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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 purchas 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
Spring newsletter
Nature Notes February 12, 2008
Photos by Sally Brecher
"Echo Bridge" (a poem by Francis J. Ryan)
Conservators Annual Dinner May 30, 2007
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
The Newton Conservators, Inc.
PO Box 590011
Newton Centre, MA 02459
www.newtonconservators.org
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