Feature Articles


 

Construction Begins on Upper Falls Greenway Splash Park

As part of the Northland Newton development in Newton Upper Falls, the developer has begun construction of a community park adjacent to the Upper Falls Greenway.  The park, to be

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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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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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Upcoming Events

Native Seed Sowing Workshops - Morning  &  Afternoon

Native Seed Sowing Workshops - Morning & Afternoon

Saturday, 01/11/2025    
11:00 am
Newton Conservators is cosponsoring workshops to help you learn how to grow your own native plants from seed! This workshop will give you the tools [...]
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.