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. Registration is […]
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. Did you know that about ⅓ of food produced for us to eat is lost or wasted globally? Sam from the […]
If you are curious about: How to cut your home's carbon emissions and bills by at least 50% (with MA and IRA subsidies) and/or Why electric vehicles are now cheaper to buy, cheaper to maintain and cheaper to run than gas-powered cars Register for David Green's free "Zero Carbon, Zero Bills" webinar on July 9th at […]
Celebrate Seeds! Becca 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. Space is limited and registration is required.
(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 […]