Archive of Past Events

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 [...]

Nearly all earthworms in New England are introduced from Europe and Asia.While some species of earthworms benefit some species of plants, invasive earthworms have caused [...]

Come learn fun facts about the nature of Newton, including its geology, botany, biology, and mycology. Learn about weird mammal teeth formations, who is really [...]

Join Russ Cohen, expert forager and author of Wild Plants I have Known... and Eaten, for a webinar featuring at least two dozen species of [...]

Join Barbara Bates and Sam Corbin, Newton Conservators’ board members, to explore the vernal pool within Webster Woods and discover what critters call it home. [...]

Presenter: Dr. J. Drew Lanham - Conservation Ornithologist / Author Webinar Info: Birding while Black Free Online Webinar - Register HERE Sponsors: Peabody Essex Museum / Essex [...]

A Live Virtual Design Public Hearing will be hosted on the MassDOT website  to present the design for the proposed Reconstruction of Commonwealth Ave (Route [...]

You are invited to join the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Newton.  This year’s annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) in Newton takes place on Sunday, [...]

Eastern red-backed salamanders are important indicators of forest health. They are abundant, sensitive to environmental change, permanent forest residents, and play an important role in [...]

DCR is planning a pedestrian- and bike-friendly redesign of Hammond Pond Parkway between Beacon Street and Route 9. The Parkway runs through the middle of [...]