Climate & Sustainability Events in and Around Maynard
Green Maynard Monthly Meeting
Monday, April 21, at 7 pm
Green Maynard monthly meeting. Email begreenmaynard [at] gmail.com for the Zoom link.
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Water Quality in Maynard's Assabet River: A Conversation with OARS
Thursday, April 3, at 6:30 pm
Fire Station, 30 Sudbury Street, and on Zoom
Executive director Matt Brown and other OARS representatives will tell the story of the organization’s work to improve water quality in Maynard’s Assabet River. In an ongoing effort, OARS citizen scientists are monitoring bacterial pollution in Maynard, collecting data, and collaborating with the town DPW and Conservation Commission to identify and ultimately clean up sources of river pollution.
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So, how is the water quality of the Assabet in Maynard? How many sources of pollution are there? And where do we stand in our efforts to improve the quality, habitat, and beauty of Maynard’s most prominent natural resource? Come find out the answers and join the discussion!
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The Environmental Cost of Feeding America
Thursday, April 10, at 7 pm
Roosevelt Room, Maynard Library
The impact of our food supply on the green house gases (GHGs) that contribute to climate change are both significant and, to some extent, preventable. As a country we waste a third of our food supply, and nearly a quarter of municipal solid waste is food. We’ll explore sources of food-related GHGs and what we as individuals can do to mitigate the problem.
Speaker: Katherine Macchiarola is a resident of Hudson, a recently retired marketing director with engineering degrees and a love of all things science related. She is certified Carbon Literate (Carbon Literacy Project) and was a member of the Green Champions at work, helping her employer work toward its net zero emission goals for 2030. She is on the board of directors for Hudson Land Trust, and on the organizing committee for New Life Furniture Bank of MA. Zoom link TBD.
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Maynard River Cleanup
Sunday, April 13, at 10:30 am
Old High Street, Acton, Put-in
Join us for a clean up paddle along the Assabet River, starting at Old High Street put-in point in Acton!
Acton Mile 25.3 (Old High Street, just north of Powdermill Dam). Access: short path to stepping stones (expect muddy feet!). Roadside parking.
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Do you have your own canoe or kayak? Bring it! There will be available spaces in boats for everyone, but please register in advance if possible (though walk-ups are welcome) by emailing sarahmeasures [at] yahoo.com.
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Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Wednesday, April 23, 7–9:30 pm
Maynard Fine Arts Theatre
Join OARS for an unforgettable evening at its 17th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival! This inspiring event showcases breathtaking short films that celebrate the beauty of nature and the power of environmental action. Grab your tickets now and experience a night of adventure, storytelling, and community at the Maynard Fine Arts Theatre.