Archive of Past Events

Quinobequin/Hemlock Gorge Invasives Pull

Quinobequin/Hemlock Gorge Invasives Pull

Sunday, 05/26/2024    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We will control garlic mustard, knotweed, and black swallow-wort infestations inside beautiful Hemlock Gorge, and the adjoining walking trail along the Charles River at Quinobequin [...]
Cold Spring Park Invasives Pull

Cold Spring Park Invasives Pull

Saturday, 05/25/2024    
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 [...]
Pesticides and Children's Health: How can we protect our community?

Pesticides and Children's Health: How can we protect our community?

Thursday, 05/23/2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sarah Evans, Assistant Professor of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, will share the latest science on [...]
Houghton Garden Invasives Pull

Houghton Garden Invasives Pull

Sunday, 05/19/2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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 [...]
Waban Village Day

Waban Village Day

Sunday, 05/19/2024    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Look for the Newton Conservators table and tent at Waban Village Day in Waban Center. The annual Waban Village Day and Family Fun Run is [...]
Nahanton Park Invasives Pull

Nahanton Park Invasives Pull

Saturday, 05/18/2024    
1:00 pm - 3:30 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 [...]
Newton Community Farm Annual Seedling Sale

Newton Community Farm Annual Seedling Sale

Saturday, 05/18/2024 - 05/19/2024    
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Come visit the Annual Seedling Sale at the Newton Community Farm. There will be 28,000 seedlings for sale for 80+ varieties of vegetables, herbs, and [...]
Newton Family Funfest

Newton Family Funfest

Saturday, 05/18/2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Look for the Newton Conservators table and tent at the Newton Family FunFEST to be held at Newton City Hall around the War Memorial Circle.  [...]
Invasives Pull at Blue Heron Bridge

Invasives Pull at Blue Heron Bridge

Sunday, 05/12/2024    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We will work along the Charles River Greenway at this bridge site.  We'll pull garlic mustard, buckthorn, and japanese knotweed.  Wear long pants and sleeves, [...]
Invasives Pull at Upper Falls Greenway

Invasives Pull at Upper Falls Greenway

Sunday, 05/12/2024    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Upper Falls Greenway is one of Newton's newer parks;  it is a conversion of a former rail line.  The Greenway is a delightfully green and [...]
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