Latest News

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ADVISORY: ANOTHER Gas Release in Wellesley

Another Gas Release in Wellesley is scheduled for October 8. The Town has been advised that there will be another release of gas from the valve site near 68 Walnut Street in Wellesley on Tuesday, October 8 between 7 am and 7 pm. 

MASS STEM WEEK – FREE ACTIVITIES

The MASS STEM Week Challenge is on! All Massachusetts students have the opportunity to tackle real-world sustainability problems by participating in the Mass STEM Week Zero Waste challenge.

Can You Sew?

Join this Fun, Town-Wide Project Crafty Wellesley children and adults; sewers: novice to expert; anyone looking for a fun and easy community project, Sustainable Wellesley is looking for your talent. ​Once again, Sustainable Wellesley is creating beautiful, Japanese Furoshiki style cloths to wrap gifts with for free at the Wellesley Marketplace in November.

Get Involved
Variety of Volunteer Opportunities

​Sustainable Wellesley is a group of volunteers working to make a difference in our community. There are many ways you can join in – one time, weekly, and monthly opportunities, as well as ones that relate to your expertise, hobby, and passion. We need you to volunteer to make all of our work possible. Together we can make a difference. Click below to learn more. 

"I started to do something... to make a difference. It makes you feel a lot better."  -Greta Thunberg 

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3 Things
You Can Do Today

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Go pesticide free!

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Take the pledge not to poison your yard, and put your pin on the map of pesticide-free homes HERE

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Get clean electricity!

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Wellesley residents can get clean, renewable electricity through our Municipal Light Plant with the same great service. Find out how HERE

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Find and fix gas leaks!

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There are more than 260 ‘natural gas’ leaks all over Wellesley, plus significant blowdowns occurring. Find where the nearest leaks to you are and what you can do about them HERE

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Who We Are
​A Leadership Team of volunteers

​Sustainable Wellesley is a group of volunteers that encourage sustainability in Wellesley and the surrounding area.  We organize events, promote learning and encourage *action*.  If you want a stronger voice for sustainability then please join us!  Get our free newsletter for simple solutions to low impact living. Unsubscribing later is just one click, so give it a try.

"We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors — we borrow
it from our children." - Native American proverb

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