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Newton Grant Opportunity!
Did you know that Newton Conservators offers grants to support conservation, stewardship and understanding of Newton’s open spaces and environmental education? Previously funded projects include pollinator habitat enhancements, scholarships for
Survey of Candidate Positions on Open Space and the Environment
Newton Conservators has been advocating for Newton’s open spaces for over 60 years. We believe that voters deserve to understand candidate positions on Newton’s open space, conservation, and climate remediation
Hammond Pond Parkway: Current News and Future Plans
At one of Newton Conservators’ community’s speaker series in June, we discussed The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Hammond Pond Parkway renovation project, currently under construction. This is a
Crystal Lake Cyanobacteria Closure Has Ended
Crystal Lake was closed on August 6th to all uses, including swimming, wading, boating, and fishing, due to an outbreak of dangerous cyanobacteria. Read the city’s announcement of the closing
West Nile Virus Risk Level Raised to “High” in Newton
As of August 12, 2025, the risk level for West Nile Virus (WNV) has been elevated to “high” in Newton, Brookline, and Boston. State health officials announce West Nile
New Box Steps in Cold Spring Park
The Cold Spring Park loop trail climbs a steep slope as it approaches the Cochituate Aqueduct trail near the Plymouth Road trailhead. When the trail is snowy or icy, this
Upper Falls Greenway Splash Park is Open
As part of the Northland Newton development in Newton Upper Falls, the developer has built a community park adjacent to the Upper Falls Greenway. The park, managed by the Newton
Hammond Pond Parkway reconstruction nears completion
June 2025 update: The sidewalk on the east side of the road is complete. Work on the intersection of the parkway with Beacon Street has begun. Reconstruction work on the
Stormwater Solutions for Cheesecake Brook Jan 21
In person and on zoom Jan 21, 2025 6:30 PM This is a hybrid meeting. RSVP below to join us in person (Education Center, 100 Walnut St, Newton) or virtually
Mending a Gap in the Riverside Greenway
The Riverside Greenway is a planned walking route connecting Auburndale Park at Commonwealth Avenue to the Lower Falls Pedestrian Bridge over the Charles River. The Greenway is a link in
Newton Conservators Annual Meeting May 9, 2024 Successful
Newton Conservators Annual Meeting on May 9, 2024 at American Legion Post 440, 295 California Street, Newton, featured a presentation on “Seeds of Change: Promoting Plant Biodiversity in Our Community,”