Japanese Knotweed Pull at Hammond Pond
Japanese Knotweed is a bamboo-like invader from Asia that can create dense 8’ tall single-species stands. It is a tough adversary, not because it’s spiny [...]
Quinobequin Rd. Invasives Pull
We will control garlic mustard, knotweed, and black swallow-wort infestations on the Charles River's Quinobequin trail, which leads to beautiful Hemlock Gorge.. Help keep the [...]
Houghton Garden Invasives Pull
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 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
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
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
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
Due to low registration, this event has been canceled. We look forward to seeing you in the fall!
Nahanton Park Invasives Pull
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?
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 [...]