Feature Articles
New Edition of Conservators Trail Guide
The all-new, 2026 edition of the Newton Conservators Trail Guide has been published. This updated and redesigned guidebook to trails in Newton and vicinity has these features: • 62 pages
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
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
Conservation News
Cyanobacteria advisories lifted for Charles River in Newton and Boston
On August 25, 2026, the cyanobacteria advisory for the Charles River adjacent to Nahanton Park, Cutler Park, and Millennium Park was lifted. On September 22nd, the advisory for the portion of the
Update: West Nile Virus Risk Raised to HIGH in Newton
On August 24th, the risk of West Nile Virus in Newton was raised to HIGH by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) . For more information, see Mayor Laredo’s
Recent photos
A turtle crosses the Aqueduct trail in Cold Spring Park A rainy day at Lost Pond Jasper Primack photographed a Barred owl (closely watched by a Blue Jay) in Webster
Rodenticide legislative update May 2026
On April 15, 2026, the MA State Senate unanimously adopted Amendment 3 to the Mass Ready Act, which would allow cities and towns across the state to restrict or ban
Upcoming Events
Invasives Pulls November 2026
Webinar: Stormwater Management Within Our Built Environment
Newton Christmas Bird Count 2026
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 62-page guide containing detailed trail maps and other information about 28 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.