Neponset Tree Planting Opportunities with Boston Natural Areas Network
MA Park Serve Day, Neponset River Greenway Saturday, April 20, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Neponset Park, Hilltop Street @ Granite Ave, Dorchester Service projects to improve MA Department of Conservation and Recreation Parks across the Commonwealth will be happening on Park Serve Day. Join Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN) to plant seven new trees at beautiful Neponset Park in Dorchester on the Neponset River. Volunteers will also care for 25 trees planted in the fall of 2012, applying additional mulch, checking stakes and ties, fertilizing and installing gator bags. Gloves, tools, snacks and water provided. Bring friends and family!
Co-op Power seeks Weatherization Crew Leader
Co-op Power is hiring a Weatherization Crew Leader for its Metro Boston crew! Employee will coordinate activities of Co-op Power’s Boston Energy Efficiency crew members engaged in air sealing and insulation for residential buildings. Download the job posting here or write to jobs@cooppower.coop with “CREW LEADER” in the subject line for more details.
Garden in Dorchester!
If you’re ready to start growing fresh foods in a Dorchester community garden near you, please complete an application. For more information, contact info@bostonnatural.org, call 617-542-7696 anda sk for Karen Chaffee, Stewardship Manager at ext. 19. A number of community garden plots are available for gardeners in Dorchester will be available for the 2013 growing season. The following gardens have spaces open:33 Bullard St. CG, Dorchester;
Audrey Jacobs CG, 32 Bullard St, Dorchester;
Barry Street CG, 39 Barry St, Dorchester;
Norton Stonehurst CG, Norton and Stonehurst Sts, Dorchester;
Wheatland Ave. CG, 86 Wheatland Ave, Dorchester;
Spencer Street. CG, 96 Spencer St, Dorchester
Update from Co-op Power Boston Metro East
Co-op Power Boston Metro East is finishing up their new home and seeking a few office supplies! They have conference tables and chairs, but are looking for some office furniture and equipment. Contact Wilbert (wseoane@cooppower.coop) if you can donate office equipment that is in good condition. An Open House for the new office (located in Hyde Park) will take place in January. The staff is growing! Co-op Power is in process of training two local jobs energy efficiency crew leaders, an energy auditor and office management staff – creating local jobs for the green economy. Plenty of programming coming up: a solar hot water training, a House of Worship project at Dorchester’s 2nd Church in Codman Square, and “Neighbor to Neighbor” barnraisings to support community organizations. Please join the next meeting on January 3rd! (For details, contact Olive Knight, olive@cooppower.coop.
GreenDorchester Founder Rosanne Foley Profiled on WERS, Boston.com
GreenDorchester founder and Dorchester Community Food Co-op board member Rosanne Foley, was recently profiled on WERS and Boston.com. Please read the article, listen to the radio piece, and share this photo online with a few friends. Rosanne, who has for years gone without credit for so much of the work she’s done, deserves a resounding round of applause. Let your friends know about seeds of community Rosanne continues to nurture and grow. Engage with them yourself! Become a member of the food co-op, learn about Dorchester’s history, and Go Local today!
Weatherize Now! with Renew Boston
Weatherize Now! with Renew Boston
Saturday, Nov 3 9:30a to 11:30a
at Grove Hall Library, Boston, MA
High energy bills? Cold house? Are you a landlord, renter, or homeowner in Boston?
Join us at this event hosted by Mayor Menino’s Renew Boston initiative. Refreshments served!
You can:
Sign up for a no-cost energy assessment for 1-4 unit homes/buildings.
Engage with professional contractors.
Find out how to access rebates for insulation and efficient heating & hot water equipment. read more
