Elizabeth Barnes will present the latest information about the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that feeds on over 100 plant species and is an agricultural and nuisance pest. In addition to killing grapes, black walnut [...]
Free self defense class and demonstration for all ages at the Hyde Center, 90 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands, on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 2pm - 3:30pm. Daniel Mola from Atom, Jiu-Jitsu & Science on [...]
Take a Sunday Stroll through Historic Newton Cemetery & Arboretum. This winter was one for the record books. Welcome Spring with the Cemetery’s Arborists and a guided tour. See how the plantings in the arboretum, [...]
The League of Women Voters of Newton invites all students in Grades 6-8 to participate in its Middle School Civics Challenge. Compete for prizes while engaging in an exciting test of your knowledge of civics. [...]
We are delighted to invite to join the “World Congress on Plant Science, Biotechnology & Sustainability”, scheduled to take place from May 28-29, 2026, in Rome, Italy. Focused on the theme “Innovating for a Greener [...]
Newton Conservators will host a webinar on “Nature for Newton: Learnings from Initial Restoration Efforts in Newton’s Central and Largest Park" (https://newtonconservators.org/events/webinar-nature-for-newton-learnings-from-initial-restoration-efforts-in-newtons-central-and-largest-park/) at 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 4. Sign up: https://shorturl.at/k5BIx. Climate change can [...]
Join herbalist Mo Katz-Christy for a slow meander through the fields of Newton Community Farm to learn how we can harvest local plants to use as medicine! We will explore weeds and cultivated plants, trees [...]
Discover the wonderful world of bugs that you can observe right in your own backyard! If you garden with native plants, your yard is already hosting a vibrant, miniature safari through bug-land. Finding and observing [...]
Walking Tour: Artists and Authors at Newton Cemetery Tuesday, July 14 6:00 – 7:30pm Newton has been home to creative people throughout history, and many are laid to rest in Newton Cemetery. During this new [...]
Newton families are invited to three hands-on sustainability activities this summer, part of the City's Picnic & Play in the Park series. The programs take place from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on Wednesday, July [...]
Newton families are invited to three hands-on sustainability activities this summer, part of the City's Picnic & Play in the Park series. The programs take place from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on Wednesday, July [...]
Join Green Newton and Newton Community Farm for an afternoon of creativity and discovery! Kids will create their own one-of-a-kind sun print T-shirt using the power of sunlight, then head out for a guided farm [...]