A walk to observe some of Natick's spactacular and unsung trees - with discussion and general appreciation for often unnoticed beauty in our midst. We will be crossing roads and may need to walk in the road where there may not be a sidewalk - but mostly on quiet side streets. We will be looking […]
Talk with multiple townhome owners who chose to install solar panels when the HOA allowed it in 2022. To reserve your spot, please text your first and last name to 781-883-0979. Look for text reply from Rick with specifics about your visit (no pets, children welcome if quiet and under supervision of parent at all […]
Aquaponics Lab Showcase: Join us at John F. Kennedy Middle School for an exciting showcase of our Aquaponics Lab! We will be showcasing our thriving symbiotic system of vegetation and fish on the 4th floor. Throughout the year, our 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students have been delving into the world of sustainable agriculture, experimenting with […]
Natick Climate Resilient Charles River Parks Improvements Project Self Guided Walking Tour, Vision, and Concept Dialogue This self-guided interactive site walk event for the Climate Resilient Charles River Parks Improvements Project will be an opportunity for the community to share their vision for the parks now and in the future, have a dialogue about park history, […]
Connect and serve with SPARK Kindness, Keep Natick Beautiful, Natick AMVETS Post 79, and the Natick Rotary Club at our community clean-up to improve the natural environment along the Cochituate Rail Trail in the area of AMVETS, from Rt. 9 to Rt. 30. Help with trail and shoreline clean-up! Connect with neighbors, enjoy nature, and […]
Water quality and water supply issues are frequently in the news locally, state-wide, and nationally. How much do you know about where Natick's water comes from? Join a local hydrogeologist for a 2.5-mile walk (round trip) along the Cochituate Rail Trail and learn about the aquifers that supply our water system, as well as ways we […]
Our home landscapes can be beautiful and also serve as valuable parts of the ecosystem, if we manage them with nature in mind. Native Plant Trust's new CEO, Tim Johnson, recently used the phrase "bio-productive gardens" to describe home landscapes managed in a way “so that everything that flows through them, from rainwater to birds, […]
Celebrate compassion for the Earth and each other through delicious food! Whether you’re a seasoned vegan chef or simply curious about plant-based cuisine, we invite you to be part of this wonderful event. Eating less meat is one of the MOST IMPACTFUL ways to reduce our contribution to the carbon emissions that are causing climate […]
What do you love or appreciate about our earth? Natick 2nd graders created art to share their answer to this question, and you can find their artwork posted in businesses throughout Natick. Take some time this weekend to stroll by business windows and be inspired by these young artists and their love for our planet. […]
TCAN is thrilled to be presenting the highly anticipated documentary Common Ground as part of the Natick Earth Day celebrations on Wednesday May 1 from 7:30pm in the TCAN Screening Room. Common Ground is the sequel to the phenomenally successful documentary, Kiss The Ground which touched over 1 billion people globally and inspired the United States Department of […]
Massachusetts has had a rebate for electric cars since 2014, called MOR-EV. This year, the rebate underwent some big changes, thanks to last year’s climate law. During this webinar, we’ll go over the rebate in depth. Maybe you know Massachusetts has a rebate for electric cars and trucks called MOR-EV. What you might not know […]
The Seedling Sale will open from 8.30-10.30am for members and then it will be open to non-members. No need for tickets for this event.See HERE for the list of organic seedlings that will be available to purchase. Farm Fest 2024 will open at 10am. Walk-ups welcome or you can pre-purchase your ticket for the event HERE.Below […]