Energize Franklin

GECA: Battery Storage and ConnectedSolutions
2026-07-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Did you know you can earn money by enrolling your battery storage system in the ConnectedSolutions program? Join the Green Energy Consumers Alliance (GECA)for their webinars discussing how you can get enrolled in the ConnectedSolutions program and how battery storage helps to manage the grid, especially during the summer heat. You can learn more on the GECA website Webinars are Wednesday, July 1st at 7pm and Friday, July 10th at 12pm. Register in adance and choose the session that works for you. Hope to see you there!

GECA: Smart Thermostats and ConnectedSolutions
2026-06-29 12:00 - 13:00
As we head into summer heat, it’s great to think about our energy demand, especially when it comes to cooling. Join the Green Energy Consumers Alliance (GECA)for their webinar about smart thermostats and managing the electrical grid. You can learn about how to enroll your smart thermostat in the ConnectedSolutions program and earn money for helping to reduce the burden on the grid during hot days ahead. If you don’t yet have a smart thermostat, this webinar will give you all the details about how they work and how to go about getting one installed.
Webinars are June 29th at 12pm and July 7th at 7pm. Register in advance and pick the option that works for you! You can also learn more on the GECA website.

Native Plant Trust - Plant Walks with Elizabeth James Perry
2026-06-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Garden In the Woods, 180 Hemenway Rd, Framingham, 01701, United States
Do you want to learn more about native plants and the care and conservation of plant communities here in Massachusetts? Then join the Native Plant Trust’s special event on Saturday, June 20th. Elizabeth James Perry (Aquinnah Wampanoag), culture bearer, marine scientist, and educator is leading a plant walk focusing on native horticulture and wild harvests. This event runs from 1:30-2:30pm at the Garden in the Woods in Framingham and is free to all. Check out their website to learn more and register: https://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/stewarding-the-future-plant-walks-with-elizabeth-james-perry-native-horticulture-wild-harvest/

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node
2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00
Come learn about climate issues and advocacy with the 350 Mass Greater Franklin node! The group meets every first and third Thursday of the month. Meetings are currently held virtually via Zoom for the meeting on the third Thursday of the month. Click here for more details. You can sign up for an attendance link via the 350 Mass website.

GECA -How to Save Money on an EV in Massachusetts
2026-06-16 12:00 - 13:00
Have you considered buying an EV? Do you want to learn more about saving money during that process? Join the Green Energy Consumers Alliance June 16th at noon for their webinar covering how to save money on an EV in Massachusetts. There will be time for questions. Register today!

Food Forests: Working with Nature to Grow Fresh Food
2026-06-14 19:00 - 20:00
Join the Sierra Club of Massachusetts on June 14th from 7-8pm to learn about using native plants as food forests in community spaces. Restore Our Roots is a Pennsylvania-based volunteer group, focused on preserving the John Hershey Food Forest, planting native plants in local communities, and helping other communities develop their own food forests. Register today to join this virtual webinar to learn more!

Strawberry Stroll
2026-06-12 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Franklin, 43 Main St, Franklin, Massachusetts, US
Join the team of Energize Franklin at the annual Strawberry Stroll on Friday, June 12th from 4pm-8pm. This event, put on by the Franklin Downtown Partnership, brings together the local community for a day of food, fun, music, and chance to showcase local businesses and organizations. Visit the Energize Franklin booth to chat about sustainability ideas and what you can do to help the planet. Plus, check out our new solar dollhouse. It’s fun for the whole family. Hope to see you there!

GECA - Wind Turbine Tour
2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Narragansett Bay Commission, 1 Service Road, Providence, RI, 02905, United States
If you’re interested in green energy and stustainably powering our grid, join the Green Energy Consumers Alliance for a tour of the wind turbine that powers Rhode Island’s Community Choice Electricity program. The tour on Wednesday, June 10th at 10am is a great place to see green energy in action. Visit the GECA website for more details about the event and to register.

