Explore a mix of beautiful and functional private and public landscapes during the Fourth Annual Newton Pollinator Garden Tour, taking place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from Noon to 4:00 pm, with a rain date the following day. Focused on gardens showcasing mostly native plants across several Newton villages, this self-paced tour will demonstrate how native flora can beautifully sustain vital local pollinators. Organized by the Newton Community Pollinator Project in conjunction with Newton Conservators, Newton Parks Recreation and Culture Department, Green Newton, Friends of Cold Spring Park, Friends of Wellington Park, and Mothers Out Front Newton, the event is free, but preregistration is requested so that garden maps and info can be emailed to participants in advance. Watch for further details as the date gets closer. Registration for the tour will open soon.
The Newton Community Pollinator Project is looking for new native plant heavy gardens to add to the tour for this year. Previous tours have focused on Newton Center, Newton Highlands, Newtonville, and West Newton but we are open to considering new areas; ideally we would like to have a few gardens in close proximity. If you would like to be considered, please contact Ann Dorfman at dorfmanann@comcast.net.
Supply your own garden from the Native Plant Sale held during the Newton Farmers Market at Cold Spring Park on the afternoon of the preceding Tuesday, September 15, 2026.