Acton Sustainability Office

Help us usher in the Spring by building birdhouses for the town. Birdhouses built during this event will be painted the following week and then installed in areas around the library in order to provide homes for native songbirds. Earn volunteer hours for the event! Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Please reach out to library@actonma.gov and include a description of the accommodation you will need, including as much detail as you can and include a way we can contact you if we need more information This program is made possible through partnership with the Acton

Please join Acton and nearby towns (Concord, Maynard, and Lincoln) for the launch of this summer's Minuteman Bike Share. Try out the new bikes for free, enter giveaways, and meet local businesses and organizations along the trails! The Minuteman Regional Bike Share offers a low-cost option for accessible recreation along local rail trails, alternative transportation to MBTA commuter stations, and a fun activity for locals and visitors looking to explore the area on wheels!  

Energy Eco-Night is a celebration of Acton’s efforts to make energy efficiency accessible to all residents— regardless of renter status, income, or housing type. Our goal is to share local and regional energy-efficiency and cost-saving resources with the public, while also giving residents the opportunity to ask questions and connect directly with representatives from the Sustainability Office, Mass Save, Energize Acton, and more! There will be free pizza, raffle prizes, speakers, and a free wildlife presentation for kids and families from 5-7PM. Please RSVP here so we can make sure there's enough pizza!  

Join us in celebrating the launch of the new Climate Resilient Pocket Park located right next to Town Hall! Come explore the space, participate in fun activities, enjoy free snacks, and see some live animals! Learn how you can improve climate resilience at home from the examples and educational resources on the property. Parking available at Town Hall (472 Main St., Acton, MA). Please click here to RSVP

Does Acton have a zero-waste goal? Where does our trash end up? Join Lauren West, Environmental Analyst for the Acton Sustainability Office, as she outlines what happens to waste here in Acton. Munchies/beverages will be served in low-waste style!! Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org. Best to park at Town Hall. For more information and to register, go to https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/2015.

The Pumpkin Smash is BACK! 💥🎃 Don’t toss your jack-o'-lanterns—SMASH them! Join us on Saturday, Nov 8 at the NARA lower parking lot for some smashing fun! Bring your leftover pumpkins and help us turn them into compost, not landfill waste. For more information, see actonma.gov/sustainability or contact sustainability@actonma.gov.

Do you have questions about home energy updates; Mass Save incentives & rebates; heat pumps, weatherization, and energy-saving devices; cost-savings, and energy bills? Stop by the Senior Center for drop-in office hours with Sophia from the town of Acton Sustainability Office. Bring your questions, your utility bills or just come to learn more about your energy- and cost-saving options. All are welcome! If you have any questions, please contact sdarsch@acton-ma.gov. Open to all.

Want to save money on your energy bills? Learn how to: Get a no-cost home energy assessment Access incentives and rebates Monitor your energy bills Avoid scams from 3rd-party suppliers. Presented by a Mass Save specialist and the Acton Sustainability Office. Register for this online event at bit.ly/encrashcourse.