Save Webster Woods
In 2016, Congregation Mishkan Tefila sold to Boston College approximately 22 acres of land that is surrounded by publicly owned conservation land. The city-owned Webster Conservation Area is to the north and west,
Conservation News
Road Salt Storage in Webster Woods
In February 2019, Boston College began construction of a road salt storage facility on the rear parking lot of the land it owns in Webster Woods.
Levingston Cove Renovations Planned
The Newton Parks and Recreation Commission is scheduled to vote at its May 20, 2019 meeting on a plan to make major changes to the Levingston Cove park on the shore of Crystal Lake.
Explore Our New Website
After 16 years of incremental changes, the NewtonConservators.org website has received a complete make-over. Scott Lewis of Trailwebsites.com has modernized the appearance of our site, made it work better on smartphones and tablets,
A Paddle Around Crystal Lake
Conservators Director Mike Clarke took an early-spring paddle around Crystal Lake in a wooden canoe that he built.
Watch a video of the trip
A New Footbridge Over the Charles
In 2018, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) opened a new $1.5 million footbridge over the Charles River, just upstream from Watertown Dam. The bridge connects the north and south branches of the Blue Heron Trail between Galen Street and Bridge Street.
2019 Spring Newsletter
In this issue:
- Beavers: Urban Wildlife Extraordinaire
- President’s Message
- What to Know About Invasive Plant Removal
- Invasive Pulls Spring 2019
- Walks Schedule Spring 2019
- Beavers-References
Upcoming Events
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.