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SUMMARY:South Natick dam office hours
DESCRIPTION:Photo by CRWA\nEVENT: South Natick dam removal office hours \nFriday\, Aug. 28\, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM \nBacon Free Library (58 Eliot St)\, Natick \nGuests: Bridget Gonzalez\, DER; Noah Snyder\, Boston College’ Tony Edgington\, Boston College \nExpertise: River Sediment Transport \nDam removal is underway in South Natick. The Charles River Watershed Association will host office hours with coffee and treats at the Bacon Free Library. Drop in to ask questions and learn more about dam removal and restoration efforts across the Charles River Watershed and Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/south-natick-dam-office-hours/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot St.\, Natick\, MA 01760
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:Flower arranging at Bacon Free Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Madison\, Flower Manager at the Natick Community Organic Farm\, for a flower arranging workshop. As long as the weather is nice\, we will be outside at the Bacon Free Library. \nThis program is currently at capacity. Contact the library to join the waitlist: bflprogramming@minlib.net \n\nExpand your reach via paid advertising on Natick Report \n 
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/flower-arranging-at-bacon-free-library/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Farm,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T200000
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SUMMARY:Heat Pump Popsicle Party\, sponsored by Natick Sustainability office
DESCRIPTION:EVENT: Heat Pump Popsicle Party\nDATE/TIME: June 17 from 7-8pm\nLOCATION: Morse Institute Library\, in the Lebowitz room downstairs. \nNatick’s volunteer heat pump coaches will present information on heat pumps\, including the new heat pump electric rate\, current rebates (yes\, they do still exist!)\, and things to consider if AC is your primary motivation. \nWe’ll also be joined by a Mass Save Residential Decarbonization Advisor\, which is another resource you have for getting no-cost technical guidance and support on upgrading your heating system. \nIt should be a fun night and we are purchasing popsicles based on sign-ups\, so please register to attend. \n\nEnergize your marketing via paid advertising on Natick Report
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/heat-pump-popsicle-party-sponsored-by-natick-sustainability-office/
LOCATION:Morse Institute Library\, 14 E. Central St.\, Natick\, MA 01760
CATEGORIES:Environment,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T140000
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SUMMARY:Natick Garden Club Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Natick Garden Club is hosting its annual plant sale on Sunday\, May 31 from 10am-2pm indoors at the Natick Community-Senior Center\, 117 East Central St. \nThe sale is the group’s major fundraiser for the year. They offer a variety of plants that have been proven to grow successfully in our sometimes challenging weather conditions. Most of the plants are perennials from members’ gardens\, and are labeled for bloom time and\nseason\, height\, spacing needed\, and sun and moisture requirements. They promote native plants as well\, meaning they are native to our area\, and tolerant of drought conditions and excellent at providing habitat for good insects and birds. \nThere will be a modest houseplant and seedling section. \nRaffle tickets for a variety of items will be available and you don’t need to be present to win. \n\nStay in the loop by signing up for Natick Report‘s free weekday email newsletter
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/natick-garden-club-plant-sale-2/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
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SUMMARY:Pre-Memorial Day Cleanup\, Natick High School Memorial Field
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Memorial Day Cleanup\, Natick High School Memorial Field \nJoin Keep Natick Beautiful volunteers as they clean up this heavily-used area\, including the field\, bleachers and parking lot at Memorial Field. \n\nDate: Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\nTime: 9 to 11 am\nWhere: Meet at Natick Football Parking lot at corner of Windsor Ave and West St\nWhat to bring: Gloves\, water bottle\, hat\, old clothes\, sneakers/boots. Organizers will have extra gloves\, pickers\, bags and safety vests\, and there will be snacks.\n\nMore info and Sign up: https://www.keepnatickbeautiful.com/\n\n\n\nYES\, sign me up for Natick Report’s weekday email newsletter
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/pre-memorial-day-cleanup-natick-high-school-memorial-field/
LOCATION:Meet at Natick Football Parking lot at corner of Windsor Ave and West St
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
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CREATED:20260412T161247Z
