Feature Articles
Newton Conservators Annual Meeting May 9, 2024 (Register by May 3)
Newton Conservators Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at American Legion Post 440, 295 California Street, Newton, will feature a presentation on “Seeds of Change: Promoting Plant Biodiversity in Our Community,” by Michael Piantedosi,
Mending a Gap in the Riverside Greenway
The Riverside Greenway is a planned walking route connecting Auburndale Park at Commonwealth Avenue to the Lower Falls Pedestrian Bridge over the Charles River. The Greenway is a link in
Hammond Pond Parkway Reconstruction Begins
December 2023 updates: DCR Begins Construction to Improve Access and Safety for Cyclists and Pedestrians, Increase Connections to Open Space on Hammond Pond Parkway (DCR press release) Work begins on
Conservation News
A Wood frog chorus in Bare Pond
Wood frogs breed in vernal pools such as Bare Pond in Webster Woods. In March 2024, hundreds of frogs visited the pond, and made quite a racket. Watch them in
Enrolling now for Newton Community Farm’s 2024 Summer CSA Program!
Applications are now being accepted for Newton Community Farm’s 2024 Summer Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program! Eat fresh, locally-grown produce from June through October for a cost per share of
Wayfinding Signs in Cold Spring Park
In September 2023, nine wayfinding posts were installed on the trails of Cold Spring Park. The project, led by Life Scout Owen Serra, was sponsored by Scouts BSA Troop 209,
Planning for the Newton/Needham Community Way
The Upper Falls Greenway converted an abandoned railroad route into a pedestrian and bicycle path from Newton Highlands to the Charles River. The Town of Needham and the City of
Upcoming Events
Charles River Cleanup
Cold Spring Park Invasives Pull
Newton' Earth Day Festival
Newton Aqueducts Hike
Hemlock Gorge Spring Cleanup
Invasives Pull at Sawmill Brook
Spring Birding at Cold Spring Park
Quinobequin Rd. Invasives Pull
Newton Conservators Publications
Newsletters
The Newton Conservators publish a newsletter approximately four times a year. Click to view back issues.
E-Bulletins
Information on nature and environmental events, exhibits, and issues in and around Newton by email.
Trail Guide Book
A 70-page guide containing detailed trail maps and other information about 34 parks and conservation areas in Newton.
Almanac
Spend 12 months getting to know Newton’s parks and conservation areas with your copy of the Newton Conservators Almanac.
