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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
Winter Birding near Newton
There are many opportunities for birding locally in the winter. Visit this Globe article featuring Newton Conservator’s Board Member Pete Gilmore’s picks for great birding sites.
President’s Report 2020
Newton Conservators & Friends – Your memberships, donations, and volunteer support helped accomplish a great deal this past year… The Year 2020 has certainly not been the year we expected!
Mother Nature in Newton
Check out Richard Primack’s Newton Tab article, “Newton nature enthusiasts flock to local parks to see wildlife” which details a few of the interesting wildlife experiences in Newton during these
Lower Falls Trail Options
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is proposing to build a multi-use (bicycle and pedestrian) trail system to run from the Pony Truss Trail south to Quinobequin Road,