Recycle Your Old Textiles
2025-05-10 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Fisk Methodist Church, 106 Walnut Street, Natick, MA, US
Once again, the women of Fisk Church are holding their semi-annual textile recycling event.
As old clothes and other discarded textiles can no longer be “thrown away”, fill a bag or box with your unwanted items and drop them off at FIsk Methodist Church on Saturday, May 10th between 9a-Noon. SImple Recycling will pick everything up for reprocessing, keeping them out of landfills and incinerators.
Accepted items include shoes, pillows, blankets, drapes, hats, pocketbooks, toys, towels, sleeping bags and other soft goods, as long as they are dry and free of hazardous materials (such as oil).
Funds raised benefit programs serving women and children locally.
For more information, contact Fisk Church at 508-653-1674 or fiskoffice@fiskumc.org

Natick Spring Trails Day
2025-05-17 13:00 - 21:00 | Various locations, see below, Natick, Various locations, see below, Natick, Massachusetts, US
There will be 3 concurrent projects going on at the same time on the 17th. If you can help, we ask that you sign up using the links below, so we can plan on the appropriate number of volunteers for each event.

Coolidge Hill Trail re-routing: Many of the trails to the top of Coolidge Hill are straight up and steep, and that has caused major erosion and safety issues. We will be re-routing 3 areas of the trail to avoid the steepest sections and create a more sustainable trail. This work will include clearing new trail sections and closing off the old sections. More details can be found in the attached document if you are interested.
Pickerel Pond bridge construction: There is a beautiful island site at Pickerel Pond that can only be accessed by a footbridge. We have begun construction of that bridge and are currently about halfway complete. The goal is to continue that work and hopefully finish the project. This work will include construction, people working in waders in the water to secure posts, and moving/cutting heavy wood.
Town Forest Mountain Bike Trail construction: This will be the 2nd day of construction of the new mountain bike trails going in at Town Forest. Blackstone Valley NEMBA will be guiding the activities to ensure the work is completed according to Mountain bike standards and is sustainable over the long run. This work will include clearing trails, digging, and building features.

If you are able to participate in any of these events, please use the links below to sign up. You’ll get more details in a few days on the specific time and meeting locations.

Coolidge Hill and Pickerel Pond work Sign Up Sheet: https://www.natickma.gov/1793/Natick-Trails-Day

Town Forest Bike Trail Construction Sign Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxtToxfGvFGZTJVuEr8fgKk7hDS4DbbrMZrwcwtr4-hP8NQA/viewform

Pre-Memorial Day Cleanup, Natick High School Memorial Field
2025-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 | NATICK FOOTBALL PARKING, Windsor Ave and West St, Natick, MA, US
Join KNB volunteers as we clean up this heavily-used area, including the field, bleachers and parking lot at Memorial Field. Let’s leave it much cleaner than we found it!

Where: Meet at Natick Football Parking lot at corner of Windsor Ave and West St
What to bring: Gloves, water bottle, hat, old clothes, sneakers/boots. We have extra gloves, pickers, bags and safety vests and there will be snacks!

Paved Paradise: The Ecological Impacts of America's Highway System
2025-06-03 23:00 - 2025-06-04 00:30
Forty million miles of roadways encircle the earth and cause massive ecological harm by disrupting the migration of wildlife, impacting species ranging from butterflies to cougars and even plants. Join Ben Goldfarb, award winning author and environmental journalist, to learn what can — and is — being done about it. You will never look at a highway the same way again.

