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Newton Conservators is a citizens group that advocates for Newton's open spaces. We are Newton's land trust. We are a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of Newton's open space, for wildlife and for the community.
Our most recent success is in saving much of Newton's remaining large acreage through the use of funding from the Community Preservation Act, which Newton adopted in 2000. Our advocacy and public education programs were instrumental in bringing about the enactment of the CPA in Newton.
The Conservators have a decades-long history of environmental action. Since our founding in 1961, we have been instrumental in the protection of more than 350 acres of open space, and have helped create major parks for public enjoyment. We have also helped enact ground-breaking environmental ordinances for wetlands protection, energy conservation, road salt limits, and tree preservation.
Learn more about our work.
Newton Acquires Two Crystal Lake Properties
 In May 2007, the City of Newton completed the acquisition by eminent domain of the lakeshore property at 20 Rogers Street.
In September 2008, the city signed a purchase and sale agreement for the acquisition of the shoreline portion of the adjacent property, 230 Lake Avenue. more info
Other Conservation News
It's WAR - on Plant Invaders
Conservators Recommend Open Space Priorities
Rail-to-Trail Greenway Proposed for Lower Falls
Land Acquisition Report
Newton Tree Conservancy established
More Conservation News
New on the Website
Summer newsletter
2009 Annual Dinner
E-Bulletin June 20 , 2009
Spring lecture on tree pests
Website redesign
Newton Nature Calendar
New park pages:
Avery Woods
Kesseler Woods
Newton Community Farm
The Newton Conservators, Inc.
PO Box 590011
Newton Centre, MA 02459
www.newtonconservators.org
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