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Deer Park Trails Open in Webster Woods

The former “Deer Park” in Webster Conservation Area is now open to the public.  A half-mile trail loops around the property.  Access points are on Hammond Pond Parkway (just north

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Newton Conservators Commitment to DEIJ

The Newton Conservators has been studying issues relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) as they relate to our mission for the past year. After much reflection and discussion

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Introducing the Pollinator Toolkit!

Our environment is at risk because of precipitous declines in habitat, native plants and the insects, birds, and other animals that depend on those plants. The pollinators that are an

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Conservation News



Levingston Cove Reconstruction

Levingston Cove is a portion of the Crystal Lake shoreline to the west of the bathhouse. It includes benches, a platform used for fishing, and an unofficial swimming area. In

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May 27, 2023


2023 Spring Newsletter

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May 2, 2023


Ellen Foust

Ellen Foust is a fine art photographer with a passion for teaching. Since 2018, she has been exploring the clouds at Newton’s Bullough’s Pond. Like Monet with his haystack paintings,

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May 1, 2023


Indigenous Legislative Agenda

The Massachusetts Indigenous Legislative Agenda is promoting five bills in the Legislature to advance the needs of the Indigenous community. The group includes leadership from the North American Indian Center

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April 24, 2023


A New Walk Along the Charles in Upper Falls

An informal trail has long followed the Charles River shoreline north from the end of the Upper Falls Greenway, ending at a chain link fence bordering Bobby Braceland Playground. However,

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January 3, 2023


New Trail and Intersection Markers in Webster Conservation Area and Hammond Pond Reservation

Walkers in Webster Conservation Area and Hammond Pond Reservation should now have an easier time finding their way, thanks to a collaborative effort of the Newton Conservators with Jennifer Steel

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December 17, 2022
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Upcoming Events

How Small Mammal Personalities May Shape Forests Under Changing Climates

How Small Mammal Personalities May Shape Forests Under Changing Climates

Wednesday, 06/07/2023    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Plant species are expected to respond to warming temperatures and changes in precipitation in the face of climate change by shifting ranges to higher latitudes [...]
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Exploring Hemlock Gorge - Co-sponsored by the Friends of Hemlock Gorge

Exploring Hemlock Gorge - Co-sponsored by the Friends of Hemlock Gorge

Sunday, 06/11/2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hemlock Gorge - Needham entrance
Join us for a tour of this gem of a park, "hidden" at the intersection of Rtes 9 and 95, once a Sunday destination for [...]
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Gardening for Habitat

Gardening for Habitat

Thursday, 06/15/2023    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Gardens are habitats, but the degree to which they support local wildlife depends on how we plant and manage them. Our plant choices determine who [...]
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Knotweed Pull at Dolan Pond

Knotweed Pull at Dolan Pond

Saturday, 06/17/2023    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Dolan Pond
We will work to control knotweed along the path through the Conservators' conservation restriction area of this gem of a pocket park. Bring shovels and [...]
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Quinobequin/Hemlock Gorge Invasives Pull

Quinobequin/Hemlock Gorge Invasives Pull

Saturday, 06/17/2023    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hemlock Gorge Ellis Street lot
We will control garlic mustard, knotweed, and black swallow-wort infestations inside beautiful Hemlock Gorge, and the adjoining walking trail along the Charles River at Quinobequin [...]
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Cold Spring Park Invasives Pull

Cold Spring Park Invasives Pull

Saturday, 07/01/2023    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cold Spring Park Beacon Street trailhead
Cold Spring Park is being invaded by several species.; today we will focus on black swallow-wort, knotweed, wisteria, burning bush. We will keep the Cochituate [...]
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Crystal Lake/Centre Street Invasives Pull

Crystal Lake/Centre Street Invasives Pull

Sunday, 07/02/2023    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Centre St near 1429 Centre
We will work at the city's small pocket park along Centre St just outside of Newton Center, next to the house at 1429 Centre St. [...]
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Quinobequin/Hemlock Gorge Invasives Pull

Quinobequin/Hemlock Gorge Invasives Pull

Saturday, 07/08/2023    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Hemlock Gorge Ellis Street lot
We will control garlic mustard, knotweed, and black swallow-wort infestations inside beautiful Hemlock Gorge, and the adjoining walking trail along the Charles River at Quinobequin [...]
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