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MEA’s CLIMATE WEEK 2026

Posted on May 2, 2026 | Leave a comment

From MEA –

View this email in your browser See the details for these and all upcoming events below.
 We hope to see you there! Be sure to check the MEA website for any last minute updates.  

Note: this daily email is being sent during Climate Week only.

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Path for Hope — Medfield Rail Trail Nature Walk

Date: May 03, 2026 11:30 am In Person Venue: Rail Trail entrance, Ice House Rd, Medfield Organized by: MCSP Join the Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) as we come together to walk.  Walk to honor those we’ve lost to suicide.  Walk to celebrate the strength and resilience of their loved ones.  Walk to foster community, connection and hope. Sponsored by MCSP, a community-led coalition administered by Medfield Outreach, the Town of Medfield’s social… Read More  

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Share your EV at the Car Show
Date: May 03, 2026 01:00 pm In Person Venue: The Center at Medfield, 1 Ice House Road, Medfield Organized by: Medfield Energy Committee Sunday, May 3rd from 1:00-3:00pm at the Center at Medfield (1 Ice House Road) We are looking for EV Owners to bring their cars to the show to display and talk to EV curious people. Contact us at: meccarshow-emails@yahoo.com Organized by the Medfield Energy Committee Read More

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Electric Vehicle Show!
Date: May 03, 2026 01:00 pm In Person Venue: The Center at Medfield, 1 Ice House Road, Medfield Organized by: Medfield Energy Committee Come check out a variety of all-electric and hybrid cars and talk to owners. We have an assortment of vehicles including battery-only and hybrid models. Learn what it is like to own an EV from real people in a no sale pressure environment. We also have the EV manufacturer Lucid bringing some of their new… Read More  

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Eversource Efficiency Experience
Date: May 03, 2026 01:00 pm In Person Venue: The Center at Medfield, 1 Ice House Road, Medfield Organized by: Medfield Energy Committee Come explore the Eversource Efficiency Experience.  It is an engaging mobile exhibit featuring guided, hands-on learning with energy-efficient technologies that will teach visitors about their benefits and savings potential. Visitors can learn about: • Insulation • Smart Thermostats • Electrical Panels • Heat Pumps • Heat Pump Water Heaters • Solar Panels • Battery Storage… Read More  

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Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Equipment Demonstration Date: May 03, 2026 04:00 pm In Person Venue: 14 Stagecoach Road, 14 Stagecoach Road, Medfield Homeowner will show and demonstrate a Battery-Operated Lawn Mower, a Battery-Operated String Trimmer (Weed Whacker), a Plug-in Electric Chipper/Shredder and a Plug-in Electric Vacuum/Shredder. You will have an opportunity to try them out for yourself on his lawn.     Read More

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Demo/Display of Temperature Blanket (knit and crochet) Date: May 04, 2026 01:00 pm In Person Venue: Medfield Public Library, Medfield The Temperature Blanket originated with the Tempestry Project to represent global warming – a way to visualize temperature change in fiber Art. This is a knitted or crocheted blanket that uses different colors of yarn to record each day’s temperature over the course of a year. It is a visual representation of climate change. Come… Read More  

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Annual Town Meeting Date: May 04, 2026 07:00 pm In Person Venue: Medfield High School Organized by: Town of Medfield All Medfield residents are encouraged to attend. Read More

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Killing You Slowly Video Podcast Date: May 05, 2026 03:30 pm In Person Venue: Medfield Public Library, Medfield Organized by: Medfield Anti-Idling Alliance MAIA Come watch the new video podcast from Medfield TV, featuring an all-Medfield cast, about the unexpected health consequences of idling cars. A real eye-opener! Read More  
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The Week – Making Sense of The Climate Crisis 3-Session Program Date: May 05, 2026 06:00 pm In Person Venue: Medfield Public Library, Medfield Organized by: Medfield Public Library Session #1 The Week is a unique, informative, and potentially profound group experience to discuss our warming planet, and what we can actually do about it. Too often the issue of climate change feels abstract and overwhelming. The Week is a way to engage this issue in a supportive way that acknowledges our many different… Read More

