In the Spring of 2001, the Newton Conservators instituted a twice-yearly lecture series featuring experts in areas related to the open space mission of the Conservators. Peter Alden, well known naturalist and author, was the inaugural speaker on March 21, 2001.
Lectures are co-sponsored with the Newton Free Libary and normally will take place in the Druker Auditorium of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street). Thanks to the Newton Free Library for its cosponsorship of our lecture series.
Upcoming Lectures
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Past Lectures
Invasive Alien Plant Update - A Newton Perspective
Peter Alden Author, lecturer, and naturalist The City of Newton is under attack from alien invaders. They have come from far away and are taking [...]
The Community Preservation Act in Newton - Has It Been Worth It?
A Panel Discussion The Community Preservation Act (CPA) was adopted by the City of Newton in 2001. Since then, over 40 projects involving open space, [...]
Living with Wildlife in Newton
Colleen Olfenbuttel Wildlife Biologist with MassWildlife Newton may be a lot wilder than you imagine. Many creatures, thought to be confined to more rural areas, [...]
Celebrating the Charles River - A Slideshow and Interactive Evening
Carole Smith Berney Naturalist Watch the lecture online Please join us for a "virtual walk" along the Charles River Upper Greenway Path in Newton and [...]
Newton and the Northeast Kingdom - Natural Connections
Brendan Whittaker Forester, Pastor, & Former Vermont Secretary of Natural Resources Dan Perlman Brandeis University (and Cold Spring Photographer) Former Vermont Secretary of Natural Resources [...]
