Construction Begins on Upper Falls Greenway Splash Park
As part of the Northland Newton development in Newton Upper Falls, the developer has begun construction of a community park adjacent to the Upper Falls Greenway. The park, to be
Hammond Pond Parkway reconstruction continues
October 2024 update: Construction of the shared use (bicycle and pedestrian) path on the west side of the parkway is nearing completion. The entire project is scheduled to be completed
Newton Raised to High Risk for West Nile Virus
On August 27th, the risk level for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Newton was raised to “High”. Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Everett, Medford, Milton, Quincy, Somerville, Watertown, and Worcester are also
Newton Conservators Annual Meeting May 9, 2024 Successful
Newton Conservators Annual Meeting on May 9, 2024 at American Legion Post 440, 295 California Street, Newton, featured a presentation on “Seeds of Change: Promoting Plant Biodiversity in Our Community,”
A Wood frog chorus in Bare Pond
Wood frogs breed in vernal pools such as Bare Pond in Webster Woods. In March 2024, hundreds of frogs visited the pond, and made quite a racket. Watch them in
Mending a Gap in the Riverside Greenway
The Riverside Greenway is a planned walking route connecting Auburndale Park at Commonwealth Avenue to the Lower Falls Pedestrian Bridge over the Charles River. The Greenway is a link in
Seedling Sale May 18 and 19
Newton Community Farm Annual Seedling Sale 28,000 seedlings for sale for 80+ varieties of vegetables, herbs, and some flowers Two types of very high-quality soil and amendments
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
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
Check out 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
