Feature Articles
Save Webster Woods – What You Can Do
On Wednesday, November 6th, the Newton Community Preservation Committee will be holding a public hearing on Mayor Ruthanne Fuller’s proposal to buy and preserve Webster Woods.
Mayor Fuller Files Proposal to Preserve Webster Woods
On October 7th, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller filed a proposal with the Newton Community Preservation Committee (CPC) to authorize the issuance of $15.2 million in bonds for the purchase of 17.4 acres of land in Webster Woods.
Fall Walks in Webster Woods
To help Newton residents learn more about this natural treasure, we are sponsoring walks in Webster Woods in October and November.
Conservation News
The Conservators’ Position on Webster Woods–October 2019
Newton Conservators enthusiastically supports Mayor Ruthanne Fuller’s proposal to permanently preserve 17 acres of Webster Woods, either through negotiation with Boston College or by an eminent domain purchase.
Questions for City Council Candidates 2019
The mission of the Newton Conservators is to promote “the protection and preservation of natural areas … for the enjoyment and benefit of the people of Newton for scientific study, education,
West Nile Virus and EEE
As of October 21st, the risk of West Nile Virus in Newton was reported as “Moderate.” The EEE risk in eleven towns in western Middlesex County (including Framingham, Sudbury, and Wayland) was either “Critical”
Save Webster Woods
In 2016, Congregation Mishkan Tefila sold to Boston College approximately 25 acres of mostly wooded land that is surrounded by publicly owned conservation land. The city-owned Webster Conservation Area is to the north and west,
Recent Photos
Some photos added to the website in 2019…
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The Conservators’ Position on NewCAL
Perhaps you have heard recently of the proposed NewCAL Newton Center for Active Living, and the controversy over its siting. You can visit the official NewCAL website to learn more about the project,
Upcoming Events
Community Preservation Committee Public Hearing on Webster Woods
11/06/20197:00 pm - 9:00 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.