Feature Articles


 

Gardening for Pollinators Events

Grow Native Massachusetts is promoting several “gardening for pollinators” events we believe to be of interest to many in our community. While these events are not sponsored by Newton Conservators,

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Decorating? Avoid These!

Don’t be tempted to use vines with bright berries unless you know what the plants are. Two invasive plants in Newton are especially problematic because birds spread their seeds: Asiatic

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Survey of Candidate Positions on Open Space and the Environment

Newton Conservators has been advocating for Newton’s open spaces for over 60 years. We believe that voters deserve to understand candidate positions on Newton’s open space, conservation, and climate remediation

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Conservation News



Recent photos

Jasper Primack photographed a Barred owl (closely watched by a Blue Jay) in Webster Woods

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Newton Grant Opportunity!

Did you know that Newton Conservators offers grants to support conservation, stewardship and understanding of Newton’s open spaces and environmental education? Previously funded projects include pollinator habitat enhancements, scholarships for

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Hammond Pond Parkway: Current News and Future Plans

At one of Newton Conservators’ community’s speaker series in June, we discussed The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Hammond Pond Parkway renovation project, currently under construction. This is a

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Upcoming Events

Winter Seed Sowing Workshops - Morning & Afternoon

Winter Seed Sowing Workshops - Morning & Afternoon

Saturday, 01/10/2026    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Winter Seed Sowing Workshop, January 10, 11:00 to 12:30 pm  AND 1:30 to 3:00 om Join us to learn how to grow your own native [...]
Bare Trees & Naked Shrubs: Woody Plant ID at Kennard Park

Bare Trees & Naked Shrubs: Woody Plant ID at Kennard Park

Sunday, 01/11/2026    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Join area naturalist Jeff Adams in this winter walk in Newton’s Kennard Park as he identifies trees and shrubs without their telltale leaves. Discover how [...]
Webinar: Vernal Pools and Their Special Ecology

Webinar: Vernal Pools and Their Special Ecology

Thursday, 03/05/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Seasonal ponds, known as vernal pools, are full of life and can be found throughout our area.  Newton has several, including Bare Pond in Webster [...]

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.