SustainaVille Week is an annual celebration of sustainability and climate action in Somerville. This year’s lineup features fun and educational activities and events for the whole family, including the release of the City's updated community climate action plan, the Climate Forward plan. Check out the full schedule of events below.
All events are free and open to the public.
LeGUp Consortium: HEET Kickstart Panel
Monday April 28th, 1-2pm
The Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and Environment recently concluded a grant-funded study on networked geothermal opportunities. Project staff and consultants, along with peers, will be discussing findings at the LeGUp consortium. Hosted by HEET, this event is an annual gathering of national researchers, community leaders, utilities, policymakers, and advocates working to accelerate the transition to networked geothermal. The event runs from 9 AM-5 PM, with the panel scheduled from 1-2 PM. The event will be live streamed for members of the public. Anyone interested in viewing may complete this form https://forms.gle/4eoyHtjCohYsi91d6 to receive an email with a link to join.
Climate Convening 2025: Building the Somerville Area’s Capacity for Climate Action
Sunday May 4, 4:30 - 6:30 pm (Rain date Sunday 4 May, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.), Somernova, 21 Properzi Way
POSTPONED TILL SUNDAY DUE TO WEATHER - AT SOMERNOVA (21 PROPERZI WAY)
Somerville-area climate, environmental, and biodiversity justice advocates and concerned residents will gather during the city’s SustainaVille Week to explore shared concerns and goals, network, and build resilience. Hosted by the Somerville Community Growing Center, Climate Convening 2025 will ask how we can grow city-wide efforts during a period of federal setbacks, strengthen conversation between the city and area advocates, and promote justice. Community engagement is a strong predictor of resilience in our ongoing climate crisis. Convening together in common space, we will celebrate and strengthen our capacity to respond to the ongoing climate, environmental, and biodiversity emergencies and reduce harm to the vulnerable human and nonhuman members of our shared ecosystem. We welcome Somerville-area workers, visitors, and residents who are involved in local climate action or who want to be involved! Join us to hear what’s happening, meet other advocates, ask questions, and create a collective response. Please RSVP here.
Spanish and English Bilingual Learn to Bike
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. More information will be shared about this postponed event later, details to be determined.
SustainaVille Sips: Home Electrification & Retrofits
Wednesday May 7, 6:00-8:00 pm, West Branch Library, 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
Join Somerville's Energy Advisor, Shannon Taylor, and Somerville homeowners who have completed home electrification and energy retrofit projects, for a casual discussion with snacks and refreshments provided. Everyone is welcome, whether you have already made the switch to heat pumps, high efficiency electric appliances, renewable energy, and/or EVs; or if you are curious about what "electrification" means in the first place! Several of your neighbors have volunteered to be peer resources for anyone who has questions about the home electrification process - so come and ask questions, share your experience, and connect with the community. Refreshments provided.
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER.
New Date: Friday May 16, 12:00 - 6:00 pm, Davis Square, 44 Day Street Parking Lot
Are you interested in electric vehicles (EVs)? Are you thinking of transitioning to electric mobility be it car or bike? Come through Davis Square’s Day Street Parking Lot to see community members showing off their vehicles! In addition to community members showing off the ways that they move electrically through Somerville, we’ll also have a number of local mobility organizations present to provide information and goodies! Presenters include CargoB, Eversource, the Green Energy Consumers Alliance, and the Somerville E-Bike Library, just to name a few!
Climate Action Commission In-person/Hybrid Meeting
Tuesday June 10, 7-9 pm, City Hall Annex, 50 Evergreen Ave, Somerville, MA 02145
Join your neighbors and city staff in continuing climate action. The CEUCC will be hosting a hybrid in-person meeting on Tuesday, May 13 6:30-8:30 PM. Meeting information may be found at www.somervillema.gov/events/2025/06/10/climate-action-commission-meeting and materials will be posted at www.somervillema.gov/departments/commission-on-energy-use-and-climate-change.
Thank you to the wonderful partners who help make SustainaVille Week possible!
