Posted onOctober 7, 2026|Comments Off on Repair Cafe, 2-5 on 10/18, at Mill Forge Makerspace
From Barb Meyer of Sustainable Medfield –
Sustainable Medfield and Charles River Repair Coalition are coordinating a Repair Café at Mill Forge Makerspace on Sunday, October 18, 2-5 pm. Gather an item that you would like repaired, and join in. Typical repairs include stitching, woolens, jewelry, lamps, knick-knacks, small appliances, small furniture, bicycles…. Fixers donate time, tools, and expertise to repair items brought in. If they cannot repair an item, they generally can advise about repair or how to get a missing piece. No pre-registration necessary.
The location at 61 Endicott St, Bldg 4, Norwood, is itself interesting, as it is in a 19th-century mill complex which now houses various antique, clothing, leather work, craft, and artist outlets.
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Posted onSeptember 15, 2026|Comments Off on David Epstein at MHS Thursday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Weathering Change: Small Steps, Real Connection, a Livable Planet Meteorologist David Epstein to speak in Medfield on October 22
MEDFIELD, MA — Sustainable Medfield will welcome WGBH meteorologist and Boston Globe weather columnist David Epstein to Medfield High School on Thursday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m. for Weathering Change: Small Steps, Real Connection, a Livable Planet.
Epstein has spent his career watching the sky, tracking storms, and paying close attention to what’s changing. In this presentation, he steps back from the forecast to explore something bigger: how we see ourselves in relation to the natural world and the impact of our daily actions.
Climate change is part of the conversation, but so is something more hopeful. Epstein makes the case that we are not separate from nature, we are part of it, and that the small choices we make each day matter: planting native species, appreciating our yards and Medfield’s open spaces, and living lighter on the earth. Not because any one of them solves the problem, but because they change how we live inside it.
Expect science, humor, some hard truths, and a genuinely optimistic path forward.
The program will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Medfield High School Auditorium, 88R South Street, Medfield. Residents of Medfield and surrounding communities are invited to attend.
David Epstein is the Morning Edition meteorologist for WGBH and a weather columnist for the Boston Globe. He graduated from Colby College and studied meteorology at Lyndon State College. He also holds a master’s degree in education and an MBA from Boston College.
The evening is presented by Sustainable Medfield with funding from the Medfield Foundation’s Legacy Fund, which gives grants to community nonprofit causes, supporting Medfield today and over the long term. Sustainable Medfield is an initiative of the Medfield Foundation. Go to MedfieldFoundation.org to learn more.
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Posted onApril 12, 2025|Comments Off on Sustainable Medfield’s Action of the 2nd Quarter 2025 = Reject Fast Fashion
From Jackie Alford of Sustainable Medfield –
Sustainable Medfield Announces Action of the 2nd Quarter 2025
Reject Fast Fashion: Refuse/Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
Sustainable Medfield is pleased to announce that its Action of the Quarter is Reject Fast Fashion: Refuse/ Reduce/ Reuse/ Recycle.
Sustainable Medfield works to amplify and elevate messages of its partner organizations to educate residents on issues related to sustainability. We work with TSARC (Transfer Station and Recycling Center), Medfield Environment Action, Medfield High School’s Environmental Club, and other local groups. Our goal is to share ideas on ways to educate the public about the humanitarian cost of Fast Fashion consumerism and the impact of excessive clothing waste on the planet, and to give suggestions on what individuals can do about it. Join other town residents to help us spread the word about this under-publicized crisis.
Throughout the quarter, we will promote special presentations, films and events related to Fast Fashion’s detrimental impact on the environment. For weekly tips and updates, follow Sustainable Medfield on Instagram and Facebook. Sustainable Medfield will also host a booth at several upcoming Medfield Community Market days. Stay tuned for dates and please stop by to say hello and learn more about this topic.
For more information and to access helpful resources visit SustainableMedfield.org and head to the Action Portal.
Sustainable Medfield is an initiative of the Medfield Foundation. Learn more at MedfieldFoundation.org.
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Posted onMarch 31, 2025|Comments Off on Medfield’s earth month ecochallenge 2025
From Kate Blood –
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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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Location: Fellowship Hall, First Floor, UCC Medfield, 496 Main Street Medfield, MA 02052
Fair: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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