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…
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Newton Conservators is hosting a guided walk led by local naturalist Jeff Adams on Saturday, April 11, from 10AM to 12:15 PM in Kennard Park in Newton Centre. Jeff will identify native species, search for spring ephemerals, and share various plants’ natural histories. Jeff has led walks for the Friends of the…
Shred your documents and/or dispose of unused prescription medication on Saturday, April 11 (rain or shine) from 8AM – 12PM at Newton’s Resource Recovery Center (115 Rumford Ave, Auburndale). There is no cost to participate. However, donations to the Cooper Center are appreciated. A $10+ donation (cash or check) can…
A group of Newton North HS students have formed Newton Youth Energizers to encourage more climate-friendly behavior and household technology. As part of Mass Energize’s Youth Climate Solutions Challenge, the team seeks to perform home-energy assessments for 100 Newton households by the end of April. To schedule a free Home-Energy Assessment, complete this form or…
If you own a single-family home in Newton, please take this 5-minute survey to help local environmental groups identify non-electric appliance use and better understand residents’ concerns. Newton, just like Massachusetts, has a long-term climate goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Since electricity is the only large-scale power supply that can…
Applications are now open for Newton Community Farm’s Summer High School Field Crew Internship Program. NCF field interns are crucial members of the farm team during the summer. Interns gain hand-on experience with all kinds of farm work including planting, harvesting, and packing produce while learning about our greater food system. The…
Newton Conservators: Newton Conservators will be hosting a webinar, Bats 101 at 7:00PM on Thursday, April 30. Please sign up for the webinar. Join Dr. Chris Richardson for his Bats 101 presentation. After the basics on bats, Dr. Richardson will dive into his current research applying the study of…
As part of its Spring Guided Walk Series, Newton Conservators is hosting a guided walk in Hammond Woods led by Richard Primack, professor of plant ecology at Boston University, on Sunday, May 3 from 2PM to 3:30PM. Registration is required and limited to 30 people. Richard will discuss the conservation area’s various…
Take a Pond Fish Tour through the Newton Cemetery & Arboretum (791 Walnut Street, Newton Centre) with Bob Mallard of the Native Fish Coalition on Friday, May 8 at 10AM and 1:30PM. Learn about Cold Spring Brook, the four ponds and two lagoons on the property, and the aquatic life…
Newton Conservators invites you to bird watch with longtime avian enthusiasts Ian Buzby, Michael Hanley, and Ted Kuklinski (a past president of Newton Conservators) on Saturday, May 9 from 8 – 10AM, at Dolan Pond Conservation Area, a local birding hotspot. Meet near 76 Webster Park, West Newton, and park…