Feature Articles
Crystal Lake Cyanobacteria Closure Has Ended
Crystal Lake was closed on August 6th to all uses, including swimming, wading, boating, and fishing, due to an outbreak of dangerous cyanobacteria. Read the city’s announcement of the closing
West Nile Virus Risk Level Raised to “High” in Newton
As of August 12, 2025, the risk level for West Nile Virus (WNV) has been elevated to “high” in Newton, Brookline, and Boston. Â State health officials announce West Nile
Upper Falls Greenway Splash Park is Open
As part of the Northland Newton development in Newton Upper Falls, the developer has built a community park adjacent to the Upper Falls Greenway. The park, managed by the Newton
Conservation News
Hammond Pond Parkway: Current News and Future Plans
At one of Newton Conservators’ community’s speaker series in June, we discussed The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Hammond Pond Parkway renovation project, currently under construction. This is a
New Box Steps in Cold Spring Park
The Cold Spring Park loop trail climbs a steep slope as it approaches the Cochituate Aqueduct trail near the Plymouth Road trailhead. When the trail is snowy or icy, this
Hammond Pond Parkway reconstruction nears completion
June 2025 update: The sidewalk on the east side of the road is complete. Work on the intersection of the parkway with Beacon Street has begun. Reconstruction work on the
Upcoming Events
Invasives Pulls August 2025
new date! Tale of Two Brooks: Cheesecake Brook BioBlitz
Fifth Annual Newton Monarch Festival
The Many Facets of Cold Spring Park
Hammond Woods Bioblitz – Fall Pollinators and More!
Nature In Your Pocket – An Intergenerational Walk At Edmands Park
Up Close With Nature At Kennard Park #1
Webinar: Phenology Shows the Biological Effects of Climate Change
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.