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Walk or Bike to School Day at Dale Street Date: May 06, 2026 07:15 am In Person Students in grades 4-5 are invited to Bike or Walk to School on Wed, May 6th.  Dale Street students have the option to meet at Hinkley Pond at 7:15 am to join a “bike train” that will ride/walk together to the school.  There will also be a raffle for students to win tokens for the… Read More

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Swap Open Wednesday Date: May 06, 2026 09:00 am In Person Venue: Medfield Transfer Station, 135 North Meadows Road, Medfield Organized by: TSARC (Transfer Station & Recyling Committee) Come see what’s happening this season to save our planet! The purpose of the Swap Area is to divert items from going into the waste stream. The SWAP AREA is a convenient drop-off spot for unwanted items or a unique “shopping experience” at a bargain price, it is FREE!  Items are NOT disposed of at… Read More  

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Forest Bathing at Bellforge Date: May 06, 2026 10:00 am In Person Venue: Bellforge Arts Center, 45 Hospital Road, Medfield Organized by: Bellforge Arts Center Join Bellforge for a guided forest bathing experience led by certified guide Tam Willey. This 2.5-hour outdoor session invites participants to slow down, engage the senses, and spend intentional time in nature through gentle, optional prompts.This program is offered with open pricing, with a $20 minimum. Participants are encouraged to contribute at a level that… Read More  

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Utility Bill Check-up Date: May 06, 2026 03:45 pm In Person Venue: Medfield Public Library, Medfield Organized by: Sustainable Medfield Attend this drop-in event to See if you are eligible for any discounts Understand your gas and electric bills Explore payment plans Check your electric supplier Prevent utility shutoffs Stop by and have a private conversation about your utility bills.   Bring your bills with you or have access to them online.   Sierra Moll from… Read More  

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Leaf Blowers – What’s All the Noise About? Date: May 06, 2026 04:30 pm In Person Venue: Medfield Public Safety Building, 112 North St, Medfield Organized by: MEA Leaf Blower Group Sustainable Yard Care Group of Medfield Environment Action is presenting this forum. Watch a 30 minute video of a panelist discussion on the harmful human and environmental effects of gas powered leaf blowers. Hear about healthier alternatives from two local landscapers and a Medfield homeowner. Followed by additional discussion and thoughtful conversation. Read More  

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Spring Cooking Class Date: May 07, 2026 12:00 pm In Person Venue: residence, Medfield Organized by: Peg Doyle Join others in making a delicious light salad and share with other attendees.  Learn all about the benefits of CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) and eating local for the earth and for humans.  Handouts will be provided. Peg is an holistic health coach with expertise in nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.   Please rsvp to Peg Doyle,… Read More  

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No Waste Sewing Workshop for Adults Date: May 07, 2026 06:00 pm In Person Venue: Medfield Public Library, Medfield Organized by: Medfield Public Library Learn to make a virtually waste-free “Bog” Shirt from a single square of fabric. This will give you the skills to make more waste-free patterns, with fabrics of your choice, on your own! All supplies provided. No worries if you’ve never used a sewing machine before – we’ll teach you! Space is limited. Please register Read More  

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Evening Beaver Pond Hike Date: May 07, 2026 06:00 pm In Person Venue: Rocky Woods, 38 Hartford Street, Medfield Organized by: Medfield Environment Action The hike will start at 6:15 pm sharp so arrive earlier to park and gather. Meet at Rocky Woods entrance. Meet Blanche and join fellow hikers for a special 3.3 mile hike through Rocky Woods and Hawthorne Village Conservation area. Will last approximately 2 hours (returning before last light at 8:18 PM). Will include an… Read More

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Drinks and Green Conversation  Date: May 07, 2026 07:00 pm In Person Venue: Noon Hill Grill, 530 Main Street, Medfield Organized by: Medfield Environment Action Drinks and Green Conversation  7:00 – 9:00 pm Noon Hill Grill Casual meet up with other like minded folks for some Climate Friendly conversation. Sit down with others to discuss your questions, concerns, ideas, and ways of coping. Read More  


