Skip to main content

Snow emergency still in effect. All City buildings closed Monday 1/26. East Branch Library open 1 to 5 p.m. Monday as a warming center. 

About the Event

Please note: This page is about a past event. Visit somervillema.gov/calendar for upcoming events.

Event |

-

As a way to recognize and celebrate Earth Day and increase awareness around plastic waste and water conservation, come join us for a virtual program to learn how to create a rainwater harvesting system for your community.

High school student Madeline Abrams has developed an environmentally friendly and economically accessible way to capture rainwater using otherwise discarded plastic water bottles to create an irrigation system for vegetable gardens, farms and landscapes.

For more information and to register: https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/celebrate-earth-day-and-learn-how-to-build-your-own-rain-harvesting-system/ 


Event Documents

If applicable, any related agendas, minutes, audio/video recordings, and other materials will appear here.


Cost:

FREE


Need special assistance? Request accommodations

Add to Calendar 2024-04-18 19:00:00 2024-04-18 20:00:00 Celebrate Earth Day and Learn How to Build Your Own Rain Harvesting System (Virtual) As a way to recognize and celebrate Earth Day and increase awareness around plastic waste and water conservation, come join us for a virtual program to learn how to create a rainwater harvesting system for your community. High school student Madeline Abrams has developed an environmentally friendly and economically accessible way to capture rainwater using otherwise discarded plastic water bottles to create an irrigation system for vegetable gardens, farms and landscapes.For more information and to register: https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/celebrate-earth-day-and-learn-how-to-build-your-own-rain-harvesting-system/  America/New_York public `

Upcoming Events

General Exercise at Holland Street (Council on Aging)

Add some movement to your day! General Exercise is a chair-based fitness class with supported standing strength training and balance. We use a play ball, handheld weights…

Coffee & Conversation Ralph & Jenny (Council on Aging)
-

Join us for this staff-led discussion group which covers a range of topics thought up by participants.  This is a…

Nutrition Via Zoom(Council on Aging)
-

This time of year, is a good time to think of a fresh start, not resolutions. Doing something better or something that can improve your life in any way gives you a…

Please submit website feedback using this form. Be sure to include:

A description of the issue (if any)
A link to the affected pages

Thank you for your feedback!