4th Jewish Climate Action Conference: ​How Can We Work Together?
2025-06-08 12:30 - 21:00 | Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Road, Unit N/A, Wellesley, Massachusetts, US
The Fourth Jewish Climate Action Conference will focus on how we can work together to make necessary systemic change. Our goal is to inspire participants of all faiths by highlighting ongoing successful collaborative efforts, and to offer strategies for living a resilient and hopeful life in these troubled times.
The activism of the Jewish Climate Action Network of Massachusetts is rooted in the Jewish values of Tikkun Olam (repair of the world) and Shomrei Adamah (guardians of the earth). We invite the participation of anyone who holds these same values, regardless of faith. And if we’re going to reach our global climate goals by 2050, we need everyone to do the work right now.
Between the climate crisis and current world situation, there has never been a more challenging time to work together—which means our work is that much more necessary.
This will be a hybrid event, allowing local activists to gather together along with others from across the country for the purpose of strengthening community. In keeping with intersections among themes and topics, sessions will be presented by secular and Jewish climate organizations, synagogue green teams, interfaith leaders, individuals, teens and young adults, indigenous nations, and others interested in sharing their voices.
Some conference highlights:
Bill McKibben — A special message to the Jewish Climate Action Network from Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org and Third Act
Senator Elizabeth Warren — A special message to the conference
David Abel, Globe environment reporter and award-winning filmmaker — Keynote address
Speakers from Mothers Out Front, MassEnergize, Climate Change Recovery, Temple B’nai Brith, 350Mass, Dayenu, MCAN, Green Roots, Greener U, Greenvest, Jewish Earth Alliance, Third Act, Mayan Tikvah, JALSA, and more!

BVS Picnic on the Charles
2025-07-06 16:00 - 21:30
Boston Vegetarian Society’s Annual Outdoor Picnic Along the Charles River in Natick: This is a Pot-Luck, with ALL-VEGAN food.
Never hesitate to arrive alone to a BVS event!
Address will be sent to those who sign up here: BVS Summer Potluck Picnic – Saturday, July 5, 2025
Kids and dogs are very welcome and must be carefully overseen by their guardian as we are right on the water. Dogs must be on leash.
Drumming/Music/Song Circle: All who wish can join in a music/song/drumming circle! BYO drum or other musical instrument or song to share. Always fun!
Food
Please bring a vegan dish to serve 10-12 for each person coming with you. (Vegan = No meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs or honey.) Dishes should be table-ready (no prepping on site.)
Need recipe ideas? Browse here.
Bring serving utensils for your dish — put your name sticker on your dish and utensils.
No alcoholic beverages. We want everyone to have a safe drive home.
We strive to minimize waste, so please bring your refillable water bottle. We encourage you to bring a reusable plate, fork, and spoon. There is a sink available for rinsing. We will have some compostable utensils available.
Activities
Drumming/Music/Song Circle: All who wish can join in a music/song/drumming circle! BYO drum or other musical instrument or song to share. Always fun!
Boating:
Several canoes and kayaks will be available to borrow, or you can bring your own. Boating is at your own risk
Scenic Stroll:
You may want to stroll a half-mile to nearby South Natick Falls.
We need: tables, lawn chairs, volunteers
We have some folding tables and chairs, but could use more. Please note on the signup form if you can bring a folding table.

Please bring a lawn chair if you have one.
Please offer on the signup form to volunteer with set up, clean up, or maintenance of the food tables, if you can.

Donation: Please drop a dollar or two in the bag to help cover potluck supplies.
Accessibility
The backyard is grassy and a bit bumpy, but fairly even. We are sorry the house and restroom are not accessible. The rest room is on the second floor.

Tips for Beating the Heat
2025-07-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Natick Community Senior Center, 117 East Central Street, Natick, Massachusetts, US
TIPS FOR BEATING THE HEAT
Wednesday | July 9 | 1:00 PM
Join Dr. Roger Luckmann, Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health at UMass Medical School, who will discuss: What to expect and why we’re experiencing hotter summers and more heat waves in Massachusetts; how our bodies maintain a normal temperature and adapt to heat exposure; what happens when we get overheated – heat exhaustion and heat stroke; the conditions, activities and personal risk factors that increase the risk for heat illness including how to prevent it and how to respond to the symptoms. Dr. Luckmann will also discuss ways we can all contribute to cooling the planet. Following the presentation, stick around for a frozen treat. Register HERE

