Archive of Past Events

Reading the Stories Told by Animal Tracks and Signs

Reading the Stories Told by Animal Tracks and Signs

Thursday, 01/12/2023    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Many animals are secretive, avoiding people and finding food at night.  Snow and mud provide a canvas for these animals' tracks and enable us to [...]
Join the Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Newton

Join the Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Newton

Sunday, 12/18/2022    
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
This year’s annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) in Newton takes place Sunday, December 18 starting around 8 am.  After all, the early birder gets the [...]
What Is a Native Plant Ordinance and How Can You Get One?

What Is a Native Plant Ordinance and How Can You Get One?

Wednesday, 11/16/2022    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Renée Scott and David Falk, both founders of Green & Open Somerville in 2014, will walk you through why native plants are important and how [...]
Kids- Discovering Natural Changes

Kids- Discovering Natural Changes

Saturday, 11/05/2022    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Join Barbara Bates and Sam Corbin, Newton Conservators Board members, as they explore how Webster Woods is preparing for winter! Open to children 5 and [...]
Darkness in Distress

Darkness in Distress

Wednesday, 11/02/2022    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Light pollution, simply put, is any unnecessary or excessive outdoor illumination. Sadly, it’s become a pervasive and ugly consequence of modern 24/7 society. Light pollution [...]
Kids- Riverside Adventure

Kids- Riverside Adventure

Saturday, 10/29/2022    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Join Barbara Bates and Sam Corbin as we explore the Charles Riverside Park and learn about migration by playing games focusing on environmental interactions, food [...]
Call for Public Participation - City of Newton ADA/504 Transition Plan 2022

Call for Public Participation - City of Newton ADA/504 Transition Plan 2022

Thursday, 10/27/2022    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Newton residents with disabilities and those who are interested in accessibility are invited to review the draft of the updated Americans with Disabilities Act Transition [...]
Parks, Rec & Culture Roundtable Discussion on Budget Override

Parks, Rec & Culture Roundtable Discussion on Budget Override

Wednesday, 10/26/2022    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Newton Conservators received the following invitation from PRC Commissioner Nicole Banks about a roundtable discussion on the proposed override's $1M budget for parks, fields, courts, [...]
Birding at Cold Spring Park

Birding at Cold Spring Park

Saturday, 10/22/2022    
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Pete Gilmore and the Brookline Bird Club for an easy walk on flat woodland and meadow trails, looking for fall migrants including confusing fall [...]
Newton Harvest Fair

Newton Harvest Fair

Sunday, 10/16/2022    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Look for our Newton Conservators table (under a red tent) at the Newton Harvest Fair.  We will have the latest walks and webinars schedules, our trail [...]