Archive of Past Events

Webinar: Bats 101

Webinar: Bats 101

Thursday, 04/30/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join Dr. Chris Richardson for his “Bats 101” presentation. After the basics on bats, Dr. Richardson will dive into his current research applying the study [...]
Newton's Spring Birding Migration

Newton's Spring Birding Migration

Monday, 04/27/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Late April and early May are exciting times for birding as spring migrants pass through Newton and resident birds return to nest here.  Come join [...]
Guided Nature Walk in Kennard Park

Guided Nature Walk in Kennard Park

Saturday, 04/11/2026    
10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Follow local naturalist Jeff Adams as he identifies native species, searches for spring ephemerals, and shares various plants’ natural histories.  Jeff has led walks for [...]
The Extraordinary Caterpillar Movie and Q&A Session with Sam Jaffe

The Extraordinary Caterpillar Movie and Q&A Session with Sam Jaffe

Thursday, 04/09/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us to watch the newly released The Extraordinary Caterpillar movie, which features Sam Jaffe of the Caterpillar Lab (who grew up in Newton), Doug [...]
Invasives Pulls April 2026

Invasives Pulls April 2026

Wednesday, 04/01/2026 - 04/30/2026    
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 [...]
Webinar: Vernal Pools and Their Special Ecology

Webinar: Vernal Pools and Their Special Ecology

Thursday, 03/05/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Seasonal ponds, known as vernal pools, are full of life and can be found throughout our area.  Newton has several, including Bare Pond in Webster [...]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO FREEZING TEMPS!          WinterFEST 2026 - Winter Walk in Cold Spring Park

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO FREEZING TEMPS! WinterFEST 2026 - Winter Walk in Cold Spring Park

Saturday, 01/24/2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Barbara Bates and Alan Nogee, Directors at the Newton Conservators, will each lead a walk in Cold Spring Park on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 10 [...]
Bare Trees & Naked Shrubs: Woody Plant ID at Kennard Park

Bare Trees & Naked Shrubs: Woody Plant ID at Kennard Park

Sunday, 01/11/2026    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Join area naturalist Jeff Adams in this winter walk in Newton’s Kennard Park as he identifies trees and shrubs without their telltale leaves. Discover how [...]
Winter Seed Sowing Workshops - Morning & Afternoon

Winter Seed Sowing Workshops - Morning & Afternoon

Saturday, 01/10/2026    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Winter Seed Sowing Workshop, January 10, 11:00 to 12:30 pm  AND 1:30 to 3:00 om Join us to learn how to grow your own native [...]
Newton Christmas Bird Count 2025 - delayed to 10 AM!

Newton Christmas Bird Count 2025 - delayed to 10 AM!

Sunday, 12/14/2025    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Due to the snow expected early Sunday morning, the start of our Newton Christmas Bird Count has been moved from 7 am to 10 am!!  [...]
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