MVP Climate Resilience Events
Maynard was awarded a grant by the state’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program to revisit, with a focus on equity and community engagement, previously identified priorities that can help us address and live with a changing climate. The grant includes $50,000 for a seed project. You can find more information on the Sustainability Committee website (scroll down).
Event 2: How will climate change affect me and Maynard?
Panelists: Julia Flannery, Lucas Lin, Amy Loveless, Christopher Troiano
Wednesday, February 26, 7pm @ Fire Station & on Zoom
Event 3: How do we build resilience together?
Interactive, participatory workshop to generate and rank project ideas—we need your input!
Sunday, March 9, 1pm @ Fire Station & on Zoom
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If you missed it, you can watch the recording of the first MVP event on YouTube.
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Nature's Best Hope​​​​
If you missed entomologist and ecologist Doug Tallamy's talk, sponsored by the Library and the Maynard Council on Aging, you can watch it on YouTube! Learn what to plant and what to remove to create a "Homegrown National Park" in your yard (no matter how big or how small) to help establish a network of viable, vital habitats and support the foundational insects that support our food web. ​​
Take Our Clean Tech Survey
Green Maynard would like to learn more about what clean technology residents are using in their homes—from heat pumps and solar energy to electric vehicles and induction stoves. We’re also seeking volunteers who would be willing to serve as a “coach” for other residents interested in installing clean tech in their own homes.
Support Green Maynard
Green Maynard is a volunteer-led 501(c)(4) nonprofit committed to raising awareness about the climate crisis and advocating for sustainable policies. If you would like to help support our work, please donate!
Partnership with EnergySage
Green Maynard has partnered with Energy Sage, a nationally recognized independent consultant that can help homeowners find the best solar and heat pump solutions. It offers educational resources, calculators, and marketplaces to help you learn about and shop for solar and heat pumps. These services are completely free and 100 percent online.
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Per our partnership with EnergySage, consumers who sign up through Green Maynard and complete the installation process with an EnergySage rooftop solar installer will receive $200, or $75 when subscribing to a community solar farm on EnergySage. Homeowners who select an EnergySage heat pump installer will receive $100. (Green Maynard does not receive revenue through this partnership.)
Visit EnergySage or learn more on our Green Resources page.
Compost Food Waste
If you don't compost at home, use an at-home compost bin from the Town of Maynard, or you'd like to compost items like meat and dairy, Black Earth is Maynard's compost collection option. With all the other items you can compost with Black Earth, you can reduce your landfill waste and save money on trash stickers. (And if enough residents sign up, the price of pickup will come down.) Find out more on our blog or at blackearthcompost.com.