Coming soon!

Eco-Friendly Home Tours 2026

Earth Day In May

Saturday, May 30, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

(Rain date: Sunday, May 31)
Various locations around town
Registration Requested
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Meet some cool people and learn about eco-friendly ways that will save you money yearly to cool and heat your home, plus solar, battery storage, electric lawn equipment, EVs and more. Hear from these neighbors and see everything firsthand—there’s something for everyone. See below for full details.

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Coming in June!

Invasive Plants Workshop

Hands-on workshop led by Sam Rodgers, Land Steward at Sudbury Valley Trustees.

Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00 am

(Rain date: Sunday, June 14th at 1 PM)
Hildreth Elementary School
Free for all
Please dress appropriately.
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Learn how to identify, combat and dispose of common local invasives like burning bush, multiflora rose, bittersweet, knotweed & more. Learn to use the specialized garden tools available to borrow from the Harvard Public Library “Library of Things”.

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Bromfield team awarded first place in MassEnergize Climate Solutions Challenge

From The Harvard Press by Kristi Hobson Edmonston

Published: May 15, 2026

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Student teams gathered Friday evening, May 8, 2026, at the Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University for the inaugural Youth Climate Solutions Challenge awards ceremony. The Bromfield team’s project “Harnessing the Sun” took first place among the 10 contesting teams and won a $3,000 cash prize.

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Bromfield Green Team Hosts Solar Seminar

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Saturday, April 11, 2026

Volunteers Hall at the Harvard Public Library, MA 01451
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Join the Bromfield Green Team at Volunteers Hall to learn more about solar. Vendors and solar coaches will be present for free consultations.

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Recently published!

2022 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report for the Town of Harvard

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The Greenhouse Gas Inventory provides an overview of the town’s emissions in 2022, benchmarking them against the previous 2018 report.…
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The Greenhouse Gas Inventory provides an overview of the town’s emissions in 2022, benchmarking them against the previous 2018 report.…

NEWSFLASH!

Harvard Certified Climate Leader Community

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On November 13, 2025, The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the Department of Energy Resources (DOER)’s certification of the second group of…
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On November 13, 2025, The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the Department of Energy Resources (DOER)’s certification of the second group of…

Why you should consider Black Earth composting service

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Did you know that each year Massachusetts households, businesses, and institutions discard enough garbage that, when compacted, would fill 3,000…
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Did you know that each year Massachusetts households, businesses, and institutions discard enough garbage that, when compacted, would fill 3,000…

Heat pumps are advancing across America!

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Heat pumps are advancing across America! Work is underway on ‘river’ heat pump complex in Boston and Cambridge Massachusetts!…
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Heat pumps are advancing across America! Work is underway on ‘river’ heat pump complex in Boston and Cambridge Massachusetts!…

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Dr. Jane Goodall’s Final Message

In an exclusive interview, Dr. Jane Goodall leaves behind her last words on Netflix. Full interview found there.

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Interview With Massachusetts State Senator Mike Barrett

Mike Barrett on Climate Outlook – interview with Will Brownsberger.

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WBUR Here Comes the Sun

World renowned activist Bill McKibben on fighting climate change with solar power.

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Here are some of the many organizations in Massachusetts, the country and internationally that are addressing climate change.

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Harvard residents’ contributions to the town’s sustainability and resiliency.

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