Natick's Net Zero Committee meeting
2025-09-17 23:00 - 2025-09-18 00:30 | Natick Community-Senior Center, 117 East Central Street, Unit null, Natick, Massachusetts, US
Natick’s Net Zero Natick Committee actively works with the Natick Sustainability Office to advance the Town of Natick’s goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In this capacity, the Committee will be responsible for:
– Tracking and reporting on community-wide greenhouse gas emissions– Updating the Town of Natick’s Net Zero Action Plan every five years– Advancing priorities identified in Natick’s Net Zero Action Plan– Engaging residents, businesses, institutions and volunteer groups to achieve Natick’s net zero goal– Advising the Select Board on issues related to Natick’s net zero goal
This meeting’s agenda is offered at this link.

Natick Net Zero Committee meeting
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Community Senior Center, 117 E Central St , Room Room 125, Natick, Massachusetts, US
Natick’s Net Zero Natick Committee actively works with the Natick Sustainability Office to advance the Town of Natick’s goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In this capacity, the Committee will be responsible for:
– Tracking and reporting on community-wide greenhouse gas emissions
– Updating the Town of Natick’s Net Zero Action Plan every five years
– Advancing priorities identified in Natick’s Net Zero Action Plan
– Engaging residents, businesses, institutions and volunteer groups to achieve Natick’s net zero goal
– Advising the Select Board on issues related to Natick’s net zero goal
This meeting’s agenda is offered at this link.
Reference Material:
Natick’s Net Zero Plan
Jan 14 Meeting Materials

Winter Carnival Film Screening
2026-01-29 17:30 - 21:00 | 6 Ballfield Rd, Lincoln MA, 6 Ballfield Road, Lincoln, MA
See Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light, a new, comprehensive documentary of her art and life, featuring a Q&A with director Paul Wagner and co-producer Ellen Wagner. Reception to follow. This free, open-to-all event is sponsored by the Friends of Modern Architecture and the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust.

Solar w/o Federal Incentives: Why It Still Works
2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:00
Join this webinar to learn how solar works, what options are available, and how it can help lower energy costs while supporting a cleaner, healthier community!

Burned By Billionaires - in conversation with Chuck Collins
2026-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Concord Public Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, 01742, United States
Virtual & in person at the Concord Public Library: How billionaires are burning up the planet and undermining democracy, with implications for the campaign to Stop Private Jet Expansion at Hanscom or Anywhere.
Chuck Collins, is a senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS), where he directs the Program on Inequality and the Common Good. Collins has written extensively on the underlying levers that driver the growing wealth gap, and has pioneered efforts to decrease the gap. His most recent book, published in October 2025, is Burned by Billionaires: How Concentrated Wealth and Power Are Ruining Our Lives and Planet. His research for this book is the subject of the Feb 22nd interview.
Interview by Diane Proctor, President of League of Women Voters Concord-Carlisle.
Note:

This event is hybrid. Details about how to attend online will be emailed to registrants on the day of.
The in-person portion of this event will be held in the Goodwin Forum at the Concord Public Library in Concord Center at 129 Main Street (not to be confused with the Fowler Branch of the Concord Library at 1322 Main Street in West Concord).

Cosponsored by: SPJE, League of Women Voters Concord-Carlisle, Sierra Club Massachusetts, Concord First Parish-Environmental Action Team, Green Acton, Green Maynard, Concord Climate Action Network (CCAN), Lexington Climate Action Network (LexCAN), Mothers Out Front Newton, Salem Alliance for the Environment (SAFE), and The Enviro Show based in Florence – see the growing list of co-sponsors here!

Framingham Repair Cafe
2026-03-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Scott Hall, 24 Vernon St., Framingham, United States
Got something that needs fixing or mending? Our volunteers can help fix many things, including: clothing, lamps, small appliances, computers/other electronics, bikes, batteries, toys, jewelry, and sewing machines. We will also have a station for sharpening straight knives, scissors and garden tools.
If you know what parts are needed, please get them ahead of time. Let us know if you have any questions 🙂
RSVP optional, but appreciated.