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Swap Open Fridays Date: May 08, 2026 09:00 am In Person Venue: Medfield Transfer Station, 135 North Meadows Road, Medfield Organized by: TSARC (Transfer Station & Recyling Committee) Come see what’s happening this season to save our planet! The purpose of the Swap Area is to divert items from going into the waste stream. The SWAP AREA is a convenient drop-off spot for unwanted items or a unique “shopping experience” at a bargain price, it is FREE!  Items are NOT disposed of at… Read More  

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No Spray Biologic Mosquito Control – Learn how it works!  Date: May 08, 2026 03:30 pm In Person Venue: 24 Marlyn Rd., Medfield Organized by: Medfield Environment Action With warmer weather starting sooner and more precipitation predicted, we all worry about mosquitoes and the diseases they can carry.  Frequently, monthly yard sprays are ineffective or use, even in their ‘natural’ mixes’, pesticides that are potential carcinogens and that persist for weeks on your lawn, flowers and bushes, harming people, pets and wildlife. Hilli… Read More

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Swap Open Saturdays Date: May 09, 2026 09:00 am In Person Venue: Medfield Transfer Station, 135 North Meadows Road, Medfield Organized by: TSARC (Transfer Station & Recyling Committee) The SWAP AREA is a convenient drop-off spot for unwanted items or a unique “shopping experience” at a bargain price, it is FREE!  Items are NOT disposed of at the end of the day (as was done in the past), items generally remain at the SWAP for a few weeks to give them a chance… Read More  

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Meet Mows-Art…our robotic electric lawn mower Date: May 09, 2026 09:00 am In Person Venue: Sullivan Home, 36 Whichita Road, Medfield Talk with the Sullivans and the team from Varsity Landscaping that provides our home with electric lawn care. Check out how efficient and quiet Mows-Art is!  It is music to our ears!!! Read More  

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Peak House Date: May 09, 2026 10:00 am In Person Venue: Peak House, 347 Main St, Medfield Organized by: Peak House Heritage Center The Peak House will be open for visitors on May 9th. Free tickets (signup /registration is required) for adults, children and students are available at the following link; https://peakhouseheritagecenter.thundertix.com/ A “follow your nose” special exhibit experience will be available to visitors that Saturday. Drought was a common occurrence during the 1700s when the Clark family lived… Read More

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Repair Cafe Date: May 09, 2026 02:00 pm In Person Venue: Church of the Advent, 28 Pleasant St., Medfield Come to the repair cafe and give your broken items new life! Volunteers with repair skills donate their time and tools to help community members fix common items including clothing, jewelry, lamps, locks (rekeying), bikes, furniture and small appliances. The fix is free but not guaranteed. Residents bring any required parts and sign a waiver…. Read More  

We’re so grateful to all of our event captains, businesses and organizations.  Please reach out if you have any questions.

Helen, Jeanette, Kirsten, Emily and Julia
The Climate Week Committee  
Copyright © 2026 Medfield Environment Action, All rights reserved.
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MEA – TODAY’s Events – & the Calendar for Week

Posted on May 2, 2026 | Leave a comment

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Sustainable Yard & Garden Tour – Sunday, 6/22, 3–5:30 pm

Posted on June 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Sustainable Yard & Garden Tour – Sunday, 6/22, 3–5:30 pm

From Helen Dewey, of Medfield Environment Action –

Sustainable Yard and Garden Tour

Medfield Environment Action will be hosting another Sustainable Yard and Garden Tour on Sunday, June 22, from 3 – 5:30 pm. Attendees will travel to four different gardens in Medfield. The homeowners will walk attendees through the yard and provide an overview of their garden and what makes it sustainable. Homeowners will discuss what they have planted, how they maintain it and any equipment that they use. The garden on Pine St and the one on Stagecoach Rd. were featured in the last tour in September, 2024. Come see the gardens in full bloom in June! It will be set up like a crawl in which folks move from garden to garden, at specific times, providing their own transportation. Car-pooling is encouraged!  There is no cost to attend, and all are welcome. Register ahead of time at tinyurl.com/SustainableGardenTour-2025 to receive more information about each garden and any weather related updates.

