(Note: rescheduled from July 13) Energize 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 […]
Community Solar -- No Roof Required Save 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 […]
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Julia Greene, Municipal Assistance Coordinator from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, will discuss how to cut down on waste and how to recycle correctly. Julia will give practical advice on how you can improve your efforts to reduce, re-use and recycle in your day-to-day life in order to make a […]
Energize Ashland at the Kidde-Fenwal Car Show Energize Ashland will participate at the Kidde-Fenwal Car Show by bringing up to 10 local EVs to the car show. Visitors will have the opportunity to discuss the cars with the owners and ask questions. We encourage local EV owners to contact info@energizeashland to reserve a spot. The […]
ASHLAND DAY Come celebrate the Town of Ashland at Stone Park from 9 - 4 on September 21 with music, food, vendors, community groups and games for young and old. Visit the Energize Ashland tent, find out about home energy improvements and the Energize platform, and learn about plastics, reusables and compostables.
Ashland is working with HEET to educate residents on Networked Geothermal and how it can be developed within the town. The first pop-up session will be held on Saturday, September 28th from 10am to 12 noon on Femia Rd. In addition to learning about networked geothermal, Energize Ashland will have information for residents for how […]
mbracing the rhythms of winter is key to creating eco-conscious holiday traditions. Rather than getting carried away by the holiday rush, use this time as an opportunity to create the kind of holiday season you truly want - one focused on the magic of family and togetherness instead of stuff. A low waste holiday season […]
Meat production and commercial fishing consume lots of natural resources while generating significant amounts of pollution. Learn how to minimize your environmental impact - and benefit your health - with a plant-based diet. Led by Sara Sezun, a volunteer of the Sierra Club Massachusetts Chapter. She is founder and Chair of their Plant-based Planet Team. […]
Bring your unpainted pumpkins post Halloween to a Pumpkin Smash at the Corner Spot. The pumpkins will be smashed and composted to prevent food waste from going to landfill. Ths event will also feature other sustainability activities, including carnival games, info booths, and a Donut Truck!
Ashland Town Meeting Two important climate related articles will be voted on at the Ashland Town meeting on NOV 19th, 7 PM at the Ashland High School. Town Forest Needs Our Help! Many people think ALL the forested land around the Town Forest is part of the official Town Forest, but that’s not correct. Much […]