Events

  Go Heat Pumps!   You may have heard more people in Massachusetts talking about heat pumps—and for good reason. Heat pumps are an efficient, all-electric system that can heat […]

Research shows that living near trees improves mental and physical health, reducing stress, heart disease, and depression while supporting children’s learning and development. David Meshoulam, founder and executive director of Speak for the Trees, will speak about "tree equity" in Boston, the benefits of urban trees, as well as various programs for improving the city tree canopy. […]

Volunteers will be picking up litter, raking leaves, cleaning granite markers and bronze plaques, removing junk and more! Please join us! Last minute volunteers welcome! Meet at the Mechanic Street Lot, 9 AM – 12 Noon. Please sign up at FriendsOfNatickTrails.org. Note: Rain date April 26th.

Celebrate Earth Day on Sunday the 26th with a walk to Walden Pond. Multiple groups starting from Concord and Lincoln will converge at the Thoreau Cabin Site to celebrate the natural world and renew our commitment to protect it. A simple meet-up with music, inspiring words, and sharing of wishes & commitments. Meet at First […]

Come to the Farm and enjoy the spring sunshine! The Farm is free to visit, every day of the year during daylight hours. We celebrate Earth Day every day by operating a certified-organic, no till method that helps to feed the soil and our community! Come by and say hello to the seedlings, compost piles, […]

The 40th annual Natick Board of Health Household Hazardous Waste drop off day is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Natick Department of Public Works at 75 West Street. Due to the limit of 300 cars, we must sell tickets in advance and you must have a […]

Our Theme: "MAKE A SHIFT, GIVE THE EARTH A GIFT, FIND THE JOY!" Explore more than 20 booths and tables, 9:00am to 1:00pm. Pick up a PASSPORT at any table, and collect a sticker for your passport at each table you visit. Win a prize for collecting 5 stickers if you can tell us:  What […]

Natick 2nd graders have been busy creating artwork that shows what they love or appreciate about our Earth, and you can view their artwork at Natick downtown businesses and businesses in Natick South Village. Be inspired by some of our community's youngest students, consider what you love about the earth, and commit to change one […]

Walk the trail and learn about Fiske Pond and Henry Wilson, our 18th Vice President. Meet at the Middlesex Path kiosk on the north side of Rt. 135 by Eddie's Park (dog park). The trail can be quite wet during the spring so boots or waterproof shoes are recommended! Please be sure to dress appropriately […]