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LexCAN is a Lexington-local climate action and advocacy group. We work with partners and collaborators for meaningful change. Join our movement!

Lexington banned Natural Gas and Housing Boomed Anyway

Canary Media has highlighted Lexington as an example of a town that has continued to produce housing, including affordable housing, after passing strict environmental standards on new buildings.

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Helping Residents Electrify Everything

LexCAN works closely with the Town of Lexington's sustainability team to create programs like Clean Heat Lexington.

Reducing Waste and Protecting Ecosystems

We work closely with many local partners like LexZeroWaste, Lexington Living Landscapes, and many more organizations for maximum impact.

Advocating for Policy Change

LexCAN has helped turn climate ideas into town bylaws — including the nation’s first gas-powered leaf blower ban and a law banning fossil fuels in new home construction. Advocacy isn’t just talk.

Trusted by local climate leaders

Bill McKibben, Senator Mike Barrett,  Kerry Emanuel, and Maggie Peard share their support for LexCAN

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We need you!

Help Sustain LexCAN’s Leadership in Climate Action

LexCAN is hiring!

Volunteer with LexCAN

Volunteer for Clean Energy Home Tour Program, Help with Logistics for LexCAN Community Events, Volunteer to help with Booths at Town Level Events

Info on MA rebates, chargers and more to help you

Make the switch to an EV

Switch Your Electric Plan

to New England Green!

Opting up to New England Green cuts emissions while boosting local clean energy, reducing reliance on distant sources and strengthening our regional grid.

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Transition to Clean Heat Technologies: HeatSmart

Coming Up

Taking Action Together: Environmental Initiatives on the 2026 Town Meeting Warrant

March 23rd 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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Join us for an information session to hear about the Annual Town Meeting articles that concern our environment and the ability to reach our climate goals through sustainability projects. An informed citizenry is good for democracy and Lexington.

Topics include:

– EV charging stations for police station

– Waste solutions

Specific Articles:

Article 7 – Sustainable Projects 

Article 23 – Appropriate for Trash+Recycling Carts

Article 31 – Amend “Regulation of Refuse Disposal” Bylaw 

Article 34 – “Skip the Stuff”

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Upcoming Events
Lexington Living Landscapes and Lexington Conservation Division Native Plant Sale

Mar 10th @ All Day

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Prairie Up Webinar: Natural Design for Small Gardens

Mar 19th @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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Native Plant Trust Event: Redesigning the Future of Plastic Plant Containers

Mar 19th @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Climate Conversations

Climate Book Club: From Wasteland to Wonder

LexCAN is pleased to co-sponsor a new “Climate Book Club” in partnership with Cary Library.  April 6th 7:00-8:30 PM Cary Library, Large Meeting Room  1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington  This April we will be discussing “From Wasteland to WONDER: Easy Ways We […]

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Schedule an Appointment with Lexington’s Energy Advocate!

The Town of Lexington is partnering with MassSave through the Community First Partnership program to bring valuable energy-saving opportunities to our community. As part of this initiative, they have brought on Esther Son Jun as an Energy Advocate. Esther is […]

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Letter to the Editor: LexCAN’s statement of support for the new LHS, for Lexington Observer

This letter was submitted to and printed in The Lexington Observer, October 9 2025. On Monday, Dec. 8, Lexington voters will be asked to approve a debt exclusion in order for the town to raise property tax revenue to fund […]

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Learn & Educate

Impacts of Climate Change: Oceans

Just as a heart circulates blood and regulates the body’s temperature, the ocean controls the circulation of heat and moisture throughout the climate system. When we burn fossil fuels, we put a lot of stress on the ocean, damaging its […]

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The Science of Climate Change

When we burn fossil fuels for energy to heat and cool our homes, run our vehicles, and power our electronics and appliances, we emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This adds to the blanket of heat-trapping gases that has kept […]

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Lexington Green Network Facebook Group

Lexington Global Warming Action Coalition

Partner Organizations

Resilient LexingtonCitizens for Lexington ConservationLPS Green TeamsLexington Living LandscapesLex Zero Waste CollaborativeSustainable Lexington Committee