Transition FraminghamA Sustainable Lifestyle
When: Tuesday, November 1st, 7 PM Where: McAuliffe Branch Library, 746 Water St., Framingham A talk about how individual actions can contribute to reducing climate change and lead to a happier, healthier life that aligns with everything that surrounds us. By Claudia Gustafson writer of The Happy Bee Blog
Another FREE Movie: Hacking Democracy
When: Monday, October 17, 7 PM – 9 PM Where: Sherrill Hall (St. Paul’s Church) side/rear entrance; 39 E. Central Street, Natick, MA Filmed over three years this daring exposé follows the investigations of a team of citizen activists and hackers as they take on the electronic voting industry, targeting the Diebold corporation. “Hacking Democracy” uncovers incendiary […]
Farm Pond Fall and Vintage Bike Fest
When: Sunday, October 16th, 11 am – 3 pm Where: Dudley Road in Framingham Framingham Downtown Renaissance (FDR) has teamed up with Cisco Cycles, LLC to host the 4th Annual Farm Pond Fall Festival and inaugural Vintage Bicycle Meet. This co-sponsored dueling event will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 11AM to 3PM […]
Wild Cranberry Picking and Picnic
When: Saturday, October 15th, 10:30 AM Where: Wachusett Reservoir, Boylston MA No charge for this program Join Rabbi Katy Allen for a morning prayer service, wild cranberry picking, and a picnic at Wachusett Reservoir. The service will be be rooted in the Jewish Shabbat morning service but will be accessible and welcoming to all. There will […]
FREE Movie: True Cost
When: Saturday, October 15th, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Where: FireSeed Arts, 2 Watson Place (Building 7 in the Saxonville Mills. Map) See a film that will open your eyes to the true cost of fast fashion This 2015 documentary by Andrew Morgan shines a light on what feeds shoppers’ desires for cheap clothing, and the […]
Seed Banking & Ex-Situ Conservation
When: TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 5th, 7 pm – 9 pm Where: Costin Room of the Framingham Main Branch Library; 49 Lexington Street; Framingham, Massachusetts 01702 Plants are critical to maintaining functioning ecosystems, and often constitute what we think of when we think of a “habitat”. New England Wild Flower Society has conserved and promoted native plants in New […]
Seed Lending Library Talk
Tuesday September 20, 7:00pm Christa McAuliffe Branch Library, Community Room Tom Hanson from Hanson’s Farm, a fifth generation farm on Nixon Road in Framingham, will join us for an informal talk on The Hanson’s Tomato and Other Seed-saving Tips. Hanson’s Farm has a farm stand, farmers’ markets, pick-your own vegetables, and C.S.A. shares available. This will also be a chance for […]
Locavore Potluck Picnic
When: Saturday, August 27th, 2 pm – 4 pm Where: Butterworth Park, 90 Arthur St, Framingham 01702 We will provide tables for the food, plus plates, flatware, cups, water and lemonade. You bring a blanket, lawn chairs, etc. Fun to had by all
5th Annual Framingham Garden Tour!
When: Saturday, August 13th, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm* Where: 24 Vernon Street Thinking of starting or improving a veggie garden next year, or even this fall? Come tour our town’s community gardens as well as home gardens – each with different designs and focus. Get inspiration, ideas and advice from local gardeners.Carpool starts at […]
Composting for Everyone: Beginner to Advanced
When: Thursday, June 9th, 7 to 8:30 PM Where: Community Room, New McAuliffe Library, 746 Water St, Framingham In this 75 minute workshop we explore many aspects of composting. We explain what compost is and how the break down process works. We will give tips and techniques for how to set up a home composting […]