Feature Articles


 

Hammond Pond Parkway reconstruction continues

October 2024 update: Construction of the shared use (bicycle and pedestrian) path on the west side of the parkway is nearing completion.   The entire project is scheduled to be completed

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Newton Raised to High Risk for West Nile Virus

On August 27th, the risk level for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Newton was raised to “High”.  Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Everett, Medford, Milton, Quincy, Somerville, Watertown, and Worcester are also

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Mending a Gap in the Riverside Greenway

The Riverside Greenway is a planned walking route connecting Auburndale Park at Commonwealth Avenue to the Lower Falls Pedestrian Bridge over the Charles River.  The Greenway is a link in

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Conservation News



Newton Conservators Annual Meeting May 9, 2024 Successful

Newton Conservators Annual Meeting on May 9, 2024 at American Legion Post 440, 295 California Street, Newton,  featured a presentation on “Seeds of Change: Promoting Plant Biodiversity in Our Community,”

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A Wood frog chorus in Bare Pond

Wood frogs breed in vernal pools such as Bare Pond in Webster Woods. In March 2024, hundreds of frogs visited the pond, and made quite a racket.  Watch them in

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Seedling Sale May 18 and 19

      Newton Community Farm Annual Seedling Sale 28,000 seedlings for sale for 80+ varieties of vegetables, herbs, and some flowers Two types of very high-quality soil and amendments

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Upcoming Events

Riverside Trail Updates - NEW DATE!

Riverside Trail Updates - NEW DATE!

Saturday, 11/09/2024    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
$0.00
(This is the new date for the walk originally scheduled for Oct 26) Explore some of the many exciting trail and park updates in the [...]
Webinar:  Floodlights and Fireflies: Environmental sustainability starts in your front yard.

Webinar: Floodlights and Fireflies: Environmental sustainability starts in your front yard.

Thursday, 11/21/2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Insect populations around the world are declining rapidly. But why? While habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change all have something to do with it, [...]
Webinar:  Protecting Urban Forested Natural Areas: Making the Case for Conservation

Webinar: Protecting Urban Forested Natural Areas: Making the Case for Conservation

Thursday, 12/05/2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Urban forested natural areas provide numerous ecosystem services and places for urban residents to recreate, interact with nature, and seek respite from the hustle of [...]
Newton Christmas Bird Count 2024

Newton Christmas Bird Count 2024

Sunday, 12/15/2024    
7:00 am - 11:30 am
$0.00
Would you like to be a Citizen Scientist? Do you want to know more about local birds? You can do both by joining the Newton [...]
Webinar:  Animals Looking for Love on Valentine’s Day – It’s Not Just Humans!

Webinar: Animals Looking for Love on Valentine’s Day – It’s Not Just Humans!

Thursday, 02/13/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Winter is a cold time to find a mate and start a family, but it is also an ideal time for many animals. Join Barbara Bates [...]

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.