Archive of Past Events

Quinobequin/Hemlock Gorge Invasives Pull

Quinobequin/Hemlock Gorge Invasives Pull

Saturday, 07/17/2021    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
We will control knotweed and black swallow-wort infestations inside beautiful Hemlock Gorge, and the adjoining walking trail along the Charles River at Quinobequin Rd. Help [...]
Crystal Lake/Centre Street Invasives Pull

Crystal Lake/Centre Street Invasives Pull

Sunday, 07/11/2021    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
We will work at the city's small pocket park along Centre St just outside of Newton Center, next to the house at 1429 Centre St. [...]
Cold Spring Park Invasives Pull

Cold Spring Park Invasives Pull

Saturday, 07/10/2021    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cold Spring Park is starting to be threatened by the black swallow-wort vine, which is harmful to Monarch butterflies and which has invaded much of [...]
Dexter Woods work session - 10 people needed

Dexter Woods work session - 10 people needed

Saturday, 06/26/2021    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Help care for Newton Conservators' pocket park on Dexter Rd near NNHS.  Our new plantings there are doing very well, but are being shaded and [...]
Charles River Flood Model Results

Charles River Flood Model Results

Wednesday, 06/23/2021    
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Join the CRWA to see the initial results of the Charles River Flood Model!  They will be sharing how this information can be used to [...]
Knotweed Pull at Dolan Pond

Knotweed Pull at Dolan Pond

Saturday, 06/19/2021    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
We will work to control knotweed along the path through the Conservators' conservation restriction area of this gem of a pocket park. Bring shovels and [...]
Pony Truss Trail and Bridge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Pony Truss Trail and Bridge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Thursday, 06/17/2021    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the recently completed Pony Truss Trail will be held on Thursday morning, June 17, 2021 from 10 am to Noon.  [...]
Mary Morganti's Annual Plant Swap at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds

Mary Morganti's Annual Plant Swap at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds

Saturday, 06/12/2021    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Attention Gardeners! Here is a special free event, known to many Newton gardeners, which has been held for almost 40 years at Mary Morganti's house.  [...]
Quinobequin/Hemlock Gorge Invasives Pull

Quinobequin/Hemlock Gorge Invasives Pull

Saturday, 06/12/2021    
9:30 am - 12:00 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 [...]
Pollinator Meadow-Making at Brandeis University: Lessons Learned

Pollinator Meadow-Making at Brandeis University: Lessons Learned

Wednesday, 06/02/2021    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
This program will begin at 7 pm and last approximately an hour. Please register in advance for this webinar since registrations will close at 3 [...]