High Tide and High Time for Climate Action
Saturday October 19 will be a Wicked High King Tide event, where the Boston Long Wharf will see excessive flooding brought on by the climate crisis. Join XR Boston, Stop Private Jet Expansion, Beyond Plastics, 350 Mass, Mothers Out Front, and other climate organizations to demand that our government take immediate action to stop this crisis before it's too late. We'll dance in the water to "Thriller" by Michael Jackson. We'll be joined by speakers from across the climate movement, and the Red Rebels will make an appearance.
Ballardvale Day Hike at Pole Hill Reservation
Join Andover Trails at 12:30 pm, October 19 for a history hike where you’ll walk in the footsteps of picnickers, dancers, and paddlers from a century ago, and uncover the stories—both merry and mysterious—that shaped the Shawsheen River’s rich past.
The Artemis Circle Choral Project
A free concert in support of the Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge by The Artemis Circle Choral Project at North Parish Church in North Andover.
Artemis Circle is a project-based chorus for sopranos and altos in the Rt. 495 corridor of Massachusetts from North Andover to Stow and beyond. Our mission is to raise awareness of a variety of social issues as well as explore music written for treble voices. We aim to collaborate with local non-profits to tell important stories and strengthen community connections.
The free concert at North Parish on Sunday, October 20th at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary, will feature songs about rivers, seas, and the wildlife related to them. The president of the Friends of Parker River will be there to provide details about the refuge and the Friends organization.
Heat Pump Water Heaters - Lowest Cost, Lowest Carbon Hot Water
Learn how to make your hot showers feel even better by saving money and slashing your carbon emissions with a heat pump water heater.
Heat Pump Water Heater Day
On HPWH Day you can connect with advocates, manufacturers, installers, homebuilders, and HPWH owners online to see the ways they help create a better future
Massachusetts Heat Pump Incentives
Considering upgrading your heating system? Green Energy Consumer Alliance is here to answer any questions you might have about heat pumps: a super-efficient heating and cooling option. There are BIG rebates & incentives to install, too.
Comfortable, Healthy, and Cost Effective: The Power of Home Energy Upgrades
Are you curious about how weatherization can transform your home environment? Join Plugged Into Energy Research lecture series with a comprehensive overview of weatherization on Oct. 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Electrical Panels - How to avoid a panel upgrade
Learn about the pros and cons of a panel upgrade, and what kind of upfront planning is required to electrify on your existing 100 Amp panel.
Plugged Into Energy Lecture Series
Plugged Into Energy Research lecture series continues.
GREATER ANDOVER INDIVISIBLE: ACTIVIST AFTERNOON (Copy)
Activities will vary each Activist Afternoon and will include writing postcards/letters, texting, making phone calls, fundraising opportunities, legislative actions and other activities as they become available.
Heat Pumps for Home Heating and Cooling
Heat Pumps are a new way to heat and cool your home and when combined with renewably produced electricity, it eliminates greenhouse gas emissions. At this session, you will learn the basics of heat pumps and how to determine if they are something you would like to consider. Free Coaching is available to help you understand the benefits, key issues and answer your questions.
Biodiversity for a Livable Climate
Diverse ecosystems represent the greatest climate action technology at our disposal. But what recourse do we have when nature itself is under attack from the world's biggest political and economic powers?
Sustainability Fair at Andover Day
Save the date for Andover Day! WECAN is once again bringing together a number of vendors and nonprofits who are doing great work to help us reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and educate us on sustainability.
Induction Cooking
As more and more people discover the benefits of cooking with induction, the myth of the superiority of gas cooking is going up in flames.
GREATER ANDOVER INDIVISIBLE: ACTIVIST AFTERNOON
Activities will vary each Activist Afternoon and will include writing postcards/letters, texting, making phone calls, fundraising opportunities, legislative actions and other activities as they become available.
Ebike safety training class
Join the Andover MA Police Department and MassBike on Monday, August 26th at noon for an informative E-Bike Safety Training Class! This session is perfect for teenagers who own or are considering purchasing an E-bike. Two expert instructors from MassBike will cover essential topics such as basic safety checks, roadway safety, traffic laws, and specific E-bike laws in Massachusetts.
Plant-based Cooking Demonstration
Join the Massachusetts Sierra Club to learn how to make delicious plant-based food in the comfort of your home. Feel free to ask questions!
Improve Your Recycling Efforts
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.
GREATER ANDOVER INDIVISIBLE: ACTIVIST AFTERNOON
Activities will vary each Activist Afternoon and will include writing postcards/letters, texting, making phone calls, fundraising opportunities, legislative actions and other activities as they become available.
Electric Yard Care - Ditch the Gas
Find out why going electric makes it easier to have a beautiful yard without the noise and toxic emissions from gas powered equipment.
Every year over 30M Tons of carbon pollution is produced by gas powered landscaping equipment in the US. The air pollution from these machines is worse than the pollution created by millions of cars.
It’s easier than ever to clean up your yard care with efficient battery electric options for mowing, leaf blowing, trimming and edging. Battery-powered tools are much quieter to operate and require no messy filling with fuels and oil and virtually no maintenance. They start at the push of a button, produce zero air pollution and very low carbon emissions.