Why would one want to strive for a yard that has a low impact on the environment? Conventional yard care can be time consuming, is destructive to the eco-system and harmful to an entire food web. For example: poison the grubs, birds are harmed by eating the grubs, use chemicals to achieve green grass, storm water becomes contaminated, moreover turf offers nothing in the way of food for nature. In addition, children and pets can be harmed when exposed to grass and yards with a lot of chemicals.

The homeowners on the tour will show how a sustainable, low impact yard is a work in progress but the benefits include lower maintenance costs, cleaner air to breath, (no gas powered leaf blowers), improved visual appeal, no secondary poisoning through the food web, re-use or composting of leaf materials on-site, conserving water, supporting biodiversity, “the living earth”, precious time available to focus on other activities and a sense of helping rather than harming, everybody wins.

Whether you are an avid gardener interested in learning some sustainable practices that you can implement or just curious as to what it is all about, join us on Sunday, June 22 to take a walk around some beautiful, thoughtful and eco-friendly gardens in Medfield. The flyer with the addresses of the gardens is posted on the MEA website, meamedfield.org. Any questions please email meamedfield@gmail.com

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Climate Week 2025 – events

Posted on April 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Climate Week 2025 – events

From Helen Dewey –

Climate Week 2025

Medfield Environment Action MEA is excited to announce Medfield’s third annual Climate Week, Saturday May 3 – Saturday May 10! There will be a variety of unique events throughout the week at various locations around town that will get one thinking about climate change and ways to help. Check out the complete Schedule of Events at MEAMedfield.org. Check back frequently as new events may be added. Most events are free, and all are welcome!

For the second year, Dale Street School will celebrate “Bike or Walk to School Day” on Wednesday, May 7. Last year the event was well attended and several police officers rode along with the kids. Other transportation related activities include an Electric Vehicle Car Show on Sunday May 4, 1-3 pm at the Center at Medfield parking lot with an opportunity to test drive a Lucid. A showing of the documentary “Idle Threat: A Man on Emission” which raises awareness of the impact of unnecessary engine idling, will be on Saturday, May 3. In addition, there are nature hikes, walks along the Rail Trail and a bike ride along scenic trails in Medfield.

New this year will be a Repair Café in which you can bring your broken items (jewelry, lamps, textiles, small furniture, small appliances and locks (rekeying). Volunteer Fixers will be on hand on Saturday, May 3, 2-5 pm. Fixing is free but not guaranteed. The Medfield Swap will be open both Saturdays, Wednesday and Friday of that week. The library is hosting a Visible Mending Workshop for Denim.
The annual yard sale to benefit the Council on Aging will take place on Saturday, May 3.

During the week, there will be presentations on Gardening Water Wisdom, Wind and Solar Power and Eating Sustainably with “Nuggets”. Several homeowners will provide informal demonstrations of sustainable practices such as an effective, simple, no spray mosquito control or a natural lawn and No Mow May. Another homeowner will show off his solar roof shingles and share his solar production and savings.

Shopping locally is sustainable in and of itself. Local businesses are offering various promotions throughout the week such as used clothing at the Butterfly Tree Shop, meatless pizza at Medfield House of Pizza, organic wine at Larkin’s Liquors, organic juices/smoothies at Juice on Main and art produced sustainably at Aesthetic Intent. The Peak House will be open on Saturday, May 10 offering a colonial cooking activity utilizing vegetables and greens from their sustainable garden.

Bring the family to First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church on Sunday, May 4, 1-4 pm. There will be interactive Carnival Climate related games to try, a sale of gently used clothing accessories and for $1 you can try a small, vegan “ice cream” cone.

If you are worried about the climate you are not alone! There will be several informal opportunities to sit down with others and discuss your concerns and ways of coping. Another creative outlet is Expresso Yourself Climate Action Poetry Slam which will take place on Saturday, May 10 and will donate all funds to an environmental justice organization. Learn how to knit a temperature blanket which is a visual reflection of the Earth’s changing temperature.

