The first cohort of Energy Advocates is currently in training (Fall 2022). Look for the launch of this service in January 2023. We hope that a second cohort will be trained in the future. Stay tuned! Would you like to help your neighbors adopt clean energy solutions? The Town of Acton and EnergizeActon.org is looking […]
GARDEN AS IF THE EARTH MATTERS: Planting for Biodiversity and Climate Resilience Watch the recording HERE. Watch Anna Fialkoff, from the Wild Seed Project in Portland, Maine, as she explores how gardening with native plants helps foster biodiversity and creates more resilient landscapes. Formerly of the Native Plant Trust in Framingham, MA, Anna […]
Are you worried about your utility bills? Are you wondering if there is a better way to heat and cool your home/living space? Then drop by Acton’s ENERGY COSTS RESOURCE FAIR anytime between 5-7pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at the Acton Senior Center/Human Services Building, 30 Sudbury Rd, Rear, Acton. (Look for Energy Costs […]
Eric Toensmeier, of Project Drawdown, writes, "We can't mitigate climate change without agriculture, so we have to find ways for agriculture to be part of the solution, instead of part of the problem." How can local farms play a role in the solution? Two area farms--Gaining Ground in Concord and The Good Food Farm in […]
Planet Power: Exploring Renewable Energy with Children Sargent Memorial Library, 427 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough, MA Saturday, March 11, 2023, 1:00-2:30pm Bring your children, 2-12 years old, to this interactive program exploring renewable energy. Sponsored by the Chinese Family Network, this EnergizeActon.org presentation will include songs, a special read-aloud, a movement activity where the children […]
Concerned about the negative impacts of lawns on humans, pets, wildlife, and the environment? In this free webinar, Chip Osborne, national expert on organic, sustainable lawns, will discuss the impacts of conventional lawn and garden chemicals; how to transition to a sustainable, organic lawn; and how to ensure that lawn maintenance companies are using […]
Are you and your neighbors heating with oil? Is your heating system aging and in need or replacement? Are you curious about upgrading your home heating system to a more environmentally friendly, efficient, and cleaner heat pump system that also provides cooling? The Northbriar neighborhood has been identified as a community where many of you […]
Do you know that most of Acton's public water comes from relatively shallow wells? Join this free walk and learn about the factors that impact our water supply and how we can take action to protect it. This is a family friendly stroll lead by the Acton Water District and local naturalists. Enjoy STEM connections […]
Are you thinking about switching from oil heat to efficient cold-weather heat pumps that heat AND cool? Are you considering solar, especially with the increased federal solar incentives? Do you want to decrease your carbon footprint? On April 29th, come and talk with Acton neighbors who have already adopted clean energy technologies! Click HERE […]
Hooray for biodiversity . . . and carbon storage! In order to keep carbon in the ground, we need to protect habitats. Here is an activity that helps people value these habitats. Please join us as we document and celebrate biodiversity in Acton and Boxborough. As you may know, there are over 2,000 acres of […]