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
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
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
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,”
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
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
Upcoming Events
The Secrets of Bare Pond
Riverside Trail Updates - NEW DATE!
Webinar: Floodlights and Fireflies: Environmental sustainability starts in your front yard.
Webinar: Protecting Urban Forested Natural Areas: Making the Case for Conservation
Newton Christmas Bird Count 2024
Webinar: Animals Looking for Love on Valentine’s Day – It’s Not Just Humans!
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.
