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SUMMARY:Environmental and Climate Justice with John Walkey
DESCRIPTION:We are honored to have John Walkey\, the Director of Climate Justice and Waterfront Initiatives at Greenroots in Chelsea\, join us on April 13 at 7 PM for a discussion about local environmental justice efforts. He’ll share his work with Greenroots and a coalition of organizations to establish a microgrid for the city–and residents–of Chelsea. \nJohn is an East Boston resident who has been a committed advocate for environmental justice and immigrant rights in his neighborhood for the past twenty years. Starting in 2017\, John has led GreenRoots’ work in East Boston and along the waterfront of the Chelsea Creek. \nPlease watch this video of John at our conference in June of 2025 for a primer on environmental justice. \nThis event is free. \nAbout John Walkey \nJJohn Walkey is an East Boston resident who has been a committed advocate for environmental justice and immigrant rights in his neighborhood for the past twenty years. Starting in 2017\, John has led GreenRoots’ work in East Boston and along the waterfront of the Chelsea Creek. John worked for a decade in hazard risk assessment and mitigation\, and natural resource management in Central America and the Caribbean for NGOs\, the US government\, and the United Nations. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Archaeological Sciences from Boston University and a Master of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/environmental-and-climate-justice-with-john-walkey/
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CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:One Sun\, One Earth\, One People: A Sacred Celebration
DESCRIPTION:On the cusp of a revolution’s 250th\, JOIN US for this SACRED CELEBRATION of ONE SUN\, ONE EARTH\, ONE PEOPLE as the Boston Interfaith Climate Allies welcome climate activist Bill McKibben who will invite us into a non-violent SOLAR REVOLUTION. \nSUNDAY\, APRIL 19\, 2026 1:30pm \n  \n1:30-1:45pm Gathering at The Embrace Memorial in Boston Common \n\n1:45-2:00pm Joyful Processional led by BABAM Activist Brass Band and BVOCAL Activist Choir \n\n2:00-3:00pm Sacred Celebration at the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul with guest speaker Bill McKibben and other interfaith voices \n\n3:00-3:30pm Prayerful Activism and Sending on Steps of Cathedral with Closing from Local Indigenous Voices \n  \nPLEASE JOIN US!
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/one-sun-one-earth-one-people-a-sacred-celebration/
LOCATION:Boston Common\, Embrace Memorial\, 139 Tremont Street\, Boston\, 02108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Geothermal Networks - A Path to Fossil Fuel Freedom Starts Here
DESCRIPTION:Join the Boston Central Library in partnership with the Neighborhood Association of Back Bay (NABB)’s Green Committee for an important panel discussion in observation of Earth Day 2026! \nPanelists representing a range of local climate action organizations will speak about the latest geothermal advances. You’ll have an opportunity to learn about their work and take a picture with a canoe. \nAnnouncing the NABB door prize—a free induction cooktop and pot! \nThe program will include audience Q&A and comments. \nRegistration is required and it is free and open to the public!
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/geothermal-networks-a-path-to-fossil-fuel-freedom-starts-here/
LOCATION:Boston Central Library Rabb Hall\, 700 Boylston Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116
CATEGORIES:Decarbonization,Environment
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SUMMARY:Neponset River Watershed Cleanup on April 25
DESCRIPTION:Whether you can lift heavy items\, pick up small trash\, check people in\, document our finds\, or take photos—there’s a role for everyone. \nBring your friends\, family\, scout group\, green team\, and/or co-workers and make a difference! \nVarious locations along the rivershed\nCome clean up with JCAN-MA! \n  \nThis event is free.
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/neponset-river-watershed-cleanup-on-april-25/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration - Walk in the Footsteps of Thoreau
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day on Sunday the 26th with a walk to Walden Pond. \nMultiple groups starting from Concord and Lincoln will converge at the Thoreau Cabin Site to celebrate the natural world and renew our commitment to protect it. A simple meet-up with music\, inspiring words\, and sharing of wishes & commitments.  \nMeet at First Parish in Concord Center or St Anne’s Church in Lincoln at 2pm\, arriving by 3pm to the cabin site after a 2 mile walk.  Alternatively\, you can park at the Walden Pond visitor center\, and have a very short walk to the cabin site.  There will be carpools returning to the starting point for those who would prefer. \nFeaturing short talks by: \n\nRichard Smith – Concord public historian and Thoreau scholar – on Walden\nSabine von Mering – environmental activist\, Brandeis professor – on Civil Disobedience\nThea Iberall – Jewish Climate Action Network – eco-poetry\nPeter Alden – naturalist – on nature in Thoreau and our time\nRoger Rosen – guitarist\, folk singer – leading us in song\n\nFor more information or to get involved with the planning contact Brad Hubbard-Nelson or Alex Chatfield.
