Creating Greenfield's Future: Our Food, Economy, and Community held on November 5, at Greenfield Community College, was a great success! Over 130 people came to engage in discussions about where they think Greenfield should be headed as we move firmly into the 21st century.  They heard a great analysis of how food can be an engine for growth by Ben Hewitt, author of The Town that Food Saved, and participated in nine workshops. Click here for photos of the event, and look in the side bar for links to videos of our keynote speakers, our final report and more. Many thanks to all who attended. Please join us in follow-up activities and events, and for Greenfield’s Master Planning process next year, as we work together toward re-inventing Greenfield for a more vibrant, resilient and sustainable future.

At a GGEC workshop held Sept 27, information about the dizzying array of FREE $$ for people of all income and ownership, and how to find help to find the right money for you. FREE $$ ranges from  $2,000-$35,000 per home or 1-4 family apartment. And a new program for Greenfield residents: Energy Smart Homes can help you find the right program for you.

Sept 14, 2011 – Last week Real Pickles, in Greenfield, MA, joined the Greenfield 10% Challenge. Dan Rosenberg, co-owner of Real Pickles gave Nancy Hazard of the Greening Greenfield Energy Committee, a tour of their new facility to learn what they had done to reduce their energy use by at least 10%. “I was amazed at Dan’s commitment, attention to detail and what he has been able to do with constrained finances.”

Wed. January 25, 6:30 pm, Greenfield Public Library

Are you concerned about the health of our oceans and what you can do about it? Come see and discuss the inspiration film, A Sea Change. Free film - Free refreshments - Donations requested

Wed. January 26, 4-5:30 pm, 50 Miles Street, 2nd floor meeting room, Greenfield MA

For 4th-12th grade Educators and Home Schoolers...

Come learn about a NEW Science and Sustainability Expo in Greenfield to be held this spring. The Expo will offer educators and their students an opportunity to showcase their science and sustainability projects, initiatives, and resources, or get involved in a youth wind turbine competition, and celebrate their projects and successes. We also invite collaborative teams

Wed, Feb 8, 6:30-9pm. NESEA, 50 Miles Street, 2nd Floor

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Wed. February 22, 6:30 pm, Greenfield Public Library

This film celebrates solutions, inspiration and action, making it appealing across the political spectrum. It shows how tackling climate change boosts the economy, increases national & energy security and promotes health and a clean environment. Free film - Free refreshments - Donations requested.

Wed. March 28, 6:30 pm, Greenfield Public Library

This film takes a look at society's addiction to endless growth. The film examines the cultural barriers that prevent us from reacting rationally to the evidence that current levels of population and consumption are unsustainable and asks the most critical question of our time: How do we become a sustainable civilization? Free film - Free refreshments - Donations requested.

Wed. April 25, 6:30 pm, Greenfield Public Library

This film is an antidote to environmental despair, a hopeful and practical look at a path to a viable, flourishing future.   It introduces us to examples of projects led by some of the key figures in the Permaculture movement offering solutions and a hopeful proactive vision of a post-carbon future. Free film - Free refreshments - Donations requested