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Auburndale Cove photo by Jane Sender
Photo by Jane Sender
 
Upcoming Events
     
  Crystal Lake swimming is open  
     
  Newton Community Farm
stand is open
 
     
  Newton farmers' markets
are open
 
     
  Hemlock Gorge picnic rescheduled to Aug 19  
     
  Summer events and photos  

Newton Conservators Inc. is a citizens group that advocates for Newton's open spaces. We are Newton's land trust. We are a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of Newton's open space, for wildlife and for the community.

Our most recent success is in saving much of Newton's remaining large acreage through the use of funding from the Community Preservation Act, which Newton adopted in 2000. Our advocacy and public education programs were instrumental in bringing about the enactment of the CPA in Newton.

The Conservators have a decades-long history of environmental action. Since our founding in 1961, we have been instrumental in the protection of more than 350 acres of open space, and have helped create major parks for public enjoyment. We have also helped enact ground-breaking environmental ordinances for wetlands protection, energy conservation, road salt limits, and tree preservation.

Learn more about our work.

 

Newton Moves to Acquire Two Crystal Lake Properties

In May 2007, the City of Newton completed the acquisition by eminent domain of the lakeshore property at 20 Rogers Street. In April 2008, the Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of part of the adjacent property, 230 Lake Avenue. more info  

Other Conservation News

Conservators Videos on the Web

CPA Turns Five in Newton

Conservators Annual Awards

Land Acquisition Report

More Conservation News

 

New on the Website

Summer newsletter

e-Bulletin June 6, 2008

Photos by Sally Brecher

"Echo Bridge" (a poem by Francis J. Ryan)

Conservators Annual Dinner May 2008

New park pages:

Avery Woods on the website
(an old park gets a new page)

Kesseler Woods (photo gallery)

Angino Farm (photo gallery)

Inventory of Newton Plants and Animals

Newton Nature Calendar

New maps and walk descriptions:

A Walk from the Charles to Newton Center

Walks and Bike Rides Along the Charles

Trail Maps on the Website

Long Walk from Waban to Chestnut Hill

Map of Long Walks and Bike Rides

Parks and Conservation Areas Near Newton

Heron and fish
The Newton Conservators, Inc.
PO Box 590011
Newton Centre, MA 02459

www.newtonconservators.org

 

 
   
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