Financial and Related Reports
You may view or download any of these documents. • 2020 Financials, Treasurer’s report, Audit Committee Report, MA Form PC/IRS990 • 2019 Financials, Treasurer’s report, Audit Committee Report, MA Form PC/IRS990 •
Hammond Pond Parkway Redesign
Hammond Pond Parkway is a four-lane road that carries fast-moving traffic between Beacon Street and Route 9 in Chestnut Hill. The Parkway runs through the middle of Newton’s Webster Conservation
Introducing 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
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
Policies Adopted by the Board of Directors
Conflict of Interest Conservation Restriction Monitoring Investments Land Selection Criteria Record Retention Whistle Blower
Protect Avery Woods
Avery Woods is a six-acre piece of open space between Day Middle School and Albemarle Field. The land, together with 2.5 acres now used for the middle school, was sold by
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,
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
