GreenDorchester (Dorchester Environmental Health Coalition)

The Boston Harbor Association and Harbor Point Community Task Force are hosting a community meeting tonight, Monday, 29 November, 5:30 p.m., at Harbor Point Club House (a short walk from JFK Library/ UMass MBTA stop) to present possible impacts of climate change and sea level rise on Boston Harbor communities.  Come and take a look at specially-prepared maps showing potential impacts of sea level rise to Dorchester.  Sandwiches and refreshments will be provided. Meetings are free and open to the public, click here to register.

Join DEHC, BostonCAN, Carl Spector, Executive Director of Boston’s Air Pollution Control Commission, and representatives from East Boston, South Boston, Roxbury, and West Roxbury neighborhood sustainability groups for a roundtable dialogue about community climate action in Boston.  This is a rare opportunity to hear about what’s happening in different neighborhoods and join the dialogue about how the city, community groups, and residents can form a more cohesive movement to take Boston to a new frontier in energy and cost savings and citizen participation to fight the effects of climate change. 6-7:30PM at Suffolk University, 73 Tremont Street, 12th floor Trustees’ Conference Room. Snacks provided.

Greater Four Corners Action Coalition presents: GREEN PERSPECTIVES II 
A Community forum on “GREEN” jobs, the Environment and YOU!!!
Date: Saturday, November 20, 2010 Time: 10am-3:00 pm Location: Holland School Community Center Continue Reading »

DotPark4, the annual not-to-be-missed festive benefit for Dorchester Park, will be held Weds. Nov. 10, from 6PM on at the Ledge Kitchen and Drinks, 2261 Dorchester Ave. Complimentary wine and beer from 6 to 7PM, followed by a full buffet dinner and passed appetizers, auction, DJ and dancing, and great company.  Tickets are $65 for the first ticket, $60 for each additional.  Free valet parking.  Tickets and additional information are available at the group’s website.

Frederick Law Olmsted designed 26-acre Dorchester Park in 1891, and the National Register of Historic Places-listed park is one of Dorchester’s most beautiful public spaces, a well-used venue for public concerts, ball games and community events.  Proceeds from the Nov 10th benefit will go to help Dorchester Park Association’s work to maintain the park’s ecosystem, nurturing old plants and rooting out invasive species.

6 – 7pm Cocktails
7 – 9pm Buffet Dinner
9 – 11pm Conversation, Dancing & Cheer

For tickets: www.dotpark.org

Don’t have lights for your bike? Daylight Savings Time ended Nov 7, making for a darker ride home.  On Thursday November 11th, DotBikers will be in several locations along Dorchester Ave. distributing free lights to riders, from about 5:30 pm to 7 pm.

Afterwards, come show off your well-lit self at the Blarney Stone in Field’s Corner at 7 pm, and hear some ideas for opening a bike shop in Dorchester.  If you’d like to help hand out lights please email DotBike or call 781-367-9200.

The 15th Annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival will fill the Reggie Lewis Center with foods, products, and information promoting veggie living and helping to make it fun, delicious, and easy to live a healthy, eco- and animal-friendly life. Expanded to 2 days:
Saturday, October 30, 2010, 10 AM – 6 PM
and
Sunday, October 31, 2010, 10 AM – 4 PM
Reggie Lewis Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont Street

The Boston Vegetarian Society’s annual Festival brings together vegetarian natural food providers, top national speakers and chefs, and educational exhibitors in a fun and welcoming environment. It is a chance to talk directly to food producers, learn the Continue Reading »

Two local farmers’ markets celebrate the end of the season today!  This afternoon, from 1-6 PM, Codman Square Farmers’ Market will have pumpkin carving, fun costumes, and special treats. Visit their website.

And from 3-6 PM, Bowdoin Street Health Center hosts a Harvest Festival, featuring free pumpkins & pumpkin decorating, free hot apple cider, face painting, and healthy Halloween prizes. Location: 230 Bowdoin Street. For more information, please call 617-754-0026, or email bgfarmersmkt@gmail.com.

As always you can buy fresh local produce at both of these markets with: Cash, SNAP / EBT, (WIC farmers’ market coupons – expire 10/31!), Seniors’ Coupons.  Use your EBT card and receive half off your purchases, up to $20!

Weds. 10/27, Mattapan Sustainability Workshop, learn how to successfully collaborate with other organizations in the food and fitness movement, 6:30-8:30 PM, free, at the Mildred Avenue Community Center in Mattapan.

Come to the Ashmont Farmers’ Market today 3 – 7 PM, for free Flat Black coffee, ukelele music, and a sneak preview of the Sleeping Moon (to be officially dedicated by the Mayor on Tuesday at 4 PM.)

Tomorrow morning at 10 AM, Saturday October 23, join the Dorchester Orchards Tour, meet-up location is the Blake House on Columbia Road (near the Giant Pear in Edward Everett Square). Bring your bike so you can head to the DotBike Art Ride at 11 AM.

Sign up today for the Boston Environmental Education Showcase!  At this event happening on Friday, Oct. 29, from 5:00 to 7:30pm, at 60 State Street, on the 26th floor, Boston Public School teachers and Boston-based environmental education organizations,  including DEHC, will celebrate the benefits of learning outdoors.
The Boston Youth Environmental Network, in partnership with Boston Public Schools, is hosting its 3rd annual gathering of teachers and environmental education professionals. The event will highlight partnerships between the BPS Science Department and Boston-based environmental programs to promote learning, achievement and environmental stewardship. This is an opportunity to
- Engage with Boston Public School teachers
- See examples of model environmental learning
- Be part of the dialogue around the future of environmental education in Boston
- Enjoy free hors d’oeuvres, open bar, desserts, and breathtaking views of Boston and the Harbor
RSVP to Attend (Individuals) and Exhibit (Organizations):
If you would like to attend, please RSVP by Friday Oct. 22 at 5pm.
*   Individuals can sign up online here
*   To request table space for your environmental organization, please click here
Online: www.environetwork.org/EESummit
For more information email acardinaux@environetwork.org or (617) 345-5322 x110.