Feature Articles
Mosquito-borne Disease Risks
As of August 5th, the risk level for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Newton was reported as “Moderate” and the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE or “Triple E”) risk was “remote”
Help Us Protect Newton’s Open Spaces
The Conservators relies on volunteers to do all our work to protect, enhance, and expand Newton’s parks and conservation areas. We need your help!
Webster Woods Saved!
On December 24, 2019, the City of Newton filed legal papers at the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds to take ownership of 17 acres of Webster Woods,
Conservation News
Hillside Restoration in Norumbega Park
River Path leads down the hill to the Charles River from the Islington Road entrance of Norumbega Park. Until 2019, the path was separated from the rest of the park by an old chain-link fence.
Trail Guide Revision: Your Suggestions Are Wanted
The Conservators Walking Trails guide was last revised in 2013. Since then, several major changes have occurred, including the purchase of Webster Woods and the creation of the Upper Falls Greenway.
Pony Truss Trail Work Begins
In July 2020, work began on the reconstruction of the Pony Truss Trail along the Charles River opposite Riverside Park.
The trail is an element of a network of existing and proposed trails,
Ellen Foust
Ellen Foust is an artist and photographer with a passion for teaching. She received an MA in art history from Rutgers University and studied photography at the New England School of Photography.
Video of Spotted Lanternfly Presentation
If you missed the invasive Spotted Lanternfly program by Josh Bruckner of the Mass. Dept. of Agricultural Resources at the Newton Free Library last week, you can watch Ted Kuklinski’s video of the program on the Conservators’
2020 Summer Newsletter
In this issue:
- The Riverside Greenway Moves Forward
- President’s Message
- Declining Bird Populations
- Cold Spring Park Has a New Look
- Invasives Update
- Eating the Weeds
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Trail Guide Book
A 70-page guide containing detailed trail maps and other information about 34 parks and conservation areas in Newton.
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Almanac
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