Mark your calendar and attend as many Climate Week Events as you would like! There is something for everyone! Email, meamedfield@gmail.com with any questions. The full schedule for Climate Week, 2025 with more details on each event, can be found at meamedfield.org. Check back often as it will be continually updated.

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Medfield’s earth month ecochallenge 2025

Posted on March 31, 2025 | Comments Off on Medfield’s earth month ecochallenge 2025

From Kate Blood –

earth month ecochallenge 2025 April 1 - April 30 Attention Families- In celebration of Earth Month in April , we’re invit ing you to participate in an online, worldwide e co c hallenge . Please consider participating with your family as one of our Sustainable Medfield team members. This is a wonderful , educational, accessible and dynamic opportunity for shared family experiences. Pick up one piece of trash each day in April... Ditch fast fashion - shop second hand... Watch a movie together on an earth- related theme of your choosing... Borrow from our “Library of Things” - avoid buying more stuff... Take a walk in one of our beautiful local conservation lands... Ride your bike to school one day a week - skip the drive... Skip plastic - BYO bags/coffee mugs/water bottles to refill when out and about... These are just starting points - f or those of looking for actions with more heft? Perhaps save a rainforest, clean up an ocean, reverse global warming ... T here's plenty for you too. All that said, spring is busy - we get it . The steps are simple: 1) Click this link to become a member of the "Sustainable Medfield" team. 2) Set up an account for you and/or your family. 3) You and your kids c hoose from hundreds of different earth-minded options , ranging in effort and output. Select actions that feel manageable, meaningful, and motivating. We ’re excited for the amazing things our community will collectively accomplish in April ! For more information, contact Sustainable Medfield - sustainablemedfield@gmail.com . Warm regards, Kate Blood - ecochallenge Coordinator for the Medfield Community and member/volunteer with: Sustainable Medfield , MEA (Medfield Environmental Action) This event/activity is not sponsored by the Medfield Public Schools.

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earth month ecochallenge 2025
April 1 – April 30
Attention Families-
In celebration of Earth Month in April, we’re inviting you to participate in an online, worldwide
ecochallenge. Please consider participating with your family as one of our Sustainable Medfield
team members. This is a wonderful, educational, accessible and dynamic opportunity for shared
family experiences.
Pick up one piece of trash each day in April… Ditch fast fashion – shop second hand…
Watch a movie together on an earth-
related theme of your choosing…
Borrow from our “Library of Things” – avoid buying more stuff…
Take a walk in one of our beautiful local conservation lands…
Ride your bike to school one day a week – skip the drive…
Skip plastic – BYO bags/coffee mugs/water bottles to refill when out and about…
These are just starting points – for those of looking for actions with more heft? Perhaps save a
rainforest, clean up an ocean, reverse global warming… There’s plenty for you too.
All that said, spring is busy – we get it. The steps are simple:
1) Click this link to become a member of the “Sustainable Medfield” team.
2) Set up an account for you and/or your family.
3) You and your kids choose from hundreds of different earth-minded options, ranging in effort and
output. Select actions that feel manageable, meaningful, and motivating.
We’re excited for the amazing things our community will collectively accomplish in April! For more
information, contact Sustainable Medfield – sustainablemedfield@gmail.com.
Warm regards,
Kate Blood – ecochallenge Coordinator for the Medfield Community and member/volunteer with:
Sustainable Medfield, MEA (Medfield Environmental Action)
This event/activity is not sponsored by the Medfield Public Schools.

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Curbside Compost Collection Now in Medfield

Posted on March 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Curbside Compost Collection Now in Medfield

From Jackie Alford –

Curbside Compost Collection Now Available in Medfield

Medfield residents can easily reduce their organic waste by participating in the new curbside compost collection program provided by Black Earth Compost. This program is the easiest way to divert food scraps from the trash and build a resilient local food system.

