Archive of Past Events

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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!!  [...]

Join naturalist Dave Small for an introduction to attracting and watching moths in your backyard. Discover the native plants you can introduce to your landscape to [...]