Cheesecake Brook BioBlitz
Join Charles River Watershed Association for a Cheesecake Brook BioBlitz. Learn how to use iNaturalist to catalog flora and fauna while collecting vital community science data for the “BioBlitz” biological…
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Trees and Stormwater Mitigation
Learn about how trees fit into the larger picture of stormwater mitigation and how and why water backs up in our sewers, including what other communities have done to restore…
The Caterpillar Lab
The Caterpillar Lab returns to Garden in the Woods! This drop-in exhibit offers a close look at a variety of local caterpillar species, with opportunities to explore metamorphosis and discover…
Energy Help – Office Hours at Cooper Center
The Cooper Center for Active Living 345 Walnut St., Newton Activity Room 1 Join us for a free, welcoming community event created to support you with your home energy needs.…
4th Annual Newton Pollinator Garden Tour
Explore a mix of beautiful and functional private and public landscapes. Focused on gardens showcasing mostly native plants across several Newton villages, this self-paced tour will demonstrate how native flora…
Native Plant Sale at Farmers Market
If you have been inspired to incorporate more native plants in your own garden, don’t miss this Native Plant Pop-up Sale at the Cold Spring Park Farmers’ Market. A number…
6th Annual Newton Monarch Festival
Get ready for a day of family fun and monarch magic! This free community event is perfect for all ages, especially kids who are naturally fascinated by the wonders of nature…
GreenEXPO 2026 at the Harvest Fair
Join us at GreenEXPO 2026, held alongside the City of Newton’s beloved Harvest Fair! This annual celebration draws over 1,000 attendees from Newton and neighboring communities for a day of…
Broad Meadow Brook Sanctuary Butterfly Festival
Celebrate all things butterflies with a day of educational fun at the Mass Audubon Broad Meadow Brook Sanctuary, where butterflies fly free in their natural habitats. This family friendly festival…
Energy Help – Office Hours at Cooper Center
The Cooper Center for Active Living 345 Walnut St., Newton Activity Room 1 Join us for a free, welcoming community event created to support you with your home energy needs.…