Save Webster Woods
In 2016, Congregation Mishkan Tefila sold to Boston College 22 acres of land (shown in yellow in the photo below) that is surrounded by publicly owned conservation land. The city-owned Webster Conservation Area is to the north and west,
Conservation News
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,
Annual Dinner Meeting May 8th
Online registration is now open for the 58th annual Conservators dinner meeting on Wednesday, May 8th.
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
Road Salt Storage in Webster Woods
In February 2019, Boston College began fencing off the rear parking lot on the land it owns in Webster Woods, apparently in anticipation of the start of construction of a road salt storage facility.
Website Design History
The Conservators website has had several different looks over the years.
The earliest home page image we can find dates to 2001. Mike Clarke was the website manager.
The first Conservators logo was created by Jean Husher in the early 1960s.
Newton Community Farm Summer Internship Program
Newton Community Farm is now accepting applications for its high school intern programs:
Summer internships are unpaid opportunities for high school age youth to learn about organic and community farming in a fun,
Upcoming Events
Woodcock Mating Display
Nahanton Park – Nahanton Street entrance, Newton MA03/01/2019 - 03/31/2019
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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The Hidden Life of Vernal Pools
Webster Conservation Area – Warren Street entrance, Newton MA04/06/2019
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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The Hidden Life of Vernal Pools
Webster Conservation Area – Warren Street entrance, Newton MA04/14/2019
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Buckthorn Demonstration Project
Cold Spring Park Beacon Street trailhead, Waban MA04/21/2019
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Hemlock Gorge Spring Cleanup
Hemlock Gorge – Needham entrance, Needham MA04/27/2019
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Spring Tree Tour of Newton Cemetery
Newton Cemetery, Newton MA04/27/2019
1:00 pm - 2:30 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.
Trail Guide Book
A 70-page guide containing detailed trail maps and other information about 34 conservation areas in Newton. Click to learn more or order your copy.
E-Bulletins
Information on nature and environmental events, exhibits, and issues in and around Newton by email.
Annual Reports
President's Letter, Annual Meeting news and other contentlooking back over a year of conservation in Newton.