Spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that feeds on over 100 plant species and is an agricultural and nuisance pest. In addition to killing grapes, black walnut saplings, and Ailanthus saplings, they also are a [...]
Newton Conservators will be hosting special online showing of the newly released nature film The Extraordinary Caterpillar at 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 9. The film features Sam Jaffe of the Caterpillar Lab (who grew [...]
Come join Newton Conservators and Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture on Monday, April 27 at 7PM at the Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium (330 Homer St, Newton Centre) for a lively free presentation on Newton’s [...]
Join Dr. Chris Richardson for his “Bats 101” presentation. After the basics on bats, Dr. Richardson will dive into his current research applying the study of stress and energetic cost of immune function to understanding [...]
Newton Conservators will host its annual dinner meeting at 6PM on Thursday, May 7, at the American Legion Post 440 on 295 California Street in Newton. Standard tickets are $65 and Nature Advocate tickets are [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Add pollinator-friendly natives into your garden this fall, and in the spring you will have a head start on blooms, bees and butterflies! Experts on hand to answer questions and help you make the best [...]
Newton has over 14 miles of streams and brooks, including those that flow freely in the daylight and those that are confined underground. Since 2019, city resident Alex Griswold has been walking Newton’s streams to [...]
Family-friendly. Children’s arts & crafts and a play area. See Monarch butterflies in each stage of their life cycle from eggs to caterpillars to chrysalises to butterflies ready to be released. Monarchs depend on Milkweed [...]
Patrick Roden-Reynolds will discuss tick ecology and behavior, with an emphasis on the “Before the Bite” mantra. He will cover the most important prevention tactics to help keep you safe while enjoying the outdoors, including [...]