, businesses, and the town can help increase resilience to both drought and flooding from climate change. mysticriver.org. Belmont Public Library, Assembly Room, 336 Concord Avenue, Belmont.
Belmont Recycling Days
Saturday, September 29, 9 AM–12 PM
Drop off oversized cardboard and old barrels and recycling bins that canít be reused. Cardboard must be flattened at home and kept dry. Remember, barrels smaller than 32 gallons can be reused as a container for yard waste. Stickers for these barrels are available at the DPW Office, Winters Hardware, and Hillside True Value. Recycling bins can be reused as storage or as a container to bring your recyclables from the house to the cart outside. belmont-ma.gov/dpw-highway-division. Town Yard, 37 C Street, Belmont.
Saturday, October 20, 9 AM–1 PM
The semiannual Big Recycling Day includes paper shredding, electronics, textiles, eyeglasses, books, CDs, DVDs, propane tanks, and bicycles (no cardboard or styrofoam). Boston Builders will be on-site. Belmont residents only. No rigid bulky plastics. Fees may apply. Details will follow as the date approaches: belmont-ma.gov/dpw-highway-division. Town Yard, 37 C Street, Belmont.
Grow Native Massachusetts Workshops
Saturday, September 22, 9 AM–1 PM
Invasive Plant Identification and Management with Chris Polatin, founder of Polatin Ecological Services. Come to gain a detailed understanding of how to successfully control the most common invasive species, with options for both mechanical and chemical control. This program will start in the field and end in the classroom. $42 for members; $52 for non-members. grownativemass.org. The Great Hall at Cedar Hill, 265 Beaver Street, Waltham.
Wednesday, October 17, 5:30–7:30 PM
Landscaping for Bird Diversity with Claudia Thompson, founder of Grow Native Massachusetts. Come for an in-depth exploration of how to create landscapes that support bird diversity. We will also consider the pros and cons of direct human intervention through bird feeders and houses, and how best to support native songbirds in preference to non-native species. $28 for members; $38 for non-members. grownativemass.org. The Great Hall at Cedar Hill, 265 Beaver Street, Waltham.
Sustainable Belmont Meetings
Wednesday, September 12, 7–8:30 PM
Green Strategies for a Fabulous School Year
A panel of Belmont residents will briefly explain this yearís school district sustainability initiatives. Meet a middle-school Trash Basher and learn about waste reduction, composting, and recycling, Safe Routes to School, and climate change. This is a kid-friendly event with toys for the little ones, a craft project for older kids, and snacks for everyone. sustainablebelmont.net. Belmont Public Library, Assembly Room, 336 Concord Avenue, Belmont.
Wednesday, October 3, 7–8:30 PM
Climate Action Plan Targets Along the Way
Belmontís Energy Committee members and Sustainable Belmont will present interim targets in the townís Climate Action Plan. You will leave this meeting with tangible steps to reduce carbon emissions. sustainablebelmont.net. Check website for location.
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