Previous Climate Cafes
December 2025:
Invasive Plants
A discussion of invasive plants and their impact on our ecosystem. Includes a review of the restoration work at Danforth Conservation area.
Hosted by Brooke Warrington and Patrick Thayer
November 2025:
Sustainable Holidays
Host Brian White leads a lively discussion of simple ways we can all use to make the Holiday Season more environmentally friendly.
October 2025:
Solar Power
An update on solar electric systems: latest technology, cost, incentives, payback periods and more.
Presented by Mark Durrenberger: Founder and President of New England Clean Energy
June 2025:
Jeanette Millard and Sean Grant
Green Hudson members Jeanette and Sean led a personal assessment activity of what individuals can do to address climate change (in their homes, gardens, transportation, shopping and financial choices). The assessment provides a chance to reflect on what you are already doing and to see what some next steps might be for you and for all of us.
A printable copy of the self-assessment tool can be found here.
May 2025:
Aligning your money with your values
(Managing your finances to support efforts to increase sustainability and reduce greenhouse gasses)
Presented by Sia Stewart and Tom Rawson: co-chairs of the Third Act MA Finance and Pensions team
March 2025:
Representative Kate Hogan
PFAS in Massachusetts and Proposed Legislation
How to Get “Forever Chemicals” out of your life. (shared article from the Washington Post)
February 2025:
Creating a Backyard Ecosystem
Presented by Brooke Warrington, Vice-Chair of the Hudson Conservation Commission