Despite the never ending cold rain and clouds, seeds are sprouting, ever so slowly, and seedlings are taking hold. Soon our new pollinator flower bed will be planted and we will welcome summer in earnest. The work of preparing the garden for the season will give way to the regular weekly tasks of weeding, monitoring […]
The Edwards Church Green Team
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Kermit’s Korner: Recycling in Framingham
Many of us share environmental values are and are already participating in the recycling of items used in our daily lives. It’s an easy and satisfying way to keep non-degradable waste out of our landfills. But are you sure that all items you put into the city’s weekly recycling containers can be recycled? A few […]
Kermit’s Korner: You can compost, too!
By now we hope you’ve noticed that we are offering compostable cups and paper products at coffee hour; the trash can in Sue Dickerman Hall has been converted to a compost collector. We can compost paper products (simple paper plates, napkins, tissues, coffee filters, tea bags, even bulletins!), food scraps of all kinds (meat and […]
Kermit’s Korner: Composting
For several years, we have hosted a community compost pile in the corner of the playground, enabling us to compost yard waste and plant-based foods. This spring, we are taking our composting to a new level, working with a company called Black Earth Composting, which will pick up a 14-gallon bin from us weekly. This […]
Kermit’s Korner: Earth Day
Earth Day this year is Monday, April 22. But there’s no reason to celebrate the earth on just one day this month― here are three things you can do for “Earth Month”: The Framingham Community Farm is a local non-profit that aims to fight hunger with fresh produce. They also provide meaningful service opportunities for […]
Kermit’s Korner: Spring Fever
Here are some things you can do to go “green” as winter turns to spring… Check out the Framingham Seed Library (at both Framingham library branches) and pick out free seeds to start for your own garden or even just a window box. The Seed Libraries open Saturday, March 2. Sign up for compost pick-up […]
Kermit’s Korner: Living the Change: Inspiring Stories For a Sustainable Future
Saturday, February 2 at 2:00pm in Edwards Hall Transition Framingham invites you to a documentary screening. The film, directed by Jordan Osmond and Antoinette Wilson, explores solutions to the global crises we face today – solutions any one of us can be part of – through the inspiring stories of people pioneering change in their […]
Kermit’s Korner: Writing Workshop
Plymouth and Edwards Church Green Teams Joint Letter-to-the-Editor Writing Workshop Sunday, January 6, 11:45am-1:00pmAfter worship at Plymouth Church Fellowship HallDo you want to get more people talking about the injustice of climate change (or another justice issue)? Do you want to get the attention of local lawmakers, decision-makers, and your neighbors? Letters-to-the-editor are a great […]
Kermit’s Korner: A Call to Action
Back in October, several members of the Green Team attended the Massachusetts Interfaith Power and Light Conference at Plymouth Church. The speakers on the importance of voting, the injustice of climate change, and who is hurt most by fossil fuel emissions (hint: it’s not the wealthy), were particularly inspiring. You can now view each of […]
Kermit’s Korner: Gift Wrapping Can be Green
Are you a gift-bag re-user and saver? Ever used newspaper to wrap gifts? Grocery bags cut-up and decorated with stamps? Leftover cloth from a sewing project? There are so many ways to wrap gifts that don’t leave your family with a pile of trash on Christmas morning. Come visit the Transition Framingham “alternative wrapping” table […]