Feature Articles
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
A “Road Diet” for Hammond Pond Parkway
May 2024 update: The reconstruction of Hammond Pond Parkway is the type of work that transportation planners call a “road diet.” The work has reduced the road from four automobile
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
Cold Spring Park Tour
Newton Harvest Fair and GreenEXPO
In-person Observation of the Night Sky
Riverside Trail Updates
The Secrets of Bare Pond
Webinar: Floodlights and Fireflies: Environmental sustainability starts in your front yard.
Webinar: Protecting Urban Forested Natural Areas: Making the Case for Conservation
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.
