Feature Articles

Cyanobacteria advisory issued for Charles River
On July 22, 2026, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) issued a “precautionary Cyanobacteria advisory” for the portion of the Charles River adjacent to Nahanton Park, Cutler Park, and

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
Conservation News
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

2026 Annual Dinner Meeting
The Newton Conservators’ Annual Dinner Meeting was held on Thursday May 7, 2026. Nick Dorian, Ph.D. was the keynote speaker, his topic: The Secret Lives of Native Bees. The meeting
Recent photos
Jasper Primack photographed a Barred owl (closely watched by a Blue Jay) in Webster Woods
Upcoming Events
Invasives Pulls July 2026
Help ID Newton's Flora & Fauna in this Bioblitz!
6th Annual Newton Monarch Festival
Fourth Annual Newton Pollinator Garden Tour
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.