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/earth-day-walk/
LOCATION:Lincoln and Concord MA
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SUMMARY:May Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:May Day will be a day of action in and around Boston\, all culminating to a final rally at the Boston Common! Workers have the power\, not the billionaires! \n☀️ Morning Kick Off: East Boston Memorial Park 🎉 Afternoon Close Out: Boston Common \nOther actions in Boston can also be found here: https://linktr.ee/BostonMayDay2026
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/may-day-2026/
LOCATION:Boston Common\, 139 Tremont Street\, Boston\, 02111\, United States
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SUMMARY:Annual Three Rivers Report Card
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the progress that’s been made in restoring these three cherished urban rivers and hear about the ongoing work to clean up the Charles\, Mystic\, and Neponset Rivers. \nThe event will kick off with a reception for visitors already at the museum\, where you can chat with fellow river lovers\, followed by a speaking portion where attendees will hear from public officials and the Charles\, Mystic\, and Neponset River Watershed Associations. \nBuy a museum ticket and join us at the CS&T Stage in the Blue Wing!
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/annual-three-rivers-report-card/
LOCATION:Museum of Science\, 1 Science Pk\, Boston\, 02114\, United States
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SUMMARY:Greening Your Finances with David Schreiber and Scott Kadish of Greenvest
DESCRIPTION:You have choices in every aspect of your financial life which can reduce or eliminate your participation in the funding of the fossil fuels which create pollution at every step of their lifecycle. A future with dramatically reduced fossil fuel use is possible. This program offers you ideas for how you can do it. \nThis event is free. \nAbout the presenters \n\nDavid Schreiber is an experienced CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional focused on socially responsible investing with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Portfolio Management excluding fossil fuel exposure. Financial Planning\, Securities\, Asset Management\, and Retirement Planning. Strong finance professional with a Diploma focused in Viola performance from New England Conservatory of Music.. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nScott Kadish is a Certified Financial Planner ™ and a Chartered Socially Responsible Investment Counselor™ who since 2010 has helped his clients in all aspects of their financial lives. He helps his clients invests with their values and co-create living financial plans. Scott lives in Newton\, Mass. In his free time\, he volunteers for several Climate action groups. He enjoys vegan cooking\, all kinds of exercising and spending time with his two daughters. \n 
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/greening-your-finances-with-david-schreiber-and-scott-kadish-of-greenvest/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Decarbonization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
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SUMMARY:The Plastic Detox - Documentary and Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Produced by an Academy Award-winning team\, The Plastic Detox follows six couples struggling with infertility who agree to participate in a massive plastic detox of their homes and lives. This “intervention” changes their lives and their families forever. You’ll never look at plastic the same way again! Watch the trailer here.  \nJoin Energize Ashland and partnering local organizations on Sunday May 17th for a free screening of “The Plastic Detox”\, the eye-opening new @netflix documentary that reveals the startling effects plastics and toxic chemicals are having on our bodies and health and learn how you can protect yourself and advance solutions. \nThe film will be followed by a panel featuring expert speakers for Q&A: Panelists will be announced shortly.  \nRegistration is free but please RSVP using the link to secure your spot and we look forward to seeing you there \nLink to Flyer
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/the-plastic-detox-documentary-and-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Ashland Community Center\, 162 W Union St\, Ashland\, US
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SUMMARY:Housing and Climate with Dan Ruben
DESCRIPTION:We need to think about the intersection of climate change and housing beyond our HVAC systems. \nHow does climate change affect housing costs\, particularly in the face of growing migration? \nHow does housing affect climate change\, particularly as we seek to build new units? How can changes to zoning laws affect greenhouse gas emissions and save trees? \nDan Ruben teaches Sustainable Hospitality and Sustainable Tourism at Boston University and the University of Southern Maine. He wrote the textbook\, “Sustainable Hospitality.” \nDan founded a sustainable hotel organization\, Boston Green Tourism\, in 2005 and led it until 2019. In that role\, he organized over 100 sustainable hotel workshops and webinars for local\, state\, and U.S. hoteliers. Dan was the 2014 Sustainable Lodging Person of the Year. Boston Green Tourism earned an EPA Environmental Merit Award. \nPreviously\, Dan was the executive director of the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Conventions\, which implemented environmental best practices at the 2004 Democratic and Republican National Conventions. CERC won the international Environmentally Responsible Meeting Award and two EPA awards. \nDan is the Chair of Green Newton. He leads its Building Standards Committee which persuaded developers to build Passive House\, all-electric\, low embodied carbon developments\, and persuaded the City of Newton to upgrade its sustainability requirements for new buildings.
URL:https://jewishclimate.org/event/housing-and-climate-with-dan-ruben/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Decarbonization
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