Pickup: Newton! is a group of environmentally concerned Newton residents who gather for 'pick-up' events anyplace where litter compromises the beauty of our garden city. Membership is free, but limited to those who reside in the 13 villages of Newton. We are a non-profit group, though we actively seek donations from any Newton business or resident wishing to support our work, either with supplies or snacks/coffee to keep our ranks in fine form while foraging for litter. Members are called 'picku …

Our purpose: 1. to discover and identify the plants and animals living amongst us 2. to learn their habits and survival requirements 3. to implement landscaping and other wildlife accommodations, such as nest boxes, feeders, brush piles, rock piles, tree snags, ponds and other water features.   Meetings will alternate between trips to public greenspace and private homes. We'll search for plants and animals and learn how they function in our ecosystem. We'll take turns visiting meetup members' ho …

This group is for anyone interested in the famous three Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle. Membership in this group is your backstage pass into the world of recycling in Massachusetts.   Ever wondered... • Where your recycled materials actually go? • What new products are made with materials you recycle? • What is recyclable, what is not – and why?   MassRecycle invites you to: • Tour recycling facilities in the state and lean how they work, • Meet with recycling experts, • Look for ways t …