Jumping Worms in Field and Forest
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 [...]
April Foolery in Nature
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 [...]
Nibbling on Native Plants in Your Back Yard and Beyond
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 [...]
Kids - Vernal Pool Exploration
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. [...]
Birding While Black
Presenter: Dr. J. Drew Lanham - Conservation Ornithologist / Author Webinar Info: Birding while Black Free Online Webinar - Register HERE Sponsors: Peabody Essex Museum / Essex [...]
Newton - Reconstruction of Commonwealth Ave (Route 30) From East of Auburn Street to Ash Street
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 [...]
Newton Christmas Bird Count - 2021
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, [...]
The Wolves of the Forest Floor: The Eastern Red-backed Salamander
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 Public Meeting #2 on Improvements to Hammond Pond Parkway
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 [...]
Annual Meeting of Newton Conservators - Our 60th Year
Please join us the Newton Conservators for our 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 to be held virtually on Zoom. Unfortunately, [...]