Feature Articles
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
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
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
Hammond Pond Parkway: Current News and Future Plans
At one of Newton Conservators’ community’s speaker series in June, we discussed The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Hammond Pond Parkway renovation project, currently under construction. This is a
Upcoming Events
Webinar: Vernal Pools and Their Special Ecology
Guided Nature Walk in Kennard Park
Stroll Hammond Woods with Noted Plant Ecologist
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
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 70-page guide containing detailed trail maps and other information about 34 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.