The Red Maple Swamp that makes up much of Cold Spring Park is threatened by an expanding understory of invasive exotic glossy buckthorn, which shades the understory so much that

  The Barred Owl is an occasional visitor to Newton parks and conservation areas. In March 2017, this fine specimen spent an entire day perched in a tree above a

We didn’t receive any correct entries to our March 2017 contest to identify this spot where beavers are active in Newton. The photo was taken along the Quinobequin Road trail

We received 10 correct entries to our December 2016 contest to identify this old photograph. The two winners of free one-year Conservators memberships, drawn from a hat, were Suzette Barbier

Margaret Mallory and her husband Kenneth have been active with the Newton Community Farm for many years. Margaret’s photos were showcased at the Newton Community Farm’s 10th anniversary celebration on

As evenings become cooler in late August and early September, the southward migration of the Common Nighthawk begins. It’s a process you can miss entirely unless you know a bit

A Conservation Partnership The rare Woodcock Meadow in Nahanton Park is threatened by the growth of invasives and woody vegetation. The Friends of Nahanton Park and the Newton Conservators have

The city of Newton has purchased this reservoir from the MWRA. Newton Conservators holds the conservation restriction on the property.

Newton’s lakes and ponds are feeling the effect of global climate change: Drought’s effects mount as dry weather continues This summer will go down as one of the hottest, driest

by Richard B. Primack Newton Tab, May 27, 2016 reprinted by permission Many Newton residents care deeply about Webster Woods and are working to protect the area after its sale

Andover Newton Theological School is selling its campus in Newton Centre. Efforts are underway to preserve Herrick Green, the central open space on the campus.

Bryan Connolly: “Invasive Plants”   Bryan Connolly, Asst. Professor of Biology, Framingham State University, was the guest speaker at the 2016 annual dinner. Professor Connolly’s talk focused on the most