Archive of Past Events

Houghton Garden Invasives Pull

Houghton Garden Invasives Pull

Sunday, 05/28/2023    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
We are tackling garlic mustard, black swallow-wort, and other invasives near the entrance of Houghton Garden where it borders the T Track crossing to Webster [...]
Cold Spring Park Invasives Pull

Cold Spring Park Invasives Pull

Saturday, 05/27/2023    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Cold Spring Park is being invaded by garlic mustard, knotweed, buckthorn, and other species. We will keep the Cochituate Aqueduct walk under control after previous [...]
2023 Annual Meeting - Wednesday May 24, 2023

2023 Annual Meeting - Wednesday May 24, 2023

Wednesday, 05/24/2023    
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
WHAT: Newton Conservators’ First-Ever Outdoor Annual Dinner Meeting WHEN: Wednesday May 24, 2023 5:00 p.m.      Social gathering with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar 6:30 p.m.     Dinner, [...]
Birding at Cold Spring Park

Birding at Cold Spring Park

Sunday, 05/21/2023    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Participants will meet near the turnaround at the end of the left side of the Beacon Street parking area. This is an easy walk on [...]
A Tour Through Cold Spring Park  Cosponsored by Friends of Cold Spring Park

A Tour Through Cold Spring Park Cosponsored by Friends of Cold Spring Park

Saturday, 05/20/2023    
1:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Tour Cold Spring Park, a natural gem in the heart of Newton, and explore some of its natural and unnatural wonders, mysteries, threats, and possibilities [...]
CANCELED-Kids- Exploring Dolan Pond

CANCELED-Kids- Exploring Dolan Pond

Saturday, 05/20/2023    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Due to low registration, this event has been canceled. We look forward to seeing you in the fall!
Nahanton Park Invasives Pull

Nahanton Park Invasives Pull

Saturday, 05/20/2023    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Many native habitats, including the grassland Woodcock Meadow, home to threatened American Woodcock, and open woodland habitats, are threatened by invasive plants. They out-compete native [...]
Preparing for Climate Change:  Is Newton Doing Enough?

Preparing for Climate Change: Is Newton Doing Enough?

Thursday, 05/18/2023    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Green Newton is joining the Newton Democratic City Committee’s Climate Crisis Subcommittee, in presenting “Preparing for Climate Change: Is Newton Doing Enough?”  Emily Norton, Newton [...]
Invasives Pull at Blue Heron Bridge

Invasives Pull at Blue Heron Bridge

Sunday, 05/14/2023    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We will work along the Charles River Greenway at this bridge site, pulling garlic mustard and cutting back other invasives.  Wear long pants and sleeves, [...]
Invasives Pull at Sawmill Brook

Invasives Pull at Sawmill Brook

Sunday, 05/14/2023    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Sawmill Brook Conservation Area is a lovely, long, natural trail connecting Newton to West Roxbury. It has garlic mustard and black swallow-wort infestations at its [...]
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