Archive of Past Events

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 [...]

There will be a virtual talk on the invasive Spotted Lanternfly on June 17 at 7 pm. Sponsored by the Newton Free Library, Newton Conservators, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Cold Spring Park is being invaded by garlic mustard, knotweed, buckthorn, and other species. We will keep the Cochituate Aqueduct walk clear after previous years’ [...]

Join horticulturalist Bruce Wenning for training in identifying the invasive species that are found in this park as well as in everybody’s yards! Learn the [...]

The Hammond Pond/Webster Woods complex is the largest conservation area in Newton, and one of the most biodiverse.We will visit the western portion, a little [...]

Japanese Knotweed creates dense 8’ tall bamboo-like stands. It is a tough adversary because any small root fragments left behind spring back to life the [...]

We will tackle garlic mustard and black swallow-wort near the entrance of Houghton Garden where it borders the T Track crossing to Webster Woods. Help [...]

Much of Nahanton Park, including its grassland Woodcock Meadow (home to the threatened American Woodcock), is being invaded by non-native plants.  They out-compete native plants, [...]