Pedal Through Time at Borderland State Park
2026-06-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Ave, North Easton, 02356, United States
Biking is a great way get around your local area without generating emissions. It’s also a good way to get outside, enjoy nature, and get some exercise. Kick start your biking this summer with Pedal Through Time – Exploring History and Nature at Borderland State Park. Join a group of local nature and history enthusiasts on Saturday, June 6th at 9am on a trip through Borderland State Park, with stops at various historic locations. The event even ends with a tour of the Ames Mansion. Register in advance and get pedaling!

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meetings
2026-06-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-02 19:00 - 21:00
Come learn about climate issues and advocacy with the 350 Mass Greater Franklin node! The group meets every first and third Thursday of the month. First Thursday meetings are hybrid, with attendees welcome in person and over Zoom. A Zoom link is available for those on the mailing list. Click here for more details. You can sign up for an attendance link via the 350 Mass website. Those attending in person should meet at the FUSF Church.

GECA - Heat Pumps for Renters, Landlords, and Homeowners
2026-05-27 19:00 - 20:30
If you’ve been curious about heat pumps, no matter whether you rent or own, join the Green Energy Consumers Alliance on Wednesday, May 27th, at 7pm. This virtual session, held in partnership with the cities of Fall River and New Bedford, covers the basics of heat pumps and how they work, the costs and benefits, and special considerations for landlords and tenants. RSVP on the GECA website to attend.

MCAN May Networks Meeting
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:30
If you’re interested in how sustainable efforts can go beyond your home, apartment, or business, the Massachusetts Climate Action Network’s May Meeting could be for you. Learn about embodied carbon and how Toronto has developed a standard for limiting the embodied carbon intensity in the construction of new municipal buildings. Join them on Wednesday, May 20th from noon until 1:30pm to learn more about this area of sustainable construction and climate-smart infrastructure, and how programs like this could inform work in Massachusetts. Ryan Zizzo, founder and CEO of Mantle Climate, will be presenting. See their website for more details and to register for the link.

GECA - How Mass can lower energy bills by cutting corporate givaways
2026-05-12 12:00 - 13:00
Join the Green Energy Consumer’s Alliance Policy Advocate Carrie Katan and Executive Director Larry Chretien for a lunchtime information session on May 12th. They will be discussing why the state of Massachusetts has such high energy bills and what can be done about it. The panel will also discuss the upcoming State Senate’s energy bill as an avenue to tackling these concerns. Grab your lunch and get ready to talk energy bills! Register at the provided link.

Daunting to Doable: Unlocking Affordable Energy Upgrades in Massachusetts
2026-05-04 19:00 - 20:15
Join the Center for EcoTechnology (CET) in their virtual information session as a part of Boston Climate Week on May 4th, 7pm-8:15pm. They will be discussing the Energy Saver Home Loan Program as an option to finance energy-efficient home upgrades. Learn about how low interest financing can help you make changes to your home that reduce energy consumption, boost your comfort, and support sustainable living. Register for the session for a link to join.

350 Mass Orientation Event
2026-05-03 19:00 - 20:30
If you’ve heard of 350 Mass, but aren’t sure what they’re about, this event is for you. On Sunday, May 3rd from 7-8:30pm, join members of 350 Mass and other curious folks to learn more about 350 Mass as an organization, what they’re currently involved within the climate movement, and how you can get involved. This event is held virtually, so all are welcome to attend. Register in advance on their event page!

Boston Climate Week May 3-10
2026-05-03 08:00 - 2026-05-10 17:00
Boston is hosting its largest ever climate action week. Tune in May 3rd through May 10th for a variety of in person and virtual events all about climate action and technology. Many events are free to attend. If you were inspired on Earth Day to do something more for our planet, the panels and events that are a part of Boston Climate Week are a great place to see what’s already happening and how you can be involved. See their webpage for the full event listings: https://boston.climate-week.org/

