Monday, May 30, 2005
This
email newsletter provides information on upcoming nature and environmental
related events, exhibits, and information in and around the
In
This Issue
Some of the
topics covered in this newsletter are the following:
The Annual
Meeting of the Newton Conservators will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at
the American Legion Post 440 in Nonantum. If you are a member of the
Newton Conservators, you should have received an invitation to the Annual Dinner
and a proxy form.
Newton Conservators Spring Walk Series
Each Spring and Fall,
the Newton Conservators organizes a series of walks to local open space areas.
These walks are led by knowledgeable leaders and are open to the public. They
normally last for an hour or two. Some events are for bicycle or canoe. These
walks are a great way to get to know open space areas in
Sunday, June 5, 2005,
2PM, -
This
trip is a leisurely paddle that explores the Charles River Lake District.
Starting at Charles River Canoe Service, off Commonwealth Avenue in Auburndale
(follow the signs to park across the river at the duck feeding area),
you will pass along the MDC duck feeding area and park land and go though the
narrow channel at Norumbega Park. The trip continues to the Lake District,
including
Sunday, June 12, 2005, 2PM -
Nature and Photo Workshop along the
Jim
Schpeiser, nature photographer, will lead a tour along the
Saturday,
June 18, 2005, 2PM -
A low energy tour
de force will head downstream toward the
Annual Meeting of the
Roger Swain to Speak
on “Community Farming”
Wednesday, June 1, 2005, 6:15
pm
The Annual Meeting of the Newton
Conservators will be held this coming Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at American
Legion Post 440 at
At about 8:30 PM, Roger Swain will
take the podium as this year’s keynote speaker. As one of the nation’s foremost
authorities on gardening, he will talk about the phenomenon of community farming
and the role it can play in the life of urban areas, and in particular, a city
like Newton. Roger is a compelling and knowledgeable speaker, and if you haven’t
previously had the opportunity to hear him tell stories about his personal
experiences in the garden and on the farm, this is a chance not to be
missed! Including a brief
question-and-answer period, the meeting is anticipated to end at around 9:30 PM,
allowing all to get home at a reasonable hour.
Members of the Newton Conservators should have received by mail a formal invitation to the Annual Dinner. Attendance at the dinner is $25 per person and checks may be made to the Newton Conservators, Inc. (this amount is non tax-deductible). A vegetarian entrée is available. There may be a very limited number of tickets available at the door.
In conjunction with the
Mass. Association of Conservation Commission's Biodiversity Days, Watertown
Citizens for Envrionmental Safety is sponsoring a week of Nature Walks in
Watertown, including a special walk for children ages 5 and up (must be
accompanied by an adult). These walks are held to raise awareness and
appreciation for Watertown's flora and fauna and also include walks on the plant
life along the Charles River, a naturalist walk at Mt. Auburn Cemetery and
others. For more info on the walks, please visit
www.watertowncitizens.org or call Susan Falkoff.
The June Environmental
Show on NewTV
Appreciating the Charles
River
Don’t miss the latest
Environmental Show produced by the Newton Conservators for NewTV. The latest production will focus on the
Charles River in
The
Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) sends a big THANK YOU to the hundreds
of volunteers who attended the Sixth Annual Earth Day Charles River
Cleanup! Over 1,200 volunteers attended this year's cleanup,
including 95 community groups, such as businesses, universities, high schools
and and Boy and Girl Scout troops, came out. The numbers: 3,000 trash bags were
filled, and 60 miles of riverbanks were cleaned, at 56 cleanup sites in 16
communities including Newton.
Volunteer Water Samplers Needed by CRWA
Join the Water Quality Monitoring Program of the Charles River Watershed Association. Water quality samplers are sometimes needed for CRWA's monthly water quality monitoring program. Samples are taken in the early morning, typically the third Tuesday of each month at 37 sampling sites along the river. CRWA will provide training and sampling equipment. We ask that volunteers commit to at least six months of sampling when joining our volunteer staff. Please contact Ariel Dekovic at 781-788-0007 ext. 200.
Free Fishing Days – June
4-5
(Courtesy of Mass Wildlife)
Saturday and Sunday,
June 4 and 5, are Free Fishing Days in Massachusetts, the only days of the year
that residents and non-residents may fish any freshwater streams, rivers, lakes
and ponds in the Bay State without a license. All other fishing regulations must
be observed. Take advantage of the day to dust off your fishing gear and head
for the lake or pond - or if you're already a fishing fanatic, bring your
friends or family and get them hooked on the fun! Free Fishing Days
offer a prime opportunity to introduce children and other novices to the sport,
especially if you angle for easy-to-catch panfish like sunfish, bluegills or
yellow perch. For information on pond maps, boat ramps, stocked waters and other
related angling information visit the “Fishing” area in the MassWildlife website
at www.mass.gov/masswildlife. Fishing festivals and
events are found in the “Calendar of Events”.
Walking Trails in Newton’s
Parks and Recreation Lands
The
map guide put out by the Newton Conservators is a great resource for those who
would like to explore
About the Newton Conservators
This
email newsletter is sponsored by the Newton Conservators, a local organization
that promotes the protection and preservation of natural areas, including parks,
park lands, playgrounds, forests and streams, which are open or may be converted
to open spaces for the enjoyment and benefit of the people of the City of
Newton, Massachusetts for scientific study, education, and recreation. It
further aims to disseminate information about these and other environmental
matters. A primary goal is to foster the acquisition of land and other
facilities to be used for the encouragement of scientific, recreational,
educational, literary, and the other public pursuits that will promote good
citizenship and the general welfare in the City of
If you would
like to join the Newton Conservators, please send your name, address, phone and
email address (if you wish email alerts) to The Newton Conservators, Inc.,
The
Board of Directors of the Newton Conservators meets monthly usually on the third
Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm (usually at City Hall). Members are welcome to attend. If you wish to attend you can contact us
to confirm the date, time, location, and agenda.
About
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