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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

Photo of Crystal Lake shorelineIn 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

Cover of Newton Conservators AlmanacNewton Conservators Almanac published

Charles River Link Trail Connects Newton to Medfield

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

Winter newsletter

E-Bulletin December 17 , 2009

Photo of an acorn by Cynthia StaplesPhotos by Cynthia Staples

Canoe and Kayak Launching Sites in Newton

Images from a 1993 art installation in Cold Spring Park 2009 Annual Dinner

New park page:

Avery Woods

Swan on the Charles
The Newton Conservators, Inc.
PO Box 590011
Newton Centre, MA 02459

www.newtonconservators.org

 

 
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