Join Electrify Now for a 30-minute webinar in which we’ll discuss the advantages of battery powered electric equipment and answer any questions you may have about switching to this superior solution for yard care:
Why the noise, air pollution, carbon pollution and solid waste from gas powered tools have a surprisingly high negative impact on our environment, and how electric power tools eliminate those problems.
How the latest generation of battery electric tools rival or surpass the performance of gas power tools and require virtually no maintenance.
How electric tools compare on cost of operation compared to gas models - How to choose a reliable system of tools that best meets your needs and reduces equipment costs.
Tips for how to use batteries and maintain their maximum lifespan.
Don't miss this opportunity to make a positive impact on your yard and the environment!
This webinar is part of the Electrify Now “Go Electric!” series developed in partnership with The San Diego LEARN Program, a San Diego based workforce education and training program that has partnered with Electrify Now to offer free energy efficiency and electrification webinars. Please visit the LEARN website for more information: www.sandiegolearn.com
Air Source Heat Pumps - High Efficiency Heating and Cooling
Heat pumps are 3-5 times more energy efficient than other heating and cooling systems like gas furnaces, oil heat, and electric baseboard heating, and they provide comfort year-round. In this 30 minute webinar, we’ll talk about how heat pumps work, how they compare in cost and performance to gas and old electric systems, tips to make your home more energy efficient, and much more.
Want to electrify your home? These experts can help
Electrifying your home gives you the opportunity to be healthier and more comfortable and also do your part to fight climate change. But making the switch to an electrified life can be tricky:
Common Ground film
Join for a free showing of Common Ground, the highly anticipated sequel to the juggernaut success documentary, Kiss the Ground, at the North Andover Historical Society Worden Theatre.
Electrify your Home
The North Parish Climate Justice Group along with the North Andover Historical Society present “Electrify your Home.” Chris Spychalski and Gary Martin of Heat Smart Alliance will present recommendations for reducing or eliminating the use of fossil fuels in your home. They will cover information about converting to an electric HVAC system using either air or water source heat pumps.
Rally for Climate
By May 21st, we will be only 60 days from the end of the sesssion! That's why we are hosting some noise making actions across the state.
Join us in North Andover in front of the UU church from 11 to noon with your climate signs and your energy!!
Make Your Go Electric! Plan - Tools and resources to get you started
Make your plan to electrify today— find out how in this webinar.
Best Bike Rides in New England with Author David Sobel (Virtual)
Join author David Sobel for a presentation on his new book, Best Bike Rides in New England
Understanding the Massachusetts MOR-EV Rebate for Electric Cars
Massachusetts has had a rebate for electric cars since 2014, called MOR-EV. This year, the rebate underwent some big changes, thanks to last year’s climate law. During this webinar, we’ll go over the rebate in depth
EarthARTiculates... a celebration of the art of nature
Come to the newly updated old Town Hall to celebrate the art of nature through performance art and artwork!
Youth Sustainability Fair
Save the date for Youth Sustainability Fair on Saturday April 27 at the Youth Center in Andover! Stay tuned here or sign up for our newsletter to get updates.
DPW Neighborhood and Trail Clean up
The Town of Andover’s Department of Public Works in conjunction with the Conservation Division and Republic Services is holding its third annual Neighborhood Cleanup Day in honor of Earth Day
Downtown Tour
Join Andover’s Director of Sustainability and Energy, Joyce Losick-Yang, and town staff to get a behind the scenes look at the sustainability in downtown Andover.
Documentary: Feeding Tomorrow
Feeding Tomorrow tells an interconnected story of how food interacts with and transforms every part of our lives. Come to Memorial Hall Library to watch this documentary.
Andover Community Power Public Meeting 3
The Town of Andover is holding public informational meetings on Andover Community Power. This is the third of three meetings and will be held at Memorial Hall Library.
Come and hear more about Andover Community Power and get your questions answered.
Andover Community Power Public Meeting 2
The Town of Andover is holding public informational meetings on Andover Community Power. This is the second of three meetings.
Come and hear more about Andover Community Power and get your questions answered.
Andover Community Power Public Meeting
The Town of Andover will hold three public informational meetings on Andover Community Power. This is the first of three meetings and will be held at the Old Town Hall on Main Street.
Come and hear more about Andover Community Power and get your questions answered.
Mass Energize Community Action Leaders Conference
Are you involved in addressing climate change and supporting your community to take action? MassEnergize invites you to their first annual Community Climate Leaders Conference where we will be inspired, learn from each other's experiences, and support best practices for engaging our communities in climate action.
Join many WECAN members at this day long conference at Brandeis. We can car pool together. Just email AndoverWECAN@gmail.com and let us know you’ve registered.
Saving $ and Energy
Are you a low- or moderate-income homeowner or renter wondering if you can reduce your energy use and save money? Is electrifying your life affordable? This is the webinar for you!
Electric Vehicles 101
Green Energy Consumers Alliance present Electric Vehicles 101. Are you interested in electric cars, but don’t know where to start? Join them for this webinar for the basics from positive impacts on the environment, maintenance costs, fuel costs, charging, federal and state incentives, and more! Come prepared with questions as we’ve built in time to chat.
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