Energize Ashland

Solar without federal incentives: why it still works and what options exist
2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Thinking about solar but not sure where to start? Join our webinar to learn how solar works, what options are available, and how it can help lower energy costs while supporting a cleaner, healthier community!

Register: www.tinyurl.com/home-solar-webinar

How to Save Money on an Electric Car in Massachusetts
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00
Thursday, February 26 2026, 12:00pm

Online

Massachusetts has had a rebate for electric cars since 2014, called MOR-EV. During this webinar, we’ll go over the rebate in depth.
We’ll talk about:

The rebate for new and used cars
The larger rebate for income-qualified residents
The rebate for trucks
How to access the rebate at the dealership or at home after purchase

The Nature Conservancy: Nature Connects Webinar Series
2026-03-01 08:00 - 2026-07-31 17:00
Join TNC in Massachusetts for lunchtime virtual gatherings as part of our Nature Connects webinar series. It’s a chance to hear from our leading scientists and environmental experts about tackling climate change, protecting land and water and providing food and water sustainably. Watch previous webinar recordings at the links listed here!

Make the Switch: From Gas to Cleaner Induction Cooking
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:00
Ready to upgrade your kitchen? Switch from gas to induction for faster, safer, and cleaner cooking!
Join our free webinar on March 19 at 7 PM to learn how induction works, get tips, and discover incentives to make the switch easier.
Register now!

Rotary Club of Wellesley - Repair Café
2026-03-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Warren Building, Washington St, Wellesley, 02481, United States
The Rotary Club of Wellesley is bringing back the Repair Café Event. A free, community meetup focused on fixing things together. Bring broken household items such as clothing, small furniture, electrical appliances, bicycles, toys, crockery, and more, and work alongside skilled volunteer “fixers” who provide tools, materials, and hands-on guidance. Registration is required through the Rotary Club of Wellesley’s website. If bringing an item, please register as a guest and list the item you’d like to repair in the comments section of the form.

Ashland Library Event - HYBRID: Ask A Master Gardener Panel with the Ashland Garden Club
2026-03-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Ashland Public Library, Front Street, Ashland, Massachusetts, US
Spend an evening with three local Master Gardeners who will be available to answer your questions about a wide range of gardening topics, including:
• Not sure about planting perennials for the best outcome?
• What about those hydrangeas?
• What is the best practice for fertilizing in the spring?
• How do I deal with critters: deer, rabbits, skunks, etc.?
• What gardening and horticultural resources are the best to use?
This is a Hybrid Event. When you register, you’ll receive the zoom link in your confirmation and reminder emails. If you are coming in person, we request registration so we know how many chairs to have out.
About our Panelists:
Chris Gatti is a Certified Massachusetts Master Gardener who graduated from the Fall Massachusetts MG Class in 2016. Chris has spent her career working in education, training, and organizational development roles, driven by a strong love of learning. She was an elementary school teacher, a corporate trainer, and then led her own consulting and training firm for 25 years. She has always gardened, influenced by growing up next to her Italian grandfather’s tomato farm. After serving on the MMGA Board of Directors for 8 years, she continues to volunteer for both the Ashland Garden Club, and the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association. She is also a member of the Trustees of the Reservation, The Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and the New England Botanical Garden.
Elena Lapitsky is a Certified Massachusetts Master Gardener who graduated from the Massachusetts MG Class in 2021. Elena retired after nineteen years at BC, teaching the Russian language, and before that in several other High schools. After her retirement from teaching she wanted to continue with her second passion: gardening. Being born in a small country by Baltic Sea, Latvia, in its capital Riga, city that was founded in 13th century, Elena grow up surrounded by many beautiful gardens and parks which were influenced by English garden style. The Museum Of Nature was right next to her house with annual flower shows that she loved to attend. The Botanical Garden was also a place to spend time in the middle of nasty winters and picking amber by the sea after high tides was a routine activity during summer. She is a member of American Horticultural Society, Audubon Society, and Isabella Steward Gardner Museum. Elena is a highly active member of the Ashland Garden Club and offers tours of her amazing “Garden on the Rocks” in Ashland.
Jonathan D. Stein is a Certified Massachusetts Master Gardener who graduated from the Massachusetts MG Class in 2021. Jonathan has spent most of his adult life in health care, now in his 46th year as a practicing chiropractor. Jonathan is a lifelong gardener influenced by his mother’s love of gardening. He is a member of the Ashland Garden Club, the Ashland Community Gardens, American Hosta Society, New England Hosta Society, American Conifer Society, and the New England Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society. He teaches a number of adult education well classes on various gardening topics as well as running a small fine gardening company. In his home garden he has an interest in dwarf conifers, dwarf Japanese maples as well as his woodland garden.
As mentioned, we are thrilled to be partnering with theAshland Garden Club to bring this program to our community. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.
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Hopkinton Recycling & Reuse Day
2026-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Marathon School, 129 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, Massachusetts, US
The Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee is holding their Recycling & Reuse Day on April 4th from 10AM to 1PM at Marathon Elementary (129 Hayden Rowe). This event is an opportunity for Hopkinton and Ashland residents to recycle and reuse items such as electronics, appliances, furniture, textiles, and more!

