Thursday, November 13, 7pm. Online. In the webinar “Fish, the Missing Link in Suburban/Urban Conservation,” author and long time angler Bob Mallard will discuss the importance of native fish, the impact of nonnative fish, as well as what the Native … Read More
Newton Conservators recently sent local candidates three questions pertaining to open space and the environment. See the results here of the questionnaire to candidates for Mayor and City Council that you can use to help evaluate your choices before election … Read More
On July 5, Mothers Out Front Newton hosted a Heat Island Safari outside Newton City Hall and the Newton Free Library. Three teams of volunteers used infrared thermometers to measure how much the sun heats up asphalt, cement, brick, gravel, … Read More
Saturday, July 5, 1pm. Front Steps of Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton). Learn how trees keep us cool. We’ll use infrared thermometers to measure the temperature of different surfaces in the sun and in the shade. We’ll see … Read More
Thursday, May 22, 7pm. Online. Located in a northern section of Newton, Cheesecake Brook exemplifies the challenges facing urban streams. Today, the brook drains a watershed that is over 40% impervious. Stormwater runs off roofs, sidewalks, and roads and enters … Read More
Saturday, May 24, 1-3pm (Rain date May 31). Cold Spring Park (1200 Beacon Street, Newton). Tour Cold Spring Park, a woodland haven in the heart of Newton, and explore some of its natural and unnatural wonders, mysteries, threats, and possibilities … Read More
Wednesday, April 30, 7pm. Scandanavian Living Center and online. Where we live matters. It affects our access to jobs, schools, amenities, and overall quality of life. But location profoundly impacts our environment too, influencing everything from traffic patterns to the … Read More
Thursday, May 8, 6-9pm. American Legion Post 440 (295 California St, Newton). Come celebrate with Newton Conservators at their Annual Dinner. Event begins at 6pm with dinner at 7pm, followed by business meeting, awards ceremony and keynote speaker. Speaker Greg … Read More
Saturday, May 17, 2-4pm. Fair Oaks Avenue in Newtonville, between Fessenden and California Streets. How is the Green Newton Sustainable Street Tour better than a Google search? You will be able to talk directly with four of your Newton neighbors … Read More
Thursday, April 3, 5-7pm. Online. The Massachusetts Sierra Club is sponsoring a virtual screening of Inundation District, the award winning film by David Abel and Ted Blanco. This feature-length film is about the implications of one city’s decision to ignore … Read More
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