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UID:34911-1777712400-1777726800@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Earth-Friendly Fair on Natick Common
DESCRIPTION:The Earth-Friendly Fair on Natick Common is part of the two-day Earth Day All Around Natick celebration. Fair takes place on May 2\, 9am-1pm. \nLearn more about Earth Day All Around Natick and the fair.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/earth-friendly-fair-on-natick-common-2/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
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UID:34238-1777712400-1777723200@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Natick Board of Health Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day
DESCRIPTION:The 40th annual Natick Board of Health Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day is scheduled for Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Natick Department of Public Works at 75 West Street. \nDue to the limit of 300 cars\, the town must sell tickets in advance and you must have a ticket with you when you arrive. No tickets will be sold that day: vehicles without a ticket will be turned away. \nThe ticket price is $10.00 per car for Natick residents only. \nTickets can be purchased: \n\nIn person at the Health Department\, 13 East Central St.\, 2nd floor\, either by cash or by check payable to the “Town of Natick.”\nBy mailing a check payable to “Town of Natick” or putting a check into the drop box to the right of the front door at Town Hall by April 17.  Address your envelope:  Board of Health\, 13 East Central St.\, and be sure to include your return US mail address so your ticket can be sent to you with instructions. Do not send cash.\n\nSee the Health Department website for a list of what can and cannot be dropped off. \n\nExpand your reach (and support local news) by advertising on Natick Report.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/natick-board-of-health-household-hazardous-waste-drop-off-day/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260328T172334Z
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SUMMARY:Indoor mushroom growing presentation at Natick's Morse Institute Library
DESCRIPTION:Learn about indoor mushroom growing at a presentation by Blackstone Veggie Gardens at Natick’s Morse Institute Library on April 21\, 6:30-8pm in the Lebowitz Room on the lower level. \n\nSign up for Natick Report’s free weekday email newsletter
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/indoor-mushroom-growing-presentation-at-naticks-morse-institute-library/
CATEGORIES:Education,Environment,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T110000
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CREATED:20260422T160703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T160703Z
UID:35112-1776330000-1776337200@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Natick High School Memorial Field Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Field\, Natick\nNatick High School Memorial Field Cleanup: Saturday May 16\, 9 – 11 am (Rain date: Sunday May 17) \nJoin Keep Natick Beautiful volunteers as we clean up this heavily-used area\, including the field\, bleachers and parking lot at Memorial Field. Let’s leave it much cleaner than we found it!  \nMeet at Natick Football Parking Lot at corner of Windsor Ave and West St.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/natick-high-school-memorial-field-cleanup/
LOCATION:Natick Football Parking Lot at corner of Windsor Ave and West St.
CATEGORIES:Community,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
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UID:34806-1775901600-1775908800@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Free paper shredding event in Natick
DESCRIPTION:Residents are invited to safely dispose of unwanted documents at a free drive-through community paper shredding event on Saturday\, April 11 from 10am-12pm. The event will be held rain or shine. \nBring sensitive or unwanted paper documents to the front parking lot of the Community Senior Center located at 117 East Central Street. Volunteers will be available to help move boxes from your car. Please remove any plastic bags or clips ahead of time. \nDocuments will be destroyed on the spot using a mobile shredding truck and sent for recycling. \nPlease note that this is a free event based on first-come\, first served\, or until the truck is full to capacity. There is a limit of five paper size boxes per household or equivalent. \nNo appointment necessary. \n\nKeep up on Natick with our free weekday email newsletter
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/free-paper-shredding-event-in-natick/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260328T174604Z
CREATED:20260328T174604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T174604Z
UID:34652-1775898000-1775905200@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Rte. 135 Pre-Marathon Cleanup in Natick