How It Works
Participants receive a curbside collection cart and certified compostable bin liners to sort their food scraps into. All food scraps, including meat, bones, dairy, soiled paper products, and certified compostable products, are accepted. The material is picked up every other week and taken to one of Black Earth’s four local compost facilities, where it is mixed with carbon, like leaves and sticks, to make finished compost. Participants receive a voucher for a free cubic foot bag of compost, redeemable at participating garden centers in the spring.

Environmental Benefits
Curbside composting is gaining momentum as cities and towns across the state support these programs to meet the MA DEP’s Waste reduction goal of 30% reduction by 2030. In addition to reducing waste, composting addresses several environmental crises:
• Builds Healthy Soil: Compost improves soil ecology and adds nutrients, leading to healthier foods and higher yields.
• Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions: It reduces methane created in landfills and sequesters atmospheric carbon in the soil, supporting our climate.
• Protects Our Waterways: Composting reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers and improves soil moisture retention, reducing runoff.
• Creates Resilient Communities: It supports the local agricultural system, reducing our dependence on imported goods.

Subscription and Pricing
Subscription plans for every other week pick up are $89.99/6 months or $16.99/month, plus the cost of the bin. The price lowers for everyone as more people sign up. When 350 Medfield households are signed up or pre-registered, the price will be lowered by 20%.

To Enroll
Please complete the signup form at https://blackearthcompost.com/residential-curbside-compost-pickup/?town=Medfield,%20MA. Interested in helping increase curbside composting in Medfield? Contact medfieldcurbsidecomposting@gmail.com

Learn More About curbside composting and other town options for food waste:
https://community.massenergize.org/MedfieldMA/actions/3715
https://community.massenergize.org/MedfieldMA/actions/2372

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Volunteer Fair this Saturday 11-1

Posted on January 9, 2025 | 1 comment

Date: Saturday, January 11th

Location: Fellowship Hall, First Floor, UCC Medfield, 496 Main Street Medfield, MA 02052

Fair: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Event Promotion: Please share Medfield TV’s promotional video on Facebook and Instagram, invite your friends to the Facebook Event page, and also share any of the attached graphics with your email newsletter subscribers.

Katie Duval & Megan Sullivan

Volunteer Fair Co-Organizers

Katie Duval

She/her/hers

Executive Director

Medfield TV

katie@medfield.tv

508-359-8888 

www.medfield.tv

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“Medfield Decarbonizers” webinar, 7:30 PM, 10/8 via Zoom

Posted on September 30, 2024 | Comments Off on “Medfield Decarbonizers” webinar, 7:30 PM, 10/8 via Zoom

From Helen Dewey of Medfield Environment Action =

Climate Action in Medfield

Thinking about installing heat pumps in your home or getting solar panels?  Maybe your current car needs to be replaced and you are thinking about purchasing an electric vehicle?  These are the most impactful actions one can take to decrease their carbon footprint as well as greenhouse gas pollution in the town of Medfield. Many fellow residents have done just that, and you can hear from some of them on Tuesday, October 8th at 7:30 pm. The Medfield Energy Committee dubs them “Medfield Decarbonizers”.  Who are they, you might ask?  They are Medfield neighbors who drive electric vehicles, have installed solar panels or heat pumps and they are a great resource for anyone considering these investments!

Medfield Environment Action (MEA) and the Medfield Energy Committee (MEC) are hosting a “Medfield Decarbonizers” webinar on Tuesday, October 8th at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.  Medfield Decarbonizers have taken action to reduce the carbon output of everyday activities such as driving a car, heating and cooling a home or using electricity.  Hear the experiences of fellow neighbors regarding their purchases and everyday use of these sustainable technologies and ask them your questions.  In addition, learn why one panelist chose to opt up to “Medfield 100”, which supplies 100% renewable electricity through Medfield Community Electricity.

