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Levingston Cove Reconstruction Completed
Levingston Cove is a portion of the Crystal Lake shoreline to the west of the bathhouse. It includes benches, a platform used for fishing, and an unofficial swimming area. In
Wayfinding Signs in Cold Spring Park
In September 2023, nine wayfinding posts were installed on the trails of Cold Spring Park. The project, led by Life Scout Owen Serra, was sponsored by Scouts BSA Troop 209,
Planning for the Newton/Needham Community Way
The Upper Falls Greenway converted an abandoned railroad route into a pedestrian and bicycle path from Newton Highlands to the Charles River. The Town of Needham and the City of
Mosquito-borne Disease Risks
On August 29th, the risk level for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Newton was raised to “Moderate.” The risk level for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE or “Triple E”) remains as
Introducing the Pollinator Toolkit!
Our environment is at risk because of precipitous declines in habitat, native plants and the insects, birds, and other animals that depend on those plants. The pollinators that are an
Indigenous Legislative Agenda
The Massachusetts Indigenous Legislative Agenda is promoting five bills in the Legislature to advance the needs of the Indigenous community. The group includes leadership from the North American Indian Center
Deer Park Trails Open in Webster Woods
The former “Deer Park” in Webster Conservation Area is now open to the public. A half-mile trail loops around the property. Access points are on Hammond Pond Parkway (just north
A New Walk Along the Charles in Upper Falls
An informal trail has long followed the Charles River shoreline north from the end of the Upper Falls Greenway, ending at a chain link fence bordering Bobby Braceland Playground. However,
New Trail and Intersection Markers in Webster Conservation Area and Hammond Pond Reservation
Walkers in Webster Conservation Area and Hammond Pond Reservation should now have an easier time finding their way, thanks to a collaborative effort of the Newton Conservators with Jennifer Steel
Winter Bird-watching at Newton’s Ponds, Lakes, and Rivers
Many waterbirds that breed in Canada or northern New England fly south for the winter. Until they freeze, Newton’s ponds and lakes, and the Charles River, provide attractive habitats for
Seedling Sale May 20 & 21
Newton Community Farm is offering over 27,000 seedlings grown at the Farm on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21, 2023. In addition to nearly 100 varieties of plants, there
Newton Community Farm Harvest Bag
Newton Community Farm is putting together all your favorite fresh veggies and fruit from our Farm and other local farms in our Thanksgiving Harvest Bag. Order here and pick up
