Feature Articles


 

Mending a Gap in the Riverside Greenway

The Riverside Greenway is a planned walking route connecting Auburndale Park at Commonwealth Avenue to the Lower Falls Pedestrian Bridge over the Charles River.  The Greenway is a link in

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Construction Begins on Upper Falls Greenway Splash Park

As part of the Northland Newton development in Newton Upper Falls, the developer has begun construction of a community park adjacent to the Upper Falls Greenway.  The park, to be

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Levingston Cove Reconstruction Completed

Levingston Cove is a portion of the Crystal Lake shoreline to the west of the bathhouse. It includes benches, a platform used for fishing, and an unofficial swimming area.  In

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Conservation News



Crystal Lake Swimming Begins June 16th

Work has begun to prepare the Crystal Lake swimming beach for opening day, June 16th. More information, including operating hours, is on the City of Newton’s Crystal Lake Aquatics web

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Hammond Pond Parkway reconstruction nears completion

June 2025 update: The sidewalk on the east side of the road is complete.  Work on the intersection of the parkway with Beacon Street has begun.  Reconstruction work on the

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Stormwater Solutions for Cheesecake Brook Jan 21

In person and on zoom  Jan 21, 2025 6:30 PM This is a hybrid meeting. RSVP below to join us in person (Education Center, 100 Walnut St, Newton) or virtually

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Upcoming Events

Invasives Pulls June 2025

Invasives Pulls June 2025

Sunday, 06/01/2025 - 06/30/2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Newton Conservators Invasives Team tackles garlic mustard, buckthorn, black swallow-wort, bittersweet, japanese knotweed, and other problems in many of Newton's open spaces.  Come join [...]
Summer Solstice Newton Pollinator Garden Tour

Summer Solstice Newton Pollinator Garden Tour

Saturday, 06/21/2025    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$0.00
Summer Solstice Newton Pollinator Garden Tour Event Details Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Rain Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Location: Gardens across Newton. [...]
Invasives Pulls July 2025

Invasives Pulls July 2025

Tuesday, 07/01/2025 - 07/31/2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Newton Conservators Invasives Team tackles garlic mustard, buckthorn, black swallow-wort, bittersweet, japanese knotweed, and other problems in many of Newton's open spaces.  Come join [...]

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.