Feature Articles
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,
Please Renew Your Conservators Membership
Our annual membership renewal letter was mailed to members and friends in December. The letter, from Conservators President Ted Kuklinski, summarizes our accomplishments over the past year.
Conservation News
100 Years of Newton Parks and Rec
On January 30, 2020, Conservators Director Michael Clarke presented a lecture at the Newton Free Library entitled “100 Years of Newton Parks and Rec,” covering the years 1912-2012.
View a slide show of the presentation
Second Meeting for Newton’s Open Space and Recreation Plan
Every six years, the City of Newton updates its Open Space and Recreation Plan and evaluates its open space and recreation priorities. This is the public’s opportunity to influence the city’s goals for the its parks and conservation areas for the coming years.
Parkland No Longer Being Considered for NewCAL Site
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller wrote the following in her January 7, 2020, newsletter:
We spent much of the fall of 2019 on the challenging task of finding site options for our community center focused on older residents,
Recent Photos
Some photos added to the website in 2019…
(click any photo to open a slide show)
Hillside Restoration in Norumbega Park
River Path leads down the hill to the Charles River from the Islington Road entrance of Norumbega Park. Until this fall, the path was separated from the rest of the park by an old chain-link fence.
2020 Winter Newsletter
In this issue:
- A Letter from Edwin S. Webster
- A Ramble in Webster Woods
- President’s Message Winter 2020
Upcoming Events
Buy a share of farm vegetables from the Newton Community Farm CSA
01/20/2020 - 03/01/2020All Day
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The Hidden Life of a Vernal Pool: Forest and Vernal Pool Exploration at Webster Woods
04/05/20201:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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The Hidden Life of a Vernal Pool: Forest and Vernal Pool Exploration at Webster Woods
04/11/20201:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Newton Conservators Publications
Newsletters
The Newton Conservators publish a newsletter approximately four times a year. Click to view back issues.
Trail Guide Book
A 70-page guide containing detailed trail maps and other information about 34 parks and conservation areas in Newton.
E-Bulletins
Information on nature and environmental events, exhibits, and issues in and around Newton by email.
Almanac
Spend 12 months getting to know Newton's parks and conservation areas with your copy of the Newton Conservators Almanac.