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Description: Many schools, municipalities, and parents are faced with decisions on creating healthy and safe play spaces for children. Research on the production, use, and disposal of artificial turf and synthetic playground surfacing has raised concerns about environmental contamination, human health hazards, and adverse effects on wildlife. This includes concerns about carcinogens and other toxic chemicals found in materials used to make these play surfacing options.
Chemicals of concern found in these materials can include metals, polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and 6PPD-quinone, among others. There are also concerns about heat-related illnesses, skin infections, and microplastic pollution, among other health and environmental issues.
During this webinar, Rachel Massey and Lindsey Pollard will discuss their research on health and environmental implications of artificial turf and safer alternatives.
Time: Jan 5, 2023 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join the Mass Power Forward Coalition, the Massachusetts Climate Action Network, 350 Mass, Mass Sierra Club, ZeroCarbonMA, and other partners for a people's hearing to call for the next administration to take immediate action and make amendments to the specialized stretch code that will lower the cost of utility bills, reduce the health effects of burning fossil fuels in homes, combat the climate crisis, and support the creation of good paying jobs.
Thank you for partnering with Reading Is Fundamental.
You are invited to join Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) for a special webinar for educators focused on how books can support math learning. Register today and tune in to Every Book is a Math Book on Wednesday, November 16, from 7 – 8 PM ET.
During this interactive webinar, educators will learn how to use books from their classroom library to engage students in math problem-solving. Picture books are an excellent resource that help students identify mathematical problems in everyday life, including number sense, geometry, measurement, and algebraic thinking.
We'll be joined by special guest and educational consultant Kelly Harmon, MAEd, who will model how to guide students through using literature to promote math learning and provide examples to illustrate the concept of math through literature.
Don't miss this unique chance to learn how to use books in innovative and creative ways with your students! This webinar is part of RIF's "Every Book Counts" webinar series, which is dedicated to the power of books across disciplines.
"Check out our schedule of upcoming webinars including Winter Weather Forecasting, the Northern Lights, and Remembering the December 1992 Nor'easter! "
Massachusetts Climate Action Network (@MassClimate) tweeted on Wed, Oct 26, 2022:
"In case you missed our Retrofits Without Displacement webinar you can now watch our event by using the link: https://t.co/d6cgAD1SrD
Ensuring #equity is critical to us. And we would like to thank our panelists for uplifting our values by sharing their knowledge and expertise." https://t.co/Xtyjv6KtuU
"Missed session 1 of our 9-part series on how cities & towns can use MBTA zoning law as springboard to create neighborhoods that address housing, climate & equity? Watch video.
This provided terrific context for our downtown zoning improvements!
Only have 15 minutes? Be sure to watch @MadoreChristine's fantastic overview (@ 7:14) of the case for "complete neighborhoods."
The Baker-Polito Administration recently announced final guidelines outlining how MBTA communities can comply with the new multifamily zoning requirement.
Learn more and register for an informational webinar on September 8: http://mass.gov/MBTAcommunities
Via the Massachusetts Housing Partnership @mhphousing:
"Our webinar series on new MBTA community guidelines features experts on topics ranging from infrastructure basics to community engagement to messaging strategies. Sept. 21 kickoff: 9 consecutive Wednesdays.
Happy Sunday! Cold day today, but spring arrives in a few days. The weather report says we can expect temps in the 60's on Thursday.
* According to a friend who works at Harvard, the university has over 700 job openings right now.
Remember, the Boston area has over a hundred colleges. Might be opportunities for many of you.
* A job-seeker told me some online job-applications use drop-downs for the "years of employment" and that the list of years stops in the mid-1980s. Has anyone else noted dates creeping forward on applications?
If any of you have teens aged 14+ who are starting to wonder what they want to do for a career, or are wondering whether college is right for them, tell them about my workshop--Career Options for Teens.
Registration info is at each library website.( Check their calendar)
"The Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) is pleased to announce the launch of our Complete Neighborhoods Initiative, aimed at supporting the creation of walkable, livable neighborhoods near transit and mobility hubs.
Funding for the Initiative is dedicated to three activities:
MBTA Communities Zoning Compliance Technical Assistance ("3A TA"): Provides training, online resources and technical assistance to help MBTA communities adopt multifamily zoning as now required by state law.
Complete Neighborhoods Partnership: Provides expertise in planning, community engagement, and predevelopment activities within targeted districts to build local capacity and readiness for investment.