FBRTC Trails Day Walk
2026-04-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Grove St Trail Head, 234 Grove St, Franklin, 02038, United States
Join the Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee for a walk along the Southern New England Trunkline Trail as part of Celebrate Trails Day, spearheaded by the Rails to Trails Conservancy. The walk starts at noon on Saturday, April 25th at the Grove St Trail Head parking lot (234 Grove St, Franklin, MA). Enjoy a wonderful community feature and the beauty of nature as you learn about Franklin’s railroad heritage and the civic value of the SNETT to our community.
See the FBRTC page for more information: https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/2026/03/03/celebrate-trails-day-april-25th-2026/

GECA: Whitman River Hydro Tour
2026-04-25 12:00 - 13:00
Join the Green Energ Consumers Alliance on a unique opportunity to tour the Whitman River Hydro facility in Westminster, MA on April 25th at noon. The tour is free, but space is limited, so RSVP to hold your space. The rain date is Sunday, April 26th. Learn about the history, electrical out, and impact of the facility, especially its place in the Green Powered and Green Municipal Aggregation programs. See the Green Energy Consumers Alliance website for more details on this event.

Franklin Earth Day
2026-04-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Fairmount Fruit Farm, 885 Lincoln St, Franklin, Massachusetts, US
Celebrate Earth Day with the Franklin Agricultural Commission and the Franklin Conservation Commission at the Fairmount Fruit Farm. Head over on Saturday, April 18th from 10am until 2pm. Folks can build bee boxes and even take home some native shrubs and wildflowers. There will even be a forestry demonstration. You can learn more on the Town’s event page here.
Stop by the Energize Franklin website to talk about what actions you can take to help our planet! We hope to see you there.

Earth Day Clean Up with the Franklin Rec Department
2026-04-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Beaver Pond, 450 Beaver St, Franklin, MA, 02035, United States
Come help the planet and give back to your community with the Franklin Recreation Department’s annual Earth Day Clean-Up. Join them Saturday, April 18th from 9am to noon to help clean up parks, trails, and public spaces and keep Franklin beautiful. Check in is at 9am at Beaver Pond, with coffee and bagels available as you grab your cleaning supplies. Check out the event page from the Recreation Department for more information. https://franklinma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29880

Grow Native Massachusetts: How to Grow a Better Birdfeeder
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 | First Parish Church, 7 Harrington Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Join Grow Native Massachusetts and Conseration biologist Desiree Narango for this combination virtual/in-person discussion of declining bird populations and habitat restoration for our yards and gardens. Learn about food webs, the importance of native plants in those systems, the key role of insects in bird conservation, and what you can do to help support bird habitats all year round.

GECA: Why Offshore Wind? Powering a Reliable, Affordable Future
2026-04-09 12:00 - 13:00
Join the Green Energy Consumers Alliance on April 9th for their lunchtime webinar on offshore wind. This webinar kicks off at noon and is an excellent opportunity to learn more about offshore wind and its energy potential for both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Discover more about this green energ technology as a tool for long-term energy price stability and economic growth. Check out their website to learn more about the event.

Fairmount Fruit Farm Winter Farmer's Market
2026-03-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Fairmount Fruit Farm, 885 Lincoln St, Franklin, Massachusetts, US
Want to shop local for produce and goods, even in the winter? The Fairmount Fruit Farm has you covered! Join them for their winter markets, where you can browse local vendors from the comfort of their heated greenhouses. The Winter Markets take place every other Saturday from November through March. Vendors change from market to market, so there’s a lot of variety. See the List below for exact dates:

February: 7th and 21st
March: 7th and 21st

You can find out more at their website here.

PlugIn MetroWest Induction Cooking: Cleaner Cooking for Your Home and Climate
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:30
Join PlugIn MetroWest for their webinar about induction cooking. Hosted on March 19th at 7pm, this online webinar will cover how induction cooking works, tips for using an induction cooktops, and a discussion of available incentives.

Green Energy Consumer's Alliance: Smart Metering
2026-03-17 12:00 - 13:00
Join the Green Energy Consumer’s Alliance on Tuesday, March 17th at noon to learn about smart metering: what it is, how it works, the value to our electrical grid, and how it can help in the fight against climate change. Bring your lunch to this virtual webinar and learn something new to help the planet.
