Feature Articles
President’s Report 2020
Newton Conservators & Friends – Your memberships, donations, and volunteer support helped accomplish a great deal this past year… The Year 2020 has certainly not been the year we expected!
Lower Falls Trail Options
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is proposing to build a multi-use (bicycle and pedestrian) trail system to run from the Pony Truss Trail south to Quinobequin Road,
Pony Truss Trail Rebuilt
In September 2020, work was completed to reconstruct the Pony Truss Trail along the Charles River opposite Riverside Park.
Conservation News
Winter Birding near Newton
There are many opportunities for birding locally in the winter. Visit this Globe article featuring Newton Conservator’s Board Member Pete Gilmore’s picks for great birding sites.
Comment by February 18 on Proposed Hammond Pond Parkway Improvements
Hammond Pond Parkway is a four-lane road that carries fast-moving traffic between Beacon Street and Route 9 in Chestnut Hill. The Parkway runs through the middle of Newton’s Webster Conservation
Newton Community Farm’s CSA is open for enrollment
Enrollment for Newton Community Farm’s Summer Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program has begun. Registration occurs in stages, starting with interested sharers who participated last year. Eat fresh, locally-grown produce from
Mother Nature in Newton
Check out Richard Primack’s Newton Tab article, “Newton nature enthusiasts flock to local parks to see wildlife” which details a few of the interesting wildlife experiences in Newton during these
Invasive Plants Info Available
Our website has a new Invasive Plants section. For each major invasive species typically found in Newton, there are photos and tips to help with identification, suggested removal methods, and links
DCR Proposal for Trail in Lower Falls
On September 22, 2020, Massachusetts DCR officials presented the results of a preliminary study entitled Lower Falls Shared-Use Trail Feasibility Study. View the meeting presentation. The proposed trail would start
Upcoming Events
Cold Spring Park: Problems, Progress and Possibilities.
05/05/2021 - 05/19/20217:00 pm - 8:30 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.
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.
