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SUMMARY:Nexamp Presentation on Community Solar
DESCRIPTION:Community Solar — No Roof Required\nSave money and go green with community solar – no roof required! Anyone with an Eversource electricity account (including renters\, condo/townhome owners\, businesses\, religious institutions) can subscribe to a local solar farm with no money down and no fees. At this event\, you’ll learn more about how community solar works\, why it’s so important\, and how to sign up.
URL:https://energizeashland.org/event/nexamp-presentation-on-community-solar/
LOCATION:Ashland Public Library\, Front Street\, Ashland\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T130000
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Day at Ashland Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:(Note: rescheduled from July 13) \nEnergize Ashland is offering a fun family event at the Ashland Farmers Market. Try your hand at mazes and labyrinths for kids and adults! Participate in activities to celebrate International Plastic-Free July. What can you do to reduce plastic pollution? Check out locally owned Electric Vehicles and talk to the owners. Learn about energy-efficient home upgrades\, rebates\, and incentives from Mass Save. Learn what Town committees are doing to help us meet Net Zero. And\, of course\, shop at AFM vendors for locally grown produce\, freshly caught fish\, farm-raised beef\, baked goods\, artisanal craft cheeses\, ready-to-eat foods and lemonade\, wines and mead\, specialty products and local artisans. \nThe market is located on Front Street across from the Ashland Public Library.
URL:https://energizeashland.org/event/sustainability-day-at-ashland-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Ashland Farmers Market\, 125 Front St\, Ashland\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T153000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Seeds!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Seeds!\n \n\n\n\nBecca from the Conservation Department joins us for this educational and interactive event! Learn about the importance of seeds\, make a seed bomb for your yard and create a seed hanger for the birds! For families.  \nSpace is limited and registration is required.
URL:https://energizeashland.org/event/celebrate-seeds/
LOCATION:Ashland Public Library\, Front Street\, Ashland\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T230000
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SUMMARY:Zero Carbon\, Zero Bills Seminar
DESCRIPTION:If you are curious about: \n\nHow to cut your home’s carbon emissions and bills by at least 50% (with MA and IRA subsidies)\n\nand/or \n\nWhy electric vehicles are now cheaper to buy\, cheaper to maintain and cheaper to run than gas-powered cars\n\nRegister for David Green’s free “Zero Carbon\, Zero Bills” webinar on July 9th at 7PM (Eastern time). \nSherborn resident David Green has cut his own home’s carbon emissions and bills to zero (making a 15% return on investment) and loves driving his Tesla Model S and Ford F150 Lightning for far less than their gas-powered equivalents\, and without range anxiety. The F150 has also powered my house for 24 hours during a grid outage.  He has authored two books on cutting carbon emissions (endorsed by both Bill McKibben and Paul Hawken) and has created this webinar that thousands of people have seen seen. David is an energy geek with a BA in physics from Oxford University and a finance nerd with an MBA from Harvard Business School. David has retired from a career in biotechnology (he founded two companies\, was CEO of both and took both public on NASDAQ) and does not work for any installer or manufacturer of energy products – his advice is completely independent. \nThe presentation part of the webinar lasts about 45 minutes and then David will stay on the call until the last person’s question gets answered.
URL:https://energizeashland.org/event/zero-carbon-zero-bills-seminar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T181000
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SUMMARY:Kids Combat Food Waste
DESCRIPTION:The theme for summer reading at the Ashland Public Library is Read Renew Repeat. In teaming up with the Ashland Library\, Samantha Riley\, Sustainability Manager\, and Becca Solomon\, Conservation Agent\, have helped coordinate activities. \nDid you know that about ⅓ of food produced for us to eat is lost or wasted globally? Sam from the Sustainability Department will present this hands-on workshop  where kids will explore practical ways to combat food waste at home. Then kids will step outside to “plant” common food scraps that will regrow into yummy foods! For kids entering Kindergarten through 6th grade and their families. Registration required. (Kids Combat Food Waste)
URL:https://energizeashland.org/event/kids-combat-food-waste/
LOCATION:Ashland Public Library\, Front Street\, Ashland\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T150000
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SUMMARY:Enviroscape Science with Becca
DESCRIPTION:Join Becca from our Conservation Department to explore environmental science in a hands-on way! The Enviroscape is an interactive model of a town and all the inner workings of the watershed. Kids will learn how water moves through the Town of Ashland and how we can be responsible stewards of our natural resources.  \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://energizeashland.org/event/enviroscape-science-with-becca/
LOCATION:Ashland Public Library Grounds\, Front St \, Unit 66\, Ashland\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T170000
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SUMMARY:Fixit Clinic at the Ashland Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Fixit Clinic at the Ashland Public Library \nBring in your broken item(s) and participate in trouble shooting and repair with help from our volunteer Fixit Coaches. \nMost items (carry-in only; no oversized items) are welcome. \nPlease Register at https://bit.ly/itemcheckin 
URL:https://energizeashland.org/event/fixit-clinic-at-the-ashland-public-library/
LOCATION:Ashland Public Library\, Front Street\, Ashland\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T130000
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SUMMARY:Ashland Garden Club Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Ashland Garden Club will hold their annual Plant Sale on Saturday May 18 on Montenegro Square (across the street from the Ashland Library on Front Street) from 9:00 am – noon.  Members of the garden club dig up their best perennials from their own gardens and pot them for sale.  This is their one fundraiser of the year to support the maintenance of plant sites throughout Ashland including Town Hall\, the Post Office\, the Library grounds\, the Community Center and Montenegro Square. Here’s your chance to buy locally grown plants at a reasonable price.
