Sign Up for Our Fall Webinars

Newton Conservators is pleased to present its first ever online webinar series. In past years, we welcomed you to fall walks in Newton’s open spaces. With continuing concerns for social

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A Snapping Turtle, Not a Rock

The Unusual Rock… is a Snapping Turtle Close-up of its head More information on snapping turtles The turtle was spotted in the pond at Houghton Garden

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An Unusual Rock?

… or something else entirely?

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Living With Wildlife in Newton – Part 2

“Living With Wildlife in Newton – Part 2” shows practical steps that can be taken to help residents coexist peacefully with their wildlife neighbors and to minimize conflicts with coyotes,

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Living With Wildlife in Newton – Part 1

“Living With Wildlife in Newton – Part 1” provides background perspective on the phenomenon of why we see more wildlife in Newton these days. Animals find the suburban habitat and

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