Upcoming Events & News 2012
Saturday and Sundays at the Park!
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- Sunday, April 29
Invasive Pull at Nahanton Park. This is a NewtonSERVES project led by Newton Conservators President, Jane Sender
10:00am, Winchester St. Entrance. - Sunday, May 13
Mother's Day Bird Walk with Alison Leary and Haynes Miller
8:00am, Nahanton St. Entrance. - Sunday, May 20
Canoe/Kayak Trip at Nahanton Park with Bill Hagar
2:00pm, Nahanton St. Entrance.
Previous Events 2011
Saturday, April 30 - 8:00am
Tour Newton's "Little Bit of Wilderness" with Haynes Miller
Tour Newton's little bit of wilderness, observing and learning about early spring migrant birds and signs of other wildlife (deer, fox, and river otter have been observed there recently) with long-time Newton resident and bird watcher Haynes Miller. Easy walking, some narrow trails, walking shoes recommended especially after rain. Meet at lot on entrance road from Winchester St. Cancelled if there is steady rain. If in doubt call Trip Leader: Haynes Miller (617-413-2419).
Sunday, May 8 - 8:00am
Mother's Day Bird Walk with Alison Leary
Nahanton Park offers a mix of woodlands, wetlands, edge habitat and meadows along the Charles River, making it one of the best birding spots in Newton for both migratory and resident songbirds. Likely finds include: brightly colored warblers, vireos, and orioles. Also expect bluebirds, scarlet tanagers, swallows and brown thrashers. Enter the park at the Nahanton Street entrance next to the river. Parking is available inside the park. Bring binoculars if you have them. Beginners as well as experienced birders are welcome. Boots are recommended. Walk will be cancelled in steady rain. Co-sponsored with Friends of Nahanton Park. Trip Leader: Alison Leary (617-821-5619).
Saturday, May 21 - 8:00am (Rain Date: Sunday, May 22 - 8:00am)
Birding and Boating Trip at Nahanton Park with Pete Gilmore
Join us for a leisurely canoe/kayak trip investigating bird life along the banks of the Charles River from Charles River Canoe & Kayak's newest location in Nahanton Park. This is a lovely 15-mile stretch of the Charles, where Paddlers can enjoy 13 miles of calm water from upstream of Dedham Ave in Needham to Silk Mill Dam at Newton Upper Falls. Almost all the shoreline is forest or marsh, and much of it is protected parkland. We can expect to see shorebirds like spotted sandpipers, great blue herons, common egrets, and several species of warblers, as well as raptors like red tailed and red shouldered hawks. If you have your own canoe or kayak you can put it in the water from this parking lot. Snacks are recommended to bring along. Dress appropriately. A hat, sunscreen, and drinks are recommended to bring along. Newton Conservator members get a 10% discount on canoe & kayak rentals. Meet at the Nahanton Street entrance next to the river. Parking is available inside the park. Co-Sponsored with Friends of Nahanton Park. Trip Leader: Pete Gilmore.
Sunday, June 5 - 2:00pm
Canoe/Kayak Trip at Nahanton Park with Bill Hagar
Join us for a canoe trip from Charles River Canoe & Kayak's newest location in Nahanton Park, is on a 15-mile stretch of the Charles. Paddlers can enjoy 13 miles of calm water from upstream of Dedham Ave in Needham to Silk Mill Dam at Newton Upper Falls. (See above description of "Birding and Boating" Trip). If you have your own canoe or kayak you can put it in the water from this parking lot. Snacks are recommended to bring along. Dress appropriately. A hat, sunscreen, and drinks are recommended to bring along. Thunderstorms will cancel the trip. Newton Conservator members get a 10% discount on canoe & kayak rentals. Meet at the Nahanton Street entrance next to the river. Parking is available inside the park. Co-sponsored with friends of Nahanton Park. Trip leader: Bill Hagar (617-964-2644).
Sunday, September 18 - 1:00 - 4:00pm, Nahanton St. Entrance
Canoe/Kayak Trip at Nahanton Park with Bill Hagar
This canoe/kayak trip will start at the Nahanton Park area. This is a beautiful section of the Charles River from which you can go upstream against the current to the far reaches of Needham, Dedham and Wellesley. Interested nature lovers can bring their own canoe or kayak to use or rent one of them at the new canoe/kayak/water stand rental that is now located
at Nahanton Park.
The area up stream is a region of significant beauty with almost pristine conditions of local marshes and tree lines. Cutler Marsh is particularly impressive in depth with different patterns of wildlife overlapping the background tree line and marsh views. The fall is a good time to follow the massive numbers of turtles and other wildlife that have successfully been born to this unique stretch of water. We also will be observing the numerous birds that make their spring/summer/fall homes in this appealing habitat.
We will pass by Powell Island, Millennium Park, the large Dedham Ditch and then stop for lunch on Cow Island. The trip back will be similar except we will have the current helping to carry canoeist and kayakers back. Bring lunch/snacks and drinks, sunscreen and a hat. Bring binoculars if you have them. Thunderstorms will cancel the trip. Co-sponsored by Friends of Nahanton Park and Newton Conservators. Trip leader: Bill Hagar (617-964-2644).
Saturday, October 1 - 8:00am (Rain Date: Sunday,
October 2), Nahanton St. Entrance
Fall Bird Walk at Nahanton Park with Haynes Miller
Nahanton Park offers a mix of woodlands, wetlands, edge habitat, and meadows along the Charles River, making it one of the best birding spots in Newton for fall migrants as well as resident species. Meet at the Nahanton Street entrance off of Nahanton St. between the JCC and the Charles. Parking is available inside the park. Bring binoculars if you have them. Beginners as well as experienced birders are welcome. Walking shoes are recommended. Co-sponsored by Friends of Nahanton Park and Newton Conservators. Raindate in case of steady rain. If in doubt call Trip Leader: Haynes Miller (617-413-2419).
Saturday, October 15 - 8:00am, Winchester St. Entrance
Brookline Bird Club Birdwalk at Nahanton Park with Linda Ferraresso
We will search for sparrows and other fall migrants at the park and other locations to be determined closer to the date of the trip. Trip leader: Linda Ferraresso (617-926-3615).
Saturday, October 22 - 8:00am (Rain Date: Sunday,
October 23), Nahanton St. Entrance
Fall Birdwalk at Nahanton Park with Pete Gilmore
Fall is an excellent time to look for birds. We'll explore the various habitats at Nahanton Park in search of resident and migrating birds. Meet at the Nahanton Street entrance next to the river. Parking is available inside the park. Bring binoculars if you have them. Beginners as well as experienced birders are welcome. Boots are recommended. Co-sponsored by Friends of Nahanton Park and Newton Conservators. Raindate in case of steady rain. If in doubt call Trip Leader: Pete Gilmore (617-610-2477).