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Zero Waste? The story of our trash

The Red House 468 Main Street, Acton, MA

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.

Free

Book Talk: Lynda Mapes of the Seattle Times

Acton Town Hall, Room 204 472 Main Street, Acton, MA

The Trees Are Speaking: Dispatches from the Salmon Forests, by Lynda Mapes of the Seattle Times. This work focuses on the critical role of forests everywhere, but especially on both coasts of the U.S., and the role of indigenous voices in advocating for ecosystem integrity. Lynda will be speaking in Acton on Sept. 25 ! Save the date for this Book Talk, sponsored by Energize Acton, Acton Conservation Trust, the Acton Garden Club, and the Silver Unicorn Bookstore. A call to rethink our relationship with forests.

Free