Transition Framingham is hosting a picnic, Sunday Aug. 30 from 2-4 pm at Butterworth Park, 90 Arthur St., in Framingham. Tables for the food, plus plates, flatware, cups, water and lemonade will be provided. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and a dish with at least one locally grown ingredient. There will be shade and a convenient playground for the kids.

This event is sponsored by Transition Framingham, a group of citizens working toward a more sustainable future for Framingham, in the face of economic instability and climate change. Learn more at transitionframingham.org, or email transitionframingham@yahoo.com.