Feature Articles
2026 Annual Dinner Meeting – Registration Open
Newton Conservators’ Annual Dinner Meeting will be held Thursday May 7, 2026 from 6 PM – 9 PM at the American Legion Post 440, 295 California St, Newton MA 02458.
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,
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
Conservation News
Recent photos
Jasper Primack photographed a Barred owl (closely watched by a Blue Jay) in Webster Woods
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
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
Upcoming Events
Invasives Pulls May 2026
2026 Annual Dinner Meeting
Come Bird in the Dolan Pond Conservation Area!
Mother’s Day Birding at Nahanton Park
Webinar: Spotted Lanternfly: Impact, current status, and management options
Explore Cold Spring Park with Alan Nogee
Hike Newton’s Sudbury and Cochituate Aqueducts
Learn About Ferns in Hammond Woods
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.