Are there any owls in Newton ? Yes, there are at least two species regularly residing in the city, but as nocturnal creatures, they are more often heard than seen.

The Mary Hunnewell Fyffe Footbridge is at least the third footbridge on this site. A metal bridge in Victorian design was built in 1909, but was eventually destroyed by flooding.

Newton was one of the first communities in the Commonwealth to adopt the Community Preservation Act (CPA), and this year marks its 10th anniversary. Newton has used CPA funds to

Cynthia Staples is a Boston-based freelance writer and photographer. For nearly fifteen years she has worked with local education and environmental nonprofits as well as with national sustainability organizations. When

What is happening to Newton’s street trees? In the early 1970’s there were approximately 40,000 trees lining the streets of Newton. Today, that number is about 26,000-a 35% loss. The

May 2012 Update The conversion of the railroad bridge from Newton Lower Falls to Wellesley for pedestrian use was completed in Spring 2012. The opening ceremony was on May 8th.

Jane Sender, President Our Annual Meeting in May was truly memorable. The keynote speaker, Professor Douglas Tallamy, had a very important message, which affected many in the audience. His message

Douglas W. Tallamy: “Bringing Nature Home” The keynote speaker was Dr. Douglas Tallamy, professor and Chair of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, and author of the

Daniel Jackson is a photographer working primarily in black and white in the straight photographic tradition. Recent projects include portfolios of Houghton Garden; of the Chestnut Hill Waterworks, now the

On Tuesday, January 10, 2012, an audience of more than one hundred people learned about a hidden treasure when they attended a program at the library: Discovering Houghton, Views of

Nahanton Park is one of Newton’s most beautiful open spaces. Bounded by the Charles River and Nahanton and Winchester Streets, its 55 acres contain a variety of habitats: the riverfront

Last year the Conservators, along with the Friends of Nahanton Park and the City of Newton Parks & Recreation Department, formed a joint committee and hired Massachusetts Audubon’s Ecological Extension