Maple Magic Pancake Breakfast
2026-03-14 08:30 - 11:30 | Memorial Elementary School, 107 Eliot St,, Natick, 01760, United States
Help Natick Community Organic Farm celebrate the sweetest time of year! Every sugaring season, the farm hosts an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast (with Natick Farm syrup, of course!). While you’re there, talk with other community organizations at the Lobby Fair, do some crafts with the farm’s 4H club, enjoy some live music, and take a Maple Sugaring tour before or after you eat!
Tickets are on sale now.

Make the Switch: From Gas to Cleaner Induction Cooking
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:00
Ready to upgrade your kitchen? Switch from gas to induction for faster, safer, and cleaner cooking!
Join our free webinar to learn how induction works, get tips, and discover incentives to make the switch easier.
Register now!
https://www.energizewayland.org/events/2147

Climate Conversation with Candidates
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:15
EcoNatick’s virtual Climate Conversation with the 3 candidates in a race for the 2 open seats on the School Committee will be at this Zoom link:
https://commonstreet.zoom.us/j/91516176893?pwd=[REDACTED]

While attendees will remain muted throughout the event, the chat will be open for comments and questions for the candidates which our moderator will select to be shared during the live event. The event will be recorded, and questions in advance from the public will be considered by the moderator, Susan Simone Kang.

The three candidates are:

Matt Brand (two term incumbent, parent of 2 NPS students)
Dr. Donna McKenzie (former two term member of the School Committee and chair of their Policy Sub-Committee)
Matt Welch (Education Professional, previous middle and high school English teacher, youth sports coach, Kennedy Middle School School Council, parent of 2 kids in NPS)

Film & Quest! The Extraordinary Caterpillar
2026-04-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
Join us for a movie screening followed by a hands-on biodiversity workshop. The 60-minute movie will be followed by a snack and a short discussion about biodiversity and why it is important. Participants will learn how to help the town document biodiversity using the iNaturalist App in preparation for the City Nature Challenge 2026 at the end of the month. The program will conclude with a 45-minute guided walk around Simons Park and the connecting trail, observing native plants and animals, taking pictures, and practicing how to use the app.
Registration required.
Presented in partnership with the Wellesley Natural Resources Commission.

MassEnergize Community Climate Leaders Conference
2026-04-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Bentley University, 175 Forest St, Waltham, 02452, United States
Join community organizers, municipal sustainability staff, climate volunteers, students, and anyone working to inspire and empower others to take meaningful climate action! This conference sold out the past two years and early-bird specials are available if you reserve your space now.
https://www.massenergize.org/annual-conference/

Geothermal Solutions Forum
2026-04-15 08:30 - 12:00 | Wellesley Village Church, 2 Central Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
This public event will explore the basics of geothermal and networked geothermal technologies, where they make sense, and strategies for implementation. Discussions will include real-world case studies from commercial, institutional, and mixed-use settings. Panelists will reflect on the potential for geothermal technology in Wellesley and beyond, and participants are invited to tour the Wellesley Village Church’s new geothermal system. Hosted by the Climate Action Committee and the Wellesley Village Church.
Register here.
Topics

Geothermal technologies and how they work
Low, predictable operating costs
Financing structures, ownership models, incentives
Resilient, healthy, low-carbon systems

Program
View the event program on the Geothermal Forum program page.
Parking
View Geothermal Forum parking map.
Press Release
View Geothermal Forum press release.

Heat Pumps 101
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
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 and cool your home while lowering emissions and improving comfort year-round. Join wonderful Bob Zogg of the HeatSmart Alliance and animated Kit Wu of the Laminar Collective to get an orientation to heat pumps, how they work, and how incentives can help you transition to clean energy.
Here’s why heat pumps are gaining popularity across Massachusetts:
Heating and cooling in one efficient system
Heat pumps provide both heating in the winter and cooling in the summer. They’re highly efficient, even in cold New England temperatures, and can help lower your energy use.
Lower emissions and a cleaner energy future
Heating with fossil fuels is one of the largest sources of climate pollution in Massachusetts. Switching to heat pumps helps reduce your home’s carbon footprint and supports the state’s transition to clean electricity.
Comfort, safety, and better indoor air quality
Heat pumps don’t burn fuel inside your home, which means no on-site combustion and fewer indoor air pollutants. They also provide steady, even heating and cooling.
Incentives can cover thousands of dollars
Programs like Mass Save offer generous rebates, 0% interest financing, and support to help make heat pumps more affordable. Additional programs through organizations like the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center may also be available.
📣 Curious if heat pumps are right for you?
Join our webinar to learn how heat pumps work, compare costs, explore available incentives, and learn how to get quotes from trusted installers.