DESCRIPTION:What: Rte. 135 Pre-Marathon Cleanup\nWhen: Saturday April 11th 9am to 11am\nJoin Keep Natick Beautiful to clean up litter along Rte. 135 and make sure it looks its best for runners and spectators on Marathon Day. We will be working from the Framingham town line to Eddie’s Dog Park at Middlesex Path. Rain date Sunday\, April 12.Where: Meet at Roche Bros. Plaza parking area (Northwest corner) \nWhat to bring: Gloves\, water bottle\, hat\, old clothes\, sneakers/boots. We have extra gloves\, pickers\, bags and safety vests\, and there will be snacks. \n\nMore info and Sign up: https://www.keepnatickbeautiful.com/\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease send news tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com\nPlease support your local news source with a tax-deductible donation by scanning the QR code or by clicking on it.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/rte-135-pre-marathon-cleanup-in-natick/
CATEGORIES:Community,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
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SUMMARY:Electronic & Appliance Recycle Day
DESCRIPTION:Bring these items to the St. Patrick parking lot at 45 E. Central St.\, Natick on March 28\, 9am-3pm. \nFees listed below (cash or check). Rain or shine. \nSmall electronics items: Computer towers\, Scanners\, VCR\, Printers\, Copiers\, DVD\, Stereo Equipment\, Computer Tower\, Lighting\, Vacuum\, Answering Machine \, Fax\, Speakers\, Compact disc.\, Circuit Boards\, Radios\, Record Players\, Modems\, Word Processor\, Fans\, Video equipment\, Game Console\, Xbox\, etc. Tape Players\, Typewriters (Anything with a plug and more)…$5 each. \nAppliances: Dishwasher\, Dryer\, Stove…$25; Microwave..$15 small\, $20 large $20 \nLawn mowers: $25 \nSnow blowers: $40 \nTV’s and Monitors/Flat panel monitors: \n\n18” – 26” …$25.00 ea\n27”- 35” …$30.00 ea / Over 35” Projection TV…$45.00 ea\n\nAC: $25 \nDehumidifier: $20 \nRefrigerators: $20(dorm); $40 to 50 large \nGrill: $25. \nEmpty propane tank: $15 \nExercise equipment: $20-40 (weight sets…$10) \nNO FEE on these items: keyboards\, wire\, cell phones \, car and boat batteries \n**** Please no paint or chemicals/no light bulbs\, household batteries or smoke detectors. \nAlso included: Bicycle Recycle Day — NO FEE: \n\nBring your unwanted old or new bicycle and drop it off\, it will be reused again. Mountain\, Road\, BMX\, Cruiser\, etc.\nWe also take working or non working mini bikes and mopeds\nOur aim is to keep bikes from being thrown out when they can be reused\n(We can pick up bicycles if you cannot get them there)\n\n\nPlease support your local news source with a tax-deductible donation by scanning the QR code or by clicking on it.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/electronic-appliance-recycle-day/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T201500
DTSTAMP:20260302T222121Z
CREATED:20260302T222112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T222121Z
UID:34207-1774378800-1774383300@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:EcoNatick's Climate Conversation with School Committee candidates
DESCRIPTION:EcoNatick.org’s online Climate Conversation with the 3 candidates for 2 open seats on the Natick School Committee will be on Tuesday\, March 24 from 7:00-8:15pm. \nWhile attendees will remain muted throughout the event\, the chat will be open for comments and questions for the candidates which a moderator will select to be shared during the live event. The event will be recorded\, and questions in advance from the public will be considered by the moderator\, Susan Simone Kang.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/econaticks-climate-conversation-with-natick-school-committee-candidates/
CATEGORIES:Education,Election,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T203000
DTSTAMP:20251223T142908Z
CREATED:20251223T142908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T142908Z
UID:33150-1769625000-1769632200@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Natick screening: 'Reconnecting Rivers'
DESCRIPTION:EVENT: Natick Screening: ‘Reconnecting Rivers’ \n\nWednesday\, January 28\, 2026\n6:30 PM  8:00 PM\n\n\nMorse Institute Library14 East Central Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\n\nREGISTER here \nDESCRIPTION: The Charles River Watershed Association will host a free screening of its new short documentary\, Reconnecting Rivers\, at the newly remodeled Lebowitz Meeting Hall at Natick’s Morse Institute Library. Produced by CRWA and Turnaround Films\, the documentary explores the challenges posed by defunct dams on the Charles River and beyond\, and the efforts by local groups to address them. A panel discussion on the documentary and defunct dams on the Charles will follow the screening. Light refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/natick-screening-reconnecting-rivers/
LOCATION:Morse Institute Libray\, 14 E. Central St.\, Natick\, MA 01760