Preregister for the free webinar at tinyurl.com/decarbonizers and the Zoom link will be sent to you. For more information visit meamedfield.org  or email MEAMedfield@gmail.com with any questions.  Visit the MEA website to see videos of previous, educational webinars.  MEA is proud to network with Sustainable Medfield and MEC working together towards Medfield’s Net Zero 2050 Goal.Climate Action in Medfield

Thinking about installing heat pumps in your home or getting solar panels?  Maybe your current car needs to be replaced and you are thinking about purchasing an electric vehicle?  These are the most impactful actions one can take to decrease their carbon footprint as well as greenhouse gas pollution in the town of Medfield. Many fellow residents have done just that, and you can hear from some of them on Tuesday, October 8th at 7:30 pm. The Medfield Energy Committee dubs them “Medfield Decarbonizers”.  Who are they, you might ask?  They are Medfield neighbors who drive electric vehicles, have installed solar panels or heat pumps and they are a great resource for anyone considering these investments!

Medfield Environment Action (MEA) and the Medfield Energy Committee (MEC) are hosting a “Medfield Decarbonizers” webinar on Tuesday, October 8th at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.  Medfield Decarbonizers have taken action to reduce the carbon output of everyday activities such as driving a car, heating and cooling a home or using electricity.  Hear the experiences of fellow neighbors regarding their purchases and everyday use of these sustainable technologies and ask them your questions.  In addition, learn why one panelist chose to opt up to “Medfield 100”, which supplies 100% renewable electricity through Medfield Community Electricity.

Preregister for the free webinar at tinyurl.com/decarbonizers and the Zoom link will be sent to you. For more information visit meamedfield.org  or email MEAMedfield@gmail.com with any questions.  Visit the MEA website to see videos of previous, educational webinars.  MEA is proud to network with Sustainable Medfield and MEC working together towards Medfield’s Net Zero 2050 Goal.

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Sustainable Yard and Garden Tour – 9/22

Posted on September 12, 2024 | Comments Off on Sustainable Yard and Garden Tour – 9/22

From Helen Dewey –

Sustainable Yard and Garden Tour

Medfield Environment Action will be holding a Sustainable Yard and Garden Tour on Sunday, Sept 22, from 3 – 5:30 pm. Attendees will travel to four different gardens in Medfield. The homeowners will walk attendees through the yard and provide an overview of their garden and what makes it sustainable. There may not be as much blooming as at other times of the year, but homeowners will discuss what they have planted, how they maintain it and any equipment that they use. It will be set up like a crawl in which folks move from garden to garden, at specific times, providing their own transportation. The fourth yard will be a self-guided tour. There is no cost to attend, and all are welcome. Register ahead of time at  https://tinyurl.com/Sustainable-Garden-Tour to receive more details about each garden and any weather related updates.

Why would one want to strive for a yard that has a low impact on the environment? Conventional yard care can be time consuming, is destructive to the eco-system and harmful to an entire food web. For example: poison the grubs, birds are harmed by eating the grubs, use chemicals to achieve green grass, storm water becomes contaminated, moreover turf offers nothing in the way of food for nature. In addition, children and pets can be harmed when exposed to grass and yards with a lot of chemicals.

The homeowners on the tour will show how a sustainable, low impact yard is a work in progress but the benefits include lower maintenance costs, cleaner air to breath, (no leaf blowers), improved visual appeal, no secondary poisoning through the food web, re-use or composting of leaf materials on-site, conserving water, supporting biodiversity, “the living earth”, precious time available to focus on other activities and a sense of helping rather than harming, everybody wins.

Whether you are an avid gardener interested in learning some sustainable practices that you can implement or just curious as to what it is all about, join us on Sunday, Sept 22 to take a walk around some beautiful, thoughtful and eco-friendly gardens in Medfield. The flyer with the addresses of the gardens is posted on the MEA website, meamedfield.org. Any questions please email meamedfield@gmail.com

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MEA’s EV Car Show Sunday 1-3 – test drives & ice cream!

Posted on April 24, 2024 | Comments Off on MEA’s EV Car Show Sunday 1-3 – test drives & ice cream!

From Chris Gordon, Medfield Energy Committee.

I just wanted to give you our latest flyer that has updated information, including we will have EV BMWs for test drives, and what my kids are most excited about, an ice cream truck.

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