April 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Register: bit.ly/heat-pumps-101
Together, we can create more comfortable homes and a cleaner energy future for our communities.

An Acton Clean Energy Coach explains his heat pump system. (Photo: K. Root Watkins)

Speak for the Trees
2026-04-22 19:00 - 21:00
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.
Mr. Meshoulam’s presentation will be online. Register for this free webinar at MetroWestClimateSolution.org.

Cochituate Rail Trail Spring Clean-up
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | CRT Mechanic Street lot, 11 Mechanic St., Natick, 01760, United States
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.

Earth Day Celebration - Walk in the Footsteps of Thoreau
2026-04-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Lincoln and Concord MA
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 Parish in Concord Center or St Anne’s Church in Lincoln at 2pm, arriving by 3pm to the cabin site after a 2 mile walk. Alternatively, you can park at the Walden Pond visitor center, and have a very short walk to the cabin site. There will be carpools returning to the starting point for those who would prefer.
Featuring short talks by:

Richard Smith – Concord public historian and Thoreau scholar – on Walden
Sabine von Mering – environmental activist, Brandeis professor – on Civil Disobedience
Thea Iberall – Jewish Climate Action Network – eco-poetry
Peter Alden – naturalist – on nature in Thoreau and our time
Roger Rosen – guitarist, folk singer – leading us in song

For more information or to get involved with the planning contact Brad Hubbard-Nelson or Alex Chatfield.

Earth Day All Around Natick
2026-05-02 07:30 - 2026-05-03 17:00 | Natick Town Common, 13 Common Street, Natick, Massachusetts, US
EcoNatick invites you to participate in the 5th year of a reimagined Earth Day celebration. Our vision is that Earth Day All Around Natick will unite residents in learning and taking action toward more sustainable living, addressing greenhouse gas emissions that are creating the climate crisis, and appreciating our amazing life-sustaining planet.
On the weekend of May 2-3, 2026 EcoNatick is partnering with community groups, organizations, families, individuals, businesses, and houses of worship to host Earth-friendly (mostly outdoor) activities all over town (think First Night or Artists Open Studios). We will feature these events on EcoNatick.org, along with an interactive map and schedule.
We envision that Earth Day All Around Natick will include a variety of hands-on, educational and FUN activities, and invite you to be creative in planning your event. Garden tours, energy equipment show-offs, trail clean-ups and meditative walks – all ideas are welcome! If you need inspiration, contact us.
Our celebration will also feature the “Earth-Friendly Fair,” on the Town Common on Saturday May 2, 9am-1pm. We welcome up to 25 informational tables/booths that follow our theme: “Make a shift, give the Earth a gift. Find the Joy!” We envision that each booth/table will offer a specific action (“shift”) people can take, and why it’s important, and how to find the joy in these efforts. We’re offering a fun “passport” to encourage families to circulate.
Our Event Host Guide 2-pager provides the details, along with the link to our Event Host Registration Form. Have a look, feel free to contact us if you have questions, and please register your event or booth by April 15th.