CATEGORIES:Education,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20251022T011848Z
CREATED:20251022T011848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T011848Z
UID:32062-1761674400-1761681600@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Heat pump & pizza party at Morse Institute Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Natick’s volunteer Heat Pump Coaches for their third annual talk about heat pumps on  Oct. 28\, 6-8pm at Morse Institute Library. You’ll learn about how they work\, performance in cold weather\, and incentives available to help pay for them. \nHosted by the town of Natick’s Sustainability Office. \nRegister online. \n\nNow\, thanks to Natick Report’s partnership with Tiny News Collective\, you can make tax deductible contributions to support the town’s greenest news source.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/heat-pump-pizza-party-at-morse-institute-library/
CATEGORIES:Education,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTSTAMP:20251021T000833Z
CREATED:20251021T000833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T000833Z
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SUMMARY:Route 135 Cleanup with Keep Natick Beautiful
DESCRIPTION:Join Keep Natick Beautiful to clean up litter along Rte. 135. We will be working from the Framingham town line to Eddie’s Dog Park at Middlesex Path. \nDate: Sat Oct 25th\nTime: 9 to 11 am\nWhere: Meet at Roche Bros. plaza parking area (Northwest corner)\nWhat to bring: Gloves\, water bottle\, hat\, old clothes\, sneakers/boots. We have extra gloves\, pickers\, bags and safety vests and there will be snacks! \n\nMore info and Sign up: https://www.keepnatickbeautiful.com/\n\n\n\n\nNow\, thanks to Natick Report’s partnership with Tiny News Collective\, you can make tax deductible contributions to support our work.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/route-135-cleanup-with-keep-natick-beautiful/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20250529T181358Z
CREATED:20250529T175501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T181358Z
UID:29612-1749286800-1749297600@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Natick Boy Scout Troop 1775 bottle & can drive
DESCRIPTION:Bring your redeemable bottles & cans to Natick Boy Scout Troop 1775’s drive on June 7\, 9am-noon at the Natick VFW\, 113 West Central St. \n \n\nYES\, sign me up for Natick Report’s free weekday email newsletter
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/natick-boy-scout-troop-1775-bottle-can-drive/
CATEGORIES:Charity/fundraising,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T140000
DTSTAMP:20250430T200014Z
CREATED:20250430T200014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T200014Z
UID:29025-1746871200-1746885600@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Farm Fest at Natick Community Organic Farm
DESCRIPTION:EVENT: Farm Fest\nDATE: Saturday\, May 10\nTIME:n 10am-2pm\nLOCATION: Natick Community Organic Farm\, 117 Eliot St.\, Natick\nDESCRIPTION: This event is going to be a lot of fun; we have artisanal vendors\, a crafting corner\, lawn games and sack races\, live music\, food trucks\, and a beer tent with Lookout Farm beer and cider!\n\nThe Seedling sale is free to attend and opens to the general public at 10AM. Farm Fest is a ticketed event; we will be selling tickets on the door but folks looking to plan ahead can buy tickets on our website: Farm Fest 2025 – Natick Community Organic Farm
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/farm-fest-at-natick-community-organic-farm/
LOCATION:Natick Community Organic Farm\, 117 Eliot St.\, Natick\, MA 01760
CATEGORIES:Environment,Farm,Food,Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000
DTSTAMP:20250429T161340Z
CREATED:20250429T161340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T161340Z
UID:28986-1746367200-1746378000@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Repair Café at Natick Community-Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:The Repair Café will be held on Sunday May 4 from 2-5PM at Natick Community Senior Center is  located at 117 E. Central St. (Rt. 135). The event is sponsored by Natick Rotary in conjunction with the Natick  Community Senior Center’s Council on Aging & Human Services. \nYou can  bring a whole host of different items in need of repair that volunteers\,  with skills in different disciplines\, will do their best to fix for free. You can bring: \n\nLamps*\nElectronics & small appliances\nLaptop computers for IT work\nJewelry\nBikes\nMechanical items\nSmall furniture repairs\nPlus\, sharpening of non serrated knives\, scissors\, and garden tools\nThey’ll also do their best to do  machine & hand-sewing repairs of clothing & household textiles.\n\nFor more info\, or if you or someone you know might be able to help in  some capacity\, please email Carey at: NatickRepairCafe@gmail.com \n* While we will have many parts and components on hand\, if your item requires  special parts\, to increase the chances we can fix it\, please bring them with you.  \n\nWe’re helping to fix local news: Please support Natick Report with a tax-deductible donation.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/repair-cafe-at-natick-community-senior-center/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000
