Archive of Past Events

Pop-Up Native Plant Sale at Newton Farmers Market

Pop-Up Native Plant Sale at Newton Farmers Market

Tuesday, 09/15/2026    
1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
If you have been inspired  to incorporate more native plants in your own garden, don’t miss the Native Plant Pop-up Sale at the Cold Spring [...]
Morning Birding in Nahanton Park

Morning Birding in Nahanton Park

Saturday, 09/12/2026    
8:00 am - 10:30 am
Follow Haynes Miller, an avid birder and long-time Newton resident, as he leads fellow bird enthusiasts through Nahanton Park, one of the best birding spots [...]
Help ID Newton's Flora & Fauna in this Bioblitz!

Help ID Newton's Flora & Fauna in this Bioblitz!

Saturday, 08/01/2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
If you are interested in learning how to identify the many species of plants and animals inhabiting Newton’s parks and conservation areas, join Zach Shein, [...]
Invasives Pulls August 2026

Invasives Pulls August 2026

Saturday, 08/01/2026 - 08/31/2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Date Changes as of 8/23/26:   Tuesday 8/25 8:30 - 10:30 will be Sawmill Brook Saturday 8/30 at Sawmill Brook is cancelled The Newton Conservators [...]
Could Bugging Be the New Birding?

Could Bugging Be the New Birding?

Do you already enjoy birding?   Why not give bugging a try as well?  If you garden with native plants, your yard can already likely host [...]
Invasives Pulls July 2026

Invasives Pulls July 2026

Wednesday, 07/01/2026 - 07/31/2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The session on Thursday July 30 has been cancelled due to rain. The Newton Conservators Invasives Team tackles garlic mustard, buckthorn, black swallow-wort, bittersweet, japanese [...]
Discover Newton's Flora & Fauna in this June Bioblitz!

Discover Newton's Flora & Fauna in this June Bioblitz!

Saturday, 06/20/2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
If you are interested in learning how to identify the many species of plants and animals inhabiting Newton’s parks and conservation areas, join Zach Shein, [...]
Tour Hemlock Gorge

Tour Hemlock Gorge

Sunday, 06/07/2026    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Hemlock Gorge, a national historic landmark with wooded paths and a spectacular view of the Charles River, is a hidden gem straddling Newton and Needham. [...]
Webinar: Nature for Newton: Learnings from initial restoration efforts in Newton’s central and largest park

Webinar: Nature for Newton: Learnings from initial restoration efforts in Newton’s central and largest park

Thursday, 06/04/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Climate change can already feel overwhelming, and now we have a biodiversity crisis too? Can local conservation in our own parks and yards make a [...]
Invasives Pulls June 2026

Invasives Pulls June 2026

Monday, 06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026    
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 [...]
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