It’s election season – let’s “Do Something!” “The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy.” – John Lewis, CommonWealth interview in 2019 “We estimate that over 8 million environmentalists did not vote in the 2020 presidential election and over 13 million skipped the […]
The Edwards Church Green Team
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“Get out the Vote” Vegan Potluck and Postcards Event
According to the Environmental Voting Project, over 8 million environmentalists failed to vote in the 2020 election. If you care about the future of our planet, vote your values and encourage others to do the same. On Tuesday, August 6, from 5-7 pm, the Environmental Justice Team will have a “postcards to voters” vegan potluck and postcard-writing/stamping […]
Plant-Based Eating: What Are You Waiting For?
Plant Based for Our Earth Plant-based eating is becoming more popular, as people begin to make the connection between what they eat and their health, the animals, and the environment. When we read Under the Sky We Make last year, the author had a list of the top things that one can do to […]
Grow your green thumb!
Here are some things you can do this summer to learn about vegetable gardening, whether you have a green thumb or not: #1 – Volunteer for Produce Pick-up or a Work Day at Stearns Farm From mid-June to October, Edwards Church brings fresh produce every week from Stearns Farm on Edmands Road in Framingham to […]
Under the Sky We Make
A Synopsis of excerpts from Under the Sky We Make In February the Environmental Justice Team hosted a book discussion of leading global sustainability scientist, Kimberly Nicholas, PhD’s book, Under the Sky We Make: How to Be Human in a Warming World. We had a solid turnout and heartfelt discussion, but this book is just […]
Spring Has Sprung
Time to think about a garden? April is a great time to start thinking about starting a vegetable garden, or even just a few vegetable plant containers, for the spring. But where do you start? We have so many resources here in Framingham and nearby that you may not know about. Here’s a […]
Plant Forward March for a Healthier, More Compassionate Spring
By now, you’ve probably heard that one of the best things you can personally do to mitigate climate change is eat a plant-based diet. But, for some, this can be a daunting task. It doesn’t have to be. You can lean in, jump in, or dip a toe in. And this spring, I am offering […]
Kermit’s Korner
The Environmental Justice Team has two invitations for the congregation in the month of February. Join us for a light soup lunch and book discussion of Under the Sky We Make: How to Be Human in a Warming World – by Kimberly Nicholas, PhD – Zoom and in-person at Sue Dickerman Hall, Sunday, […]
February’s Book Discussion
An invitation to curl up with a good book, then join us in February for a discussion… Under the Sky We Make: How to Be Human in a Warming World – by Kimberly Nicholas, PhD – Book discussion (Zoom and In-person at Sue Dickerman Hall) Sunday, February 11 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (light soup […]
Kermit’s Korner
Recycling Made Easy by Laura Beck, on behalf of the Environmental Justice Team Confused about what you can recycle? What goes in the city bin? What has to go somewhere else? Here’s my summary of recycling in Framingham, including some helpful links. What you CAN put in your curbside bin: Aluminum & Steel Cans (Empty […]