Archive of Past Events

Nahanton Park Invasives Pull

Nahanton Park Invasives Pull

Saturday, 05/18/2024    
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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 [...]
Newton Community Farm Annual Seedling Sale

Newton Community Farm Annual Seedling Sale

Saturday, 05/18/2024 - 05/19/2024    
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Come visit the Annual Seedling Sale at the Newton Community Farm. There will be 28,000 seedlings for sale for 80+ varieties of vegetables, herbs, and [...]
Newton Family Funfest

Newton Family Funfest

Saturday, 05/18/2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Look for the Newton Conservators table and tent at the Newton Family FunFEST to be held at Newton City Hall around the War Memorial Circle.  [...]
Invasives Pull at Blue Heron Bridge

Invasives Pull at Blue Heron Bridge

Sunday, 05/12/2024    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We will work along the Charles River Greenway at this bridge site.  We'll pull garlic mustard, buckthorn, and japanese knotweed.  Wear long pants and sleeves, [...]
Invasives Pull at Upper Falls Greenway

Invasives Pull at Upper Falls Greenway

Sunday, 05/12/2024    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Upper Falls Greenway is one of Newton's newer parks;  it is a conversion of a former rail line.  The Greenway is a delightfully green and [...]
Mother’s Day Bird Walk at Nahanton Park

Mother’s Day Bird Walk at Nahanton Park

Sunday, 05/12/2024    
8:00 am - 10:30 am
Nahanton Park offers a mix of woodlands, wetlands, edge habitat, and meadows along the Charles River, making it one of the best birding spots in [...]
Pony Truss Trail and Riverside Park Invasives Pull

Pony Truss Trail and Riverside Park Invasives Pull

Saturday, 05/11/2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Help tackle the garlic mustard, buckthorn, bittersweet, and japanese knotweed in our beautiful new park . Help keep these invaders out! Wear long pants tucked [...]
Cold Spring Park Invasives Pull

Cold Spring Park Invasives Pull

Saturday, 05/11/2024    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
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 [...]
2024 Annual Dinner Meeting - Seeds of Change

2024 Annual Dinner Meeting - Seeds of Change

Thursday, 05/09/2024    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This event is now closed for registration. WHAT: Newton Conservators’ Annual Dinner Meeting WHEN: Thursday May 9, 2024 6 pm Social gathering with hors d’oeuvres [...]
NewtonSERVES Invasive Pulls - 4 Locations!

NewtonSERVES Invasive Pulls - 4 Locations!

Sunday, 05/05/2024    
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Sunday, May 5 is NewtonSERVES,  Newton's annual day of service  being administered through the Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture Department.  Volunteer efforts are focused on cleaning and [...]
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