Feature Articles
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
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
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
Conservation News
Registration Open for Newton Conservators’ 2025 Annual Dinner Meeting
Keynote: Can Farming Save Open Space? A Very Old Debate Speaker: Greg Maslowe, Farm Manager, Newton Community Farm WHEN: Thursday May 8, 2025 6 pm Social gathering with hors d’oeuvres
Stormwater Solutions for Cheesecake Brook Jan 21
In person and on zoom Jan 21, 2025 6:30 PM This is a hybrid meeting. RSVP below to join us in person (Education Center, 100 Walnut St, Newton) or virtually
Upcoming Events
Webinar: The Bluebird Effect: Uncommon Bonds with Common Birds
Webinar: Getting Real About Dealing With Mosquitos
Vernal Pool BioBlitz
2025 Annual Dinner Meeting
Signs of Spring in Webster Woods
Mother’s Day Bird Walk at Nahanton Park
A Tour of Beautiful Hemlock Gorge
Webinar: Rediscovering and Revitalizing Cheesecake Brook
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.
