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

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Daniel Jackson

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

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Newton’s Secret Garden

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

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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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Bridge in Houghton Garden

Houghton Garden Reopened

After more than a year of work, Houghton Garden was officially reopened in October. Present to celebrate this milestone were Rep. Ruth Balser, who helped obtain state money for the

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