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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,
Invasive Plants Info Available
Our website has a new Invasive Plants section. For each major invasive species typically found in Newton, there are photos and tips to help with  identification, suggested removal methods, and links
DCR Proposal for Trail in Lower Falls
On September 22, 2020, Massachusetts DCR officials presented the results of a preliminary study entitled Lower Falls Shared-Use Trail Feasibility Study. View the meeting presentation. The proposed trail would start
Pony Truss Trail Rebuilt
In September 2020, work was completed to reconstruct the Pony Truss Trail along the Charles River opposite Riverside Park.
Help Us Protect Newton’s Open Spaces
The Conservators relies on volunteers to do all our work to protect, enhance, and expand Newton’s parks and conservation areas. We need your help! We are now looking for one
Hillside Restoration in Norumbega Park
River Path leads down the hill to the Charles River from the Islington Road entrance of Norumbega Park. Until 2019, the path was separated from the rest of the park
Trail Guide Revision: Your Suggestions Are Wanted
The Conservators Walking Trails guide was last revised in 2013. Since then, several major changes have occurred, including the purchase of Webster Woods and the creation of the Upper Falls
Video of Spotted Lanternfly Presentation
If you missed the invasive Spotted Lanternfly program by Josh Bruckner of the Mass. Dept. of Agricultural Resources at the Newton Free Library last week, you can watch Ted Kuklinski’s
Sign Up for Our Fall Webinars
Newton Conservators is pleased to present its first ever online webinar series. In past years, we welcomed you to fall walks in Newton’s open spaces. With continuing concerns for social
Annual Meeting with Sam Jaffe of the Caterpillar Lab
The 59th Annual Meeting of the Newton Conservators (originally scheduled for May 6) will be held virtually on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 7 pm. The meeting will feature the
Crisis Farming: Covid and Newton’s Farm
Oct. 20 Online Event The 2020 growing season at Newton Community Farm has been a year like no other. With pandemic quarantining, social distancing, growing food insecurity, and increased focus