URL:https://energizeashland.org/event/ashland-garden-club-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Montenegro Square\, Ashland\, Montenegro Square\, Ashland\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T160000
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SUMMARY:Greenup Ashland: 22nd Annual Town-wide Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nBe part of this large and rewarding event with over 100 other Ashland residents while thousands of others are taking part in cleanups across the state and the country to remove trash in their communities. \nCleanup Event Details \n When: Saturday\, May 4 check-in or signup from 9am-noon \nWhere: Stone Park Pavilion \n Ashland’s ONLY annual town-wide clean up event sponsored by the GreenUp Ashland Committee that occurs annually on the first Saturday of May.  \n Participation can be done individually\, as a family or group (businesses\, scouts\, sports teams\, civic or religious groups etc.) and is a great opportunity to enjoy the community outdoors while contributing to the look and value of your community.  \n For more information on the event\, adopting a space\, volunteering\, or to join this amazing committee\, email info@greenupashland.org. \n  \nVisit greenupashland.org for all the latest information\, or follow them on Facebook or Instagram \n 
URL:https://energizeashland.org/event/greenup-ashland-22nd-annual-town-wide-cleanup/
LOCATION:Stone Park Pavilion\, Ashland\, Stone Park Pavilion\, Ashland\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T010000
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SUMMARY:Vote for the Specialized Energy Code at Town Meeting on May 1
DESCRIPTION:On May 1 at the Ashland Spring Town Meeting the Select Board\, Sustainability Committee and Energize Ashland are asking Town Meeting to adopt the Specialized Energy Code\, which applies to new construction only (not additions or renovations) and aligns with Ashland’s net zero goals.   \n This Specialized Energy Code will give buyers of new construction the opportunity to take advantage of high-efficiency energy systems\, while still allowing flexibility. \n Adopting this Specialized Energy Code will help the Town of Ashland take an essential step towards net zero\, benefit from a healthier environment\, and qualify for additional state grants. \n For more information on the code check: \nhttps://www.mass.gov/info-details/stretch-energy-code-development-2022#new!-release-of-final-code-language-for-stretch-code-update-and-new-specialized-stretch-code-
URL:https://energizeashland.org/event/vote-for-the-specialized-energy-code-at-town-meeting-on-may-1/
LOCATION:Ashland High School\, 65 E Union St\, Ashland\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T190000
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SUMMARY:Ashland's Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Celebration \nCome with the whole family to the 2nd annual Ashland Earth Day Celebration at the Corner Spot on Saturday\, April 20 from 12 Noon to 3 pm (rain date April 21).  Enjoy live music\, green and eco friendly products and services\, fun activities for kids\, and a great day to celebrate mother earth with your neighbors! \nAs a special feature of the day\, we will be demonstrating this interactive Energize Ashland website. Come visit us in our tent and watch a demonstration.  \nAll those who sign up to the Website at this Event will be entered into a free raffle for a $25 gift certificate to the Ashland Farmers Market.    \n 
URL:https://energizeashland.org/event/ashlands-earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Corner Spot\, 7 Cherry St\, Ashland\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T180000
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SUMMARY:Ashland Sustainability Committee Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Ashland Sustainability Committee will be hosting a public forum on April 6th from 2-4 at Town Hall in the upstairs meeting room. A presentation will be focused on electrification\, opt-in building code and green infrastructure.  The opt-in building code will be on the Warrant for Town Meeting. \nThe presentation will be followed by a “Meeting in a Box”\, which is a focus group type discussion that is being held for the Comprehensive Plan. Being a part of the conversation will allow those who are writing the Plan to learn what Ashland residents would like in town.
URL:https://energizeashland.org/event/ashland-sustainability-committee-public-forum/
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