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June 7, 2022 Newton Open Space Project Meeting
This Parks, Recreation, and Culture Commission online meeting is your chance to learn about the three sites proposed for a performance pavilion on the Newton Centre Playground (a landscape designed
Crystal Lake to get aluminum sulfate treatment on May 3
On May 3 (May 4 or 5 in case of bad weather) Crystal Lake will be treated with aluminum sulfate to help prevent harmful blooms of blue-green algae. It is
Registration is now available for five Spring Webinars . . .
Newton Conservators is delighted to announce our spring series of webinars. There is wonderful range of topics again this season: • Nibbling on Natives in Your Back Yard and Beyond
Farm Open House May 6
Be part of the unveiling of the latest sustainability measures at Newton Community Farm at our Open House on Saturday, May 6, 2023, 4–6 pm. We will dedicate the Dr.
A New Way To Not Get Lost
January 2022 Update: A new version of the Newton Trails Map, which includes the intersection markers and color-coded trails in Webster Woods and Hammond Pond Reservation, has been uploaded to
Newton Community Farm CSA and children’s class signups
Applications for Newton Community Farm’s Summer CSA Program will be accepted starting January 24 for CSA sharers returning from 2021. See the full application schedule on the Farm’s CSA website
Newton Conservators Commitment to DEIJ
The Newton Conservators has been studying issues relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) as they relate to our mission for the past year. After much reflection and discussion
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice in Land Conservation
In 2020, with support from the full Board, several Newton Conservators Board members formed a “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice” team (DEIJ for short). The members of this team have
Newton Conservators Open Space Awards Presentation
Newton Conservators celebrates its 60th Anniversary of advocating for open space in Newton this year. Traditionally, the organization presented awards at an annual dinner meeting in May but Covid upended
Newton Conservators Annual Meeting to be held Virtually – Oct 27 at 7 PM
Please join us the Newton Conservators for our 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 to be held virtually on Zoom from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. Unfortunately,
Pollinator Story Walks Installed in Local Parks
Now you can take a walk in a park and enjoy a book while strolling! Earlier this year a group of residents and City Councilors formed The Newton Community Pollinator
Christina Street Pedestrian Bridge
A former railroad bridge across the Charles River has been used for many years as an informal pedestrian connection between Christina Street in Newton and the Blue Heron Trail in
