National resolution recognizes native plants that help birds, pollinators and other wildlife to thrive. (New York, April 1, 2021)–As gardeners across the country prepare for spring, the National Audubon Society is encouraging them to add native plants to their landscaping, … Read More
After a long Newton England winter, what a cheer it is to see the flowers bloom and hear the birds sing their songs as the world around us springs to life again. We take the natural world around us for … Read More
All released balloons return to Earth as ugly litter – including those marketed as “biodegradable latex”. Balloons kill countless animals and cause dangerous power outages. They can travel thousands of miles and pollute the most remote and pristine places. Balloons … Read More
Join the Newton Conservators in their online presentation of ‘Vernal Pools’ on Wednesday, April 7 at 7pm. Seasonal ponds — known as vernal pools — are full of life right now and can be found throughout our area. Bare Pond … Read More
Having the best possible information on the impacts of climate change within your community can inform effective local investment and regulatory changes. Charles River Watershed Association(CRWA) has developed a Charles River watershed flood model. This computer flood model will provide … Read More
Please Join the League of Women Voters of Newton on Monday, February 22 from 7-8pm for a virtual roundtable discussion. The discussion will focus on how to balance the competing interests regarding Crystal Lake – the preservation and sustainability of … Read More
The Ecological Landscaping Alliance is pleased to announce a second season of free online garden presentations, as people across the country and around the world continue to navigate the challenges of COVID-driven restrictions. Starting March 31, we invite you to … Read More
The Mystic Charles Pollinator Pathways Group (MCPPG) is a volunteer coalition of gardeners and native plant enthusiasts. They have come together to promote and create more pollinator habitats in our region in response to the significant declines in native pollinator … Read More
Join the Ecological Landscaping Alliance on Wednesday, February 3 from 12:30-1:30pm for their webinar about the great diversity of oaks found throughout North America and locally in New England. Speaker Tim Boland will paint a picture of the genus Quercus, … Read More
Check out the website Simplify the Holidays by the Center for Biological Diversity. You can find tips on holiday celebrations and gift giving that consume less fossil fuels and natural resources, generate less waste, and are kinder to wildlife and … Read More
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