Heat Pumps 101: Incentives, Quotes & More
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00
Thinking about installing a heat pump? Go for it!
Heat pumps provide efficient heating and cooling, lower your carbon footprint, and can qualify for thousands of dollars in state rebates.
Attend our webinar to learn how heat pumps work, explore incentives, find out how to get quotes from trusted installers, hear from neighbors who have made the switch.
April 22, 2026, 7–8pm
Register: bit.ly/heat-pumps-101

Earth Day Celebration
2026-04-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Corner Spot, 7 Cherry St, Ashland, Massachusetts, US
Save the Date! Join us on Sunday, April 26th for our Earth Day Celebration 🌎
This event will be at @cornerspotashland and running from Noon to 4PM!There will be hands on activities & learning experiences. More information will be coming soon 😊🌿

Ashland Library Event - Virtual-Environmental Book Club: "Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter
2026-05-06 18:30 - 19:30
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registration is required.**
Please join us for the Environmental Book Club. This month we’ll be discussing the book “Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter” by Ben Goldfarb.
Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive the confirmation and reminder emails.
Synopsis:
Our modern idea of what a healthy landscape looks like and how it functions is distorted by the fur trade that once trapped out millions of beavers from North America’s lakes and rivers. Goldfarb shares the powerful story about one of the world’s most influential species. He explains how North America was colonized, how our landscapes have changed over the centuries, and how beavers can help us fight drought, flooding, wildfire, extinction, and the ravages of climate change.
Please register to receive the Zoom link. Check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. If you have any questions, you can contact us at ashlandprograms@minlib.net
We are pleased to be partnering with Ashland Sustainability and GreenUp Ashland for this program.
We’ll have copies of the book at the library for you to borrow or you can order it from our online catalog.
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This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.
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Ashland Library Event - Virtual - Environmental Book Club: "Endangered Eating: America's Vanishing Foods"
2026-06-03 18:30 - 19:30
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registration is required.**
Please join us for the Environmental Book Club. This month we’ll be discussing the book “Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Foods” by Sarah Lohman.
Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive the confirmation and reminder emails.
Synopsis:
Lohman catalogues important region foods– that are at risk of being lost. These are foods that carry significant cultural weight: unique items that grow in limited locations; products from family farms that are shutting down. Each chapter focuses on a food, and includes two recipes so readers can be a part of saving these ingredients by purchasing and preparing them.
Please register to receive the Zoom link. Check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. If you have any questions, you can contact us at ashlandprograms@minlib.net
We are pleased to be partnering with Ashland Sustainability and GreenUp Ashland for this program.
We’ll have copies of the book at the library for you to borrow or you can order it from our online catalog.
Sign up for ourAshland Public Library Newsletters!
Return to Main Calendar
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.
Sign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters!