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UID:28955-1746363600-1746370800@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Cochituate Rail Trail clean-up
DESCRIPTION:All ages are welcome. Join Spark Kindness\, Keep Natick Beautiful\, Natick AMVETS Post 79\, and the Natick Rotary Club on May 4\, 1-3pm\, at our community clean-up to improve the natural environment along the Cochituate Rail Trail in the area of AMVETS\, from Rt. 9 to Rt. 30. Connect with neighbors\, enjoy nature\, and help us take care of this special place for recreation\, right in our own backyard. This year’s trail and shoreline clean-up is part of the 2025 “Earth Day All Round Natick” Festival (Learn more at www.econatick.org). RSVPs aren’t required but are encouraged to help us plan. \nMeeting Location: Natick AMVETS Post 79\, 79 Superior Drive (parking available for this special event in the AMVETS lot) \nWhat to wear: Comfortable clothes for clean-up activities. Feel free to bring gloves. All other supplies will be provided. \nQuestions: Feel free to contact Elizabeth Greer at enolangreer@sparkkindness.org. \n \n\nYES\, sign me up for Natick Report’s weekday email newsletter
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/cochituate-rail-trail-clean-up/
CATEGORIES:Community,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000
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SUMMARY:Charles River Parks improvement site walk
DESCRIPTION:The project team will be hosting a site walk from 1-3pm on May 4 as part of the EcoNatick’s Earth Day Around Natick weekend. Signs and perspectives will be placed throughout the site to provide the public with a snapshot of the features and changes proposed for the park areas near the soon-to-be removed South Natick Dam. Town and consulting firm staff will be available at park locations to answer questions. \nOld Town Park\, 7 Mill Lane \nGrove Park and Multipurpose Area meet at 11 Pleasant Street \n\nPlease send news tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/charles-river-parks-improvement-site-walk/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T130000
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SUMMARY:Earth-friendly fair on Natick Common
DESCRIPTION:Natick Common will be packed from 9am-1pm on May 3 with booths and tables highlighting earth-friendly wares and information. Among the exhibitors at the fair will be Tree for the Taking\, which will show off guitars made from invasive trees.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/earth-friendly-fair-on-natick-common/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20250312T001538Z
CREATED:20250311T212312Z
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UID:27904-1746262800-1746273600@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day
DESCRIPTION:The Natick Board of Health has scheduled its Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day for Saturday\, May 3 from 9am-12pm at the Natick Department of Public Works at 75 West Street. \nTickets will only be sold in advance and the event is limited to 300 vehicles. No tickets will be sold that day and vehicles without a ticket will be turned away. The ticket price is $10 per car for Natick residents only. \nThere are three options for buying tickets: Pay at the Board of Health office at Town Hall\, mail a check\, or use the dropbox at Town Hall. More details here about payment options and what you can drop off at the hazardous waste event. \nQuestions? Call the Board of Health at 508-647-6460. \n\nPlease send news tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/household-hazardous-waste-drop-off-day/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000
DTSTAMP:20250428T135940Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing at the Dam
DESCRIPTION:Being present and observing nature by drawing pictures is a great way to relax\, focus and learn about our shared habitat. This is a drop-in artmaking session led by Rob Dunlavey who has been observing nature and making pictures at the South Natick dam for the past fifteen years. \nBring your own materials! Suggested: any type of paper\, sketchbook\, any type of pencil\, charcoal\, pastels\, crayons\, ink + brushes/water.\nNot recommended: oil paints \nRob Dunlavey is an artist and award winning children’s book illustrator who lives in South Natick. \nWEATHER: This event will not happen “rain or shine.” \n\nPlanned date: Saturday\, May 3\, 2025\, 8:00 – 10:00 am\nRain date: Sunday\, May 4\, 202\,5 noon – 2:00 pm\n\nACCESSIBILITY: There may be uneven ground or steep slope.  \nMore Earth Day All Round Natick events \n\n\nPlease consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Natick’s greenest news source (no paper here!)
