Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization By Bill McKibben   "No one has done more to raise the alarm about […]