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 [...]
We are excited to host a student-centered community project: the Newton Youth Lifesavers Initiative. This event is organized by two local Newton high school students, Lauren Li and Evan Li, through their nonprofit organization, Heart [...]
Meet a variety of animals including a (non-spraying) skunk, a goat, and an owl. Learn about these animals and get close. Controlled touching is allowed at the discretion of the Zookeeper. This event is run [...]
Learn about the rise and fall of industry in Lower Falls by seeing where the Charles River once powered nationally renowned paper mills. Also find places where early residents built their village, including St. Mary’s [...]
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 us for a walk along the ponds and streams of the Cemetery showcasing our perennial gardens. Learn about the Arboretum’s ecological diversity from shade gardens and wetland areas, to pollinators. All ages encouraged to [...]
Join us for a summertime tour through the winding roads of Newton Cemetery & Arboretum. This tour will take you along the ponds and streams of the Cemetery showcasing our perennial gardens. Come to learn [...]
Join us Wednesday, September 2nd from 5:00PM to 6:30PM at our Open House & Instrument Petting Zoo. Explore the instrument families, meet faculty, and see our building!