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/drawing-at-the-dam/
CATEGORIES:Art,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T110000
DTSTAMP:20250329T232546Z
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UID:28385-1744448400-1744455600@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Rte. 135 Pre-Marathon Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Rte 135 Pre-Marathon Cleanup \nJoin Keep Natick Beautiful to clean up litter along Rte. 135 and make sure it looks its best for runners and spectators on Marathon Day. We will be working from the Framingham town line to Eddie’s Dog Park at Middlesex Path. \nDate: Sat April 12th\nTime: 9 to 11 am\nWhere: Meet at Roche Bros. plaza parking area (Northwest corner)\nWhat to bring: Gloves\, water bottle\, hat\, old clothes\, sneakers/boots. We have extra gloves\, pickers\, bags and safety vests and there will be snacks! \n\nMore info and Sign up: https://www.keepnatickbeautiful.com/\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Natick Report’s independent journalism venture.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/rte-135-pre-marathon-cleanup/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T193000
DTSTAMP:20250309T220319Z
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UID:27872-1742322600-1742326200@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Charles River Parks Improvement Project update (online)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Town of Natick on March 18 at 6:30pm to learn about the progress on the Charles River Parks Improvement project funded by a FY24-25 Municipal Vulnerability Program (MVP) Action Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  \nAt this meeting we will be reviewing the progress on park design and potential future waterfront connection post dam removal. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions and provide input. If you need language interpretation for the meeting\, or accessibility accommodations\, please reach out to Angela Snell at asnell@natickma.org no later than March 7th. \nRegister for meeting \n\nNow\, thanks to a partnership with Tiny News Collective\, you can make tax deductible contributions to support Natick Report’s work.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/charles-river-parks-improvement-project-update-online/
CATEGORIES:Community,Environment,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T201500
DTSTAMP:20250303T232019Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Convos with Natick Town Wide Candidates: Select Board
DESCRIPTION:Hear from Natick’s Select Board candidates on climate-related issues during this online event on March 4\, 7-8:15pm. Organized by EcoNatick. (Natick Town Election is March 25). \nRegister for the event. \n\nPlease send news tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/climate-convos-with-natick-town-wide-candidates-select-board/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T203000
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UID:27770-1741114800-1741120200@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Climate Convos with Natick Town Wide Candidates: School Committee
DESCRIPTION:Hear from Natick’s School Committee candidates on climate-related issues during this online event on March 4\, 7-8:30pm. Organized by EcoNatick. (Natick Town Election is March 25). \nRegister for the event. \n  \n\nPlease send news tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/climate-convos-with-natick-town-wide-candidates-school-committee/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T170000
DTSTAMP:20250121T201258Z
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SUMMARY:Natick's Charles River Parks Improvement Project public meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Natick town officials on Jan. 28 at 6:30pm for an online meeting to learn about the progress on the Charles River Parks Improvement project funded by a state grant. \nAt this meeting town officials will be reviewing progress on park design and potential future waterfront connection post dam removal. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions and provide input. If you need language interpretation for the meeting\, or accessibility accommodations\, please reach out to Angela Snell at asnell@natickma.org no later than January 21. \n\nYES\, sign me up for Natick Report’s weekday email newsletter
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/naticks-charles-river-parks-improvement-project-public-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Government,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T160000
DTSTAMP:20241027T154308Z
CREATED:20241027T153635Z
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SUMMARY:Food as Medicine: Transforming Health with Plant-Based Nutrition (lunch & presentation)
DESCRIPTION:Boston Vegetarian Society presents “Food as Medicine: Transforming Health with Plant-Based Nutrition” with Dr. Michael Klaper\, a pioneer in the vegan movement. The lunch and presentation will take place at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick (13 Common St.) from 2-4pm on Saturday\, Nov. 2. \nKlaper is an internationally-recognized teacher and speaker on diet and health with over 50 years of clinical experience in helping patients regain their health through improved diet and lifestyle. He is a passionate and devoted educator of physicians and other healthcare professionals about the importance of nutrition in clinical practice and integrative medicine. His presentations explore the mechanisms by which plant-predominant diets can help reverse common Western diseases. \nBuy a late lunch from Veggie Crust. \nSign up to help the organization plan for food and seating. \n$2 donation requested towards use of room and equipment. Cash please\, pay on site. \n\nPlease support your local news source\, Natick Report
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/food-as-medicine-transforming-health-with-plant-based-nutrition-lunch-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Food
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