As part of its Spring Guided Walk Series, Newton Conservators is hosting a 4.9-mile trek through Newton’s sections of the Sudbury and Cochituate aqueducts on Sunday, May 17, from 2PM to 4:30PM. Meet at the Newton Centre playground at the intersection of Centre Street and Tyler Terrace. A steady rain will…
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Take an hour walk with Mothers Out Front! Meet at Edmands Park aka Cabot Woods (Main Entrance, 135 Blake St, Newtonville) on May 17 at 1PM. Park on Blake Street. Meet at the Park’s entrance across from 135 Blake St. (See Map) Note: Trails are unpaved and Edmands Park has some hills. Please RSVP to confirm attendance and…
Are there empty spaces on the berms in your neighborhood where street trees formerly provided shade and beauty? Would you like to work with your neighbors and the Newton Tree Conservancy to plant new trees? The Newton Tree Conservancy is now accepting applications until Sunday, June 28 for its Fall…
As part of its Spring Guided Walk Series, Newton Conservators is hosting a walk about ferns in Hammond Woods on Sunday, May 24, from 10AM to 12PM. Meet at the Hammond Pond parking lot, off Hammond Pond Parkway, near the Street at Chestnut Hill shops. In case of rain, the event…
It’s been four years since the Newton Upper Falls Walk Through Time. The Upper Falls community will reprise this experience on Sunday, June 7 from 1-3PM. Meet at Little Luke’s Cafe (1225 Chestnut St, Newton Upper Falls). Rain date is Saturday June 13 from 1-3PM. The walking loop will cover…
Newton Conservators will host a tour of Hemlock Gorge, a national historic landmark with wooded paths and a spectacular view of the Charles River, on Sunday, June 7 from 9:30AM to 12PM. Meet at the Hamilton Place entrance off Central Ave (just over the bridge on the Needham side of…
Tickets are now available for Newton Community Farm’s 20th Anniversary Dinner for the Farm on Thursday, June 11 at the American Legion Post 440 (295 California Street, Nonantum) from 6-8:30PM. Your participation helps support the Farm’s work—bringing fresh, sustainably grown food and engaging educational programs to our community. The event includes: To…
Historic Newton hosts its annual Plant Swap at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds (286 Waverley Ave, Newton Corner) on Saturday, June 13 from 10AM-12PM. Please sign up on their website. Bring plants, seeds, or garden supplies to trade with fellow plant enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting your…
Silent Spring is excited to offer the Silent Spring Summer Institute from Monday, July 6 through Friday, July10. This free virtual program is designed for high school students interested in learning about environmental health or considering a degree or career in STEM. The deadline to register is Friday, June 5.…
For more than a decade, parts of Nonantum have undergone intermittent testing for trichloroethylene, a toxic chemical. Last week, a new round of drilling on Cook Street prompted confusion and concern, and residents gathered on Sunday, April 26 at Pellegrini Park for a community meeting led by Arcadis, the engineering…
Given the federal government’s recent attack on the US Forest Service, it is especially important to celebrate our local environmental groups dedicated to preserving, protecting and expanding Newton’s tree canopy and natural areas. In Newton, along with Newton’s Urban Forestry Program, the local groups that provide resources and volunteer opportunities include…
Newton Conservators will be hosting special online showing of the newly released nature film The Extraordinary Caterpillar at 7PM on Thursday, April 9. The film features Sam Jaffe of the Caterpillar Lab (who grew up in Newton), Doug Tallamy, and David Wagner. After the 60-minute film, Sam will appear for a…