Capital Investment: Provide subsidies to development pipeline within designated Complete Neighborhoods.
An informational webinar about Complete Neighborhoods Partnership is scheduled for Thursday, March 10 at 10:30 a.m. We hope to see you there! Register for the webinar here"
#ICYMI Watch the full recording from Thursday (02/24/22) night's webinar "Let the Rivers Run Free" about dam removal & recreation featuring Cameron Salvatore of the #CharlesRiverNavigationProject and Climate Resilience Specialist @RobertKearns!
Philanthropy_MA (@Philanthropy_MA) tweeted on Mon, Feb 07, 2022:
Nonprofits! It's not too late to register for Wednesday's workshop on Building a Planned and Deferred Giving Program at No Cost. Learn from field expert Chuck Gordon and make this sustainable funding source a reality for your organization. https://t.co/fs6U1v4RzI
"Interested in learning about the meteorology behind ocean effect snow? How weather forecast models work? Join us for our upcoming public webinars on February 3rd and 10th at 7pm! "
Research on the production, use, and disposal of artificial turf has brought to light concerns over environmental contamination, human health hazards, and adverse effects on wildlife. Researchers have studied a variety of contaminants found in artificial turf and different types of infill used to soften its surfaces. Concerns have been raised about polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), heavy metals, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), 6PPD-quinone, and microplastics, among others. Studies have also examined heat related illnesses, skin infections, and other human health concerns. During this webinar Rachel Massy, ScD, Lindsey Pollard, MS, and Zhenyu Tian, PhD, will discuss their work looking at environmental health impacts of artificial turf and safer alternatives.
Dr. Rachel Massey and Lindsey Pollard will discuss the research they have conducted at the Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) on health and environmental implications of artificial turf and safer alternatives. They will describe their research on materials used as artificial turf infill, including waste tire materials. They will also touch upon emerging information on chemicals in artificial turf grass blades, as well as other health and environmental concerns associated with artificial turf, such as microplastic pollution and high surface temperatures. They will briefly discuss their research on natural grass athletic fields as a safer alternative.
Dr. Zhenyu Tian will briefly summarize the identification of 6PPD-quinone as a lethal toxicant for coho salmon, and will further introduce the comprehensive screening of organic contaminants in urban stormwater and tire wear particle leachate. He will discuss knowledge gaps and ongoing research about crumb rubber infill materials.
This webinar will be moderated by Sarah Howard, Founder and Manager, DiabetesandEnvironment.org. It will last for 70 minutes and will be recorded for our call and webinar archive.
And just like that, we find ourselves at the end of 2021. We thank you for your participation throughout this entire year as we learned and shared ideas, challenges and solutions. We are looking forward to another full year of Lunch and Learns, affinity groups, and community collaborations in 2022! (Check out the new affinity group we are launching in on January 5th)
December 8 - 12:30-1:30
Ask a CPA: Considerations to manage and grow your nonprofit organization
Susan McCarthy, CPA, MST, CSEP
As 2021 comes to a close many nonprofits are focusing on getting their financial houses in order. This Lunch and Learn led by Susan McCarthy CPA will be an opportunity to learn and ask questions. Susan will address specific areas in Finances and Accounting as well as Fundraising and Operations. For example, in the area of Finances and Accounting Susan will discuss:
Accounting Systems and Processes
Accounting Policies
Internal Controls
Accounting Software
Financial Reporting
Annual Nonprofit returns
Annual Budget/Cashflow projections
Insurance
She will also share a resource list as well as a roadmap for identifying the 10 Key Steps to Close the Gap Between Setting Goals and Achieving Them.
Do you have a question you would like to Ask the CPA? Send it here!
Let's talk about Standing up, Speaking Up, and Bearing Witness
Rev. Dr. Debbie Clark, Open Spirit
We've all been there. You find yourself in a situation where you know you are witnessing harm being done to another person and you want to intervene. But how? What do you say? How do you go from being a passive onlooker to an active bystander?
This Lunch and Learn will introduce Training Active Bystanders which has been brought to MetroWest through a collaboration between Open Spirit and Jewish Family Services.
Rev. Dr. Debbie Clark and a TAB trainer will give an overview of the training developed by Quabbin Mediation which draws upon research and the wisdom of the gathered participants to identify barriers to active bystandership and develop ways to overcome them. You will leave this Lunch and Learn with a better understanding and tools to move from silence to action in 2022.