Visit Natick Community Organic Farm (self-guided)
2026-05-02 08:00 - 2026-05-03 18:00 | Natick Community Organic Farm, 117 Eliot Street, Natick, Massachusetts, US
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, and baby lambs*
*While Farmers will be present at the Farm that day to take care of the crops an animals, we do not have a set activity ready for Earth Day All Around Natick. Please feel free to stop by and wander around the Farm on your own!
ACCESSIBILITY: Uneven ground or steep slope.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection
2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Natick Department of Public Works, 75 West St., Room Parking Lot, Natick, Massachusetts, US
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 ticket with you when you arrive. No tickets will be sold that day: vehicles without a ticket will be turned away.
The ticket price is $10.00 per car for Natick Residents only.
If you are a Natick Resident and wish to participate, please visit the Health Dept. website for more information or call the office at 508-647-6460.
https://www.natickma.gov/808/House-Hazardous-Waste-Collection-Day

Earth-Friendly Fair!
2026-05-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Natick Town Common, 13 Common Street, Natick, Massachusetts, US
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 will be YOUR joyful shift?

Take the plastics Quiz, switch to reusable cotton mesh produce bags, Write a fun postcard to your state rep and senator in support of the Updated Bottle Bill, and learn how to reduce plastic in your life with Beyond Plastics Greater Boston.
Make Native American items out of recycled materials with Natick Nipmuc Tribe.
Find the “road less travelled” with Town of Natick’s Trails and Forest Stewardship and the Open Space Advisory Committee.
Help weave the colors together with Natick is United, to create public art with recycled materials.
Learn about the harms of vaping and be motivated to never start vaping, quit vaping, or properly dispose of vapes since they are harmful to the environment, offered by Natick 180 and the NATI Club at NHS.
Learn what “environment justice” means with Natick For Black Lives Matter MetroWest.
Get a textile recycling bag to fill up at home, and take a trivia challenge about plastics in clothing, courtesy of Fisk United Women in Faith.
Find out how Eversource is preparing the grid for electrification. What part you can play in achieving Massachusetts’ goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Reflect on things in nature using your senses, with folks from The Green Spiral.
Check out a mini split heat pump system and consider making the switch to keep off the gas with Elephant Energy.
Sign up for a 15- or 45-minute consultation to learn how heat pumps work, explore solutions specific to your home, as well as incentives, rebates, and financing opportunities to decarbonize your home with MassSave.
Get free seeds and advice on planting natives, herbs, vegetables, and flowers, from Natick Garden Club.
What’s Wild in the Water? Take a close-up look at the small creatures with different body parts and behaviors that allow them to live in local freshwater ponds, lakes, and vernal pools. Learn how they help you, and how you can help them, with Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary.
Sign a petition asking our state legislature to pass a strong climate bill; email your state legislators; and post your thoughts about climate change on an art board, courtesy of 350 Mass MetroWest.
Make a button with an eco-friendly theme, with folks from the Trustees of the Bacon Free Library.
Grow your own microgreens at home, with materials offered by Natick is United.
Learn about Mass Save Energy Audits, Solar and high efficiency windows with Neeeco.

Kids' Art Walk
2026-05-02 09:00 - 2026-05-03 18:00 | Downtown Natick & South Natick Village, Natick, 01760, United States
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 simple thing in your everyday living to leave a positive impact on our earth for our children.
Artwork will be in street-facing windows, but we invite you to support local shops with your business as you enjoy the artwork.
ACCESSIBILITY: Parking proximity may challenge those with limited mobility.

Guided Historic Trail Walk
2026-05-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Middlesex Path at Eddie’s Park, 111 West Central Street, Natick, 01760, United States
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 for a wooded area including long pants and bug spray to deter ticks.

WEATHER: This event will happen “rain or shine.”
ACCESSIBILITY: Uneven ground or steep slope
Led by Terri Evans of the Natick Open Space Advisory Committee and Natick Historical Society.

Natick's Aquifers (what's an aqui fer?)
2026-05-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Baseball field parking lot, 0 West Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Learn about Natick’s aquifers through demonstrations and short hikes to observe various geologic deposits that make up aquifer and non-aquifer materials; learn about how aquifers can become contaminated and how to protect them.
Wear sturdy shoes; short hiking involved.
EXACT MAP LOCATION HERE.
ACCESSIBILITY: Uneven ground or steep slope.
