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SUMMARY:Film & Quest! The Extraordinary Caterpillar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration required. \nPresented in partnership with the Wellesley Natural Resources Commission.
URL:https://econatick.org/event/film-quest-the-extraordinary-caterpillar/
LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States
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SUMMARY:MassEnergize Community Climate Leaders Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nhttps://www.massenergize.org/annual-conference/
URL:https://econatick.org/event/massenergize-community-climate-leaders-conference/
LOCATION:Bentley University\, 175 Forest St\, Waltham\, 02452\, United States
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SUMMARY:Geothermal Solutions Forum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister here. \nTopics\n\nGeothermal technologies and how they work\nLow\, predictable operating costs\nFinancing structures\, ownership models\, incentives\nResilient\, healthy\, low-carbon systems\n\nProgram\nView the event program on the Geothermal Forum program page. \nParking\nView Geothermal Forum parking map. \nPress Release\nView Geothermal Forum press release.
URL:https://econatick.org/event/geothermal-solutions-forum/
LOCATION:Wellesley Village Church\, 2 Central Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
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SUMMARY:Heat Pumps 101
DESCRIPTION:  \nGo Heat Pumps!\n  \nYou 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. \nHere’s why heat pumps are gaining popularity across Massachusetts: \nHeating and cooling in one efficient system\nHeat 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. \nLower emissions and a cleaner energy future\nHeating 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. \nComfort\, safety\, and better indoor air quality\nHeat 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. \nIncentives can cover thousands of dollars\nPrograms 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. \n📣 Curious if heat pumps are right for you?\nJoin our webinar to learn how heat pumps work\, compare costs\, explore available incentives\, and learn how to get quotes from trusted installers. \n  \nApril 22\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM\n Register: bit.ly/heat-pumps-101\nTogether\, we can create more comfortable homes and a cleaner energy future for our communities. \n \nAn Acton Clean Energy Coach explains his heat pump system. (Photo: K. Root Watkins) \n  \n 
URL:https://econatick.org/event/heat-pumps-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Speak for the Trees
DESCRIPTION:Research shows that living near trees improves mental and physical health\, reducing stress\, heart disease\, and depression while supporting children’s learning and development. \nDavid 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. \nMr. Meshoulam’s presentation will be online. Register for this free webinar at MetroWestClimateSolution.org.
URL:https://econatick.org/event/speak-for-the-trees/
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SUMMARY:Cochituate Rail Trail Spring Clean-up
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will be picking up litter\, raking leaves\, cleaning granite markers and bronze plaques\, removing junk and more!\nPlease join us!\nLast minute volunteers welcome!\nMeet at the Mechanic Street Lot\, 9 AM – 12 Noon.\nPlease sign up at FriendsOfNatickTrails.org. \nNote: Rain date April 26th.
URL:https://econatick.org/event/cochituate-rail-trail-spring-clean-up/
LOCATION:CRT Mechanic Street lot\, 11 Mechanic St.\, Natick\, 01760\, United States
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration - Walk in the Footsteps of Thoreau
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day on Sunday the 26th with a walk to Walden Pond. \nMultiple 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.  \nMeet 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. \nFeaturing short talks by: \n\nRichard Smith – Concord public historian and Thoreau scholar – on Walden\nSabine von Mering – environmental activist\, Brandeis professor – on Civil Disobedience\nThea Iberall – Jewish Climate Action Network – eco-poetry\nPeter Alden – naturalist – on nature in Thoreau and our time\nRoger Rosen – guitarist\, folk singer – leading us in song\n\nFor more information or to get involved with the planning contact Brad Hubbard-Nelson or Alex Chatfield.
URL:https://econatick.org/event/earth-day-walk/
LOCATION:Lincoln and Concord MA
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