The SouthCoast Youth Climate Summit is Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Buttonwood Park Zoo. The event is free for teens ages 13 to 17. Workshops focus on air quality, food systems, and civic action. Activities include a “Science on a Sphere” demo and talks by local groups. Lunch is […]
New Bedford Science Café continues in full swing on Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Last Round Bar and Grill. Admission is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Featured speakers include filmmaker Kevin Kertscher and Johns Hopkins freshman Audrey Kertscher. Their talk centers on “Cornering Malaria: A Revolutionary Approach” and […]
The next New Bedford Science Café will meet on Tuesday, April 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Last Round Bar & Grille. Deborah Gordon will discuss “The Escape Artist: Methane and New Tools to Detect the Super-Potent Climate Pollutant.” Gordon leads the Oil & Gas Solutions Initiative for the Rocky Mountain Institute’s Climate Intelligence […]
New Bedford will hold Compost Bin Day on Saturday, April 11, from 8 to 10:45 a.m. at the Crapo Hill Landfill. The event is open to residents of New Bedford and Dartmouth. ID is required. Residents can buy a backyard compost bin for $25. Payment is cash, check, or money order only. The goal is […]
Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership hosts an aquaculture luncheon on Tuesday, April 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Waypoint Event Center in New Bedford. This luncheon is one of three sessions focused on aquaculture, offshore wind, and commercial fishing. Industry leaders, researchers, and public officials share insights on trends, innovation, and what’s ahead […]
Groundwork Southcoast is seeking volunteers for a two-day tree planting event at its urban farm in New Bedford. The effort will be on Monday, April 13, and Tuesday, April 14, at Riverside Park. Volunteers will help prepare the site and plant trees. Two time slots are available each day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and […]
Grow fresh food this summer and meet neighbors at Harmony Gardens. Groundwork Southcoast holds a spring bed adoption on Thursday, April 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 185 Weld St., New Bedford. Community members can claim raised garden beds for the season. Beds are first-come, first-served. A waitlist will be available. Questions can be […]
Earth Day Volunteer Day at Frogfoot Farm is set for Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program focuses on caring for native plant hedgerows. This work supports pollinators, improves habitat, and strengthens the farm’s ecosystem. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to work with staff. No experience is necessary. Bring weather-appropriate […]
NEW BEDFORD -- The city of New Bedford is pleased to announce the opening of the Swap Shop, a new initiative at the New Bedford Recycling Center that allows residents to drop off and pick up reusable items, for free. The Swap Shop, located at 1103 Shawmut Ave., is accepting donations of gently used items, […]
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