Volunteer Land Stewards

We have a wonderful group of volunteer Stewards who help us to preserve our Conservation Areas. Stewards walk their parcel several times per year, report on conditions, pick up small trash, trim small branches, etc. Contact the Conservation office if you are interested in becoming a Steward!

Thank you Stewards!

Dolan Pond: Ted Kuklinski, Jerry Melnick
Flowed Meadows: Mike Ryder
Helen Heyn: Michael Clarke
Houghton Gardens: Michele & Bob Hanss
Kennard: Carolyn Kraft
Kesseler Woods: Hynrich and Annie Weischoff
Martin: Julie Leavitt
Norumbega: Larry Smith, Linda Swain
Oakdale Woods: Mark Kazarosian
Sawmill Brook: Francesco DiTullio, Katherine Howard
Upper Falls Riverwalk: Ellen Katz & Jay Werb, Amy Englehart
Varick Hill: Amy Englehart
Webster: Richard Primack, Steve Heinrichs, Jeff Goldman

Scouts, Researchers, Other Groups

Scouts -- There are many opportunities for Scouts to undertake improvement projects in Conservation Areas. Click here to learn more about doing a scout project.

Research and other uses -- If you are interested in using a Conservation Area for research or other reasons, fill out this Conservation Area use application, and contact Conservation Staff to discuss the details.

Other groups involved in conservation efforts around Newton include:

• Newton Conservators
• Friends of Houghton Garden
• Friends of Kennard Conservation Area
• Friends of Nahanton Park
• Friends of Webster Woods