Events

  Go Heat Pumps!   You 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 […]

Please join the Nature of Acton and Boxborough 2026 Bioblitz this April.   We invite you to document and celebrate biodiversity in Acton and Boxborough! Last year 26 participants made […]

Crafts Storytime Free Seedlings Tree Planting  and More! Join the Acton Sustainability Office at the "Red House," 468 Main Street in Acton for lots of fun family activities brought to […]

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants “Even a wounded world is feeding us. Even a wounded world holds us, giving us moments of wonder and […]

See Energy Updates to a 1793 Farmhouse! Register HERE. The home is near Acton's historic district, but the specific address will be sent after registration. There will be two separate […]

Be More Resilient in the Face of Emergencies! Acton’s Emergency Preparedness Fair is an opportunity to learn a few basics about preparedness, including the types of emergencies we might expect […]

Now Is the Time to Go Electric! With local gas prices climbing toward $4.50 a gallon, the financial case for making the switch to an electric vehicle has never been […]

Apologies, this event is POSTPONED due to the heat emergency. Please stay tuned for a new date! Electric vehicle ownership is surging internationally. Talk with local EV drives about why! Worldwide, households are going electric. Visit the Eversource "Energy Efficiency Experience" truck and find out how electric home heating, cooling, and appliances are healthier, more efficient, […]

You can do something about our climate! Eat more plant-based meals!   We all share one activity that can have a significant impact on climate change—the food we eat! Eating more plant-based meals is an immediate and DELICIOUS way to put less CO2 into the atmosphere. Making changes to your eating habits can be done […]