Did you know that monarch caterpillars ONLY eat milkweed? The milkweed plant provides all the nourishment the monarch needs to transform the monarch caterpillar into the adult butterfly. But these plants are rapidly disappearing due to the loss of habitat … Read More
On Friday, April 23 7-8:30pm, the Brimmer and May School Environmental Club will be hosting a screening of Chasing Coral, an award-winning film that displays human impact on coral. Please register here: https://bit.ly/32iR8vR
On Friday, April 23 from 12-1pm, learn more about how climate change has accelerated a collision between right whales, one of the world’s most endangered species, and the lobster industry, North America’s most valuable fishery. Come meet reporter and documentary … Read More
Richard B. Primack, a long-time resident of Newton and a biology professor at Boston University, mentioned priorities for Newton’s Crystal Lake that have been defined by the Crystal Lake Conservancy in a recent Newton Tab article (March 17, 2021). These … Read More
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
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
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