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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

Red House Pocket Park Launch

The Red House 468 Main Street, Acton, MA

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

Free

Acton Garden Club Plant Sale

The Red House 468 Main Street, Acton, MA

The Acton Garden Club will hold its Annual Plant Sale rain or shine. Come early for the best selections of Annuals, Perennials, Native Plants, House Plants and locally grown herbs, vegetables, shrubs, and trees. Take advantage of our Master Gardeners for answers to all your gardening questions. Visit our Resource Table for information on topics ranging from Ticks, Garlic Mustard and Managing Invasive to Natives, Gardening Tips and Membership. Proceeds of the Annual Garden Sale support our community, through scholarships for graduating ABHS seniors, maintenance of town gardens and planters, and educational programs for the community and club members.

Earth Week: Interactive story time with live animals!

The Red House 468 Main Street, Acton, MA

Join the Office of Sustainability at the Red House (468 Main St., next to Town Hall) for a spring-themed story time with live animals. We will be reading The Noisy Puddle and engaging kids with tapioca pearl frog eggs and live salamanders! In partnership with The Nature Connection in Concord and Mothers Out Front. Register here!

Free