Newton Free Library

<p>Late April and early May are exciting times for birding as spring migrants pass through Newton and resident birds return to nest here.  Come join us for a lively presentation on Newton birding hotspots and what birds we might expect to see locally in the coming weeks of migration season.  Learn about the varied sights and sounds of colorful wood warblers, orioles, thrushes, tanagers, and vireos.  Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just someone who wonders what that bright yellow bird in the backyard is, this is for you! </p><p>Our guide for the evening is Pete Gilmore who has been birding since 1951.  Pete, a retired Northeastern math professor,  serves on the board of the Newton Conservators and has led annual walks at Cold Spring Park, helped organize the Newton Christmas Bird Count, written numerous articles on Newton birding, was active with the Brookline Bird Club as its field trip coordinator, and is an amazing bird photographer. </p><p> Cosponsored by Newton Parks, Recreation &amp; Culture and  Newton Conservators.  Attendance is free but registration is requested through Newton Parks, Recreation &amp; Culture at <a href="https://newtonma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30631." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">newtonma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30631.</a>  If you don’t have an account for Newton’s Recreation program, you can create one to register for this event.</p>

Local Event: Newton's Spring Birding Migration

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Newton's Spring Birding Migration

Late April and early May are exciting times for birding as spring migrants pass through Newton and resident birds return to...

<p>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 how bat physiology and ecology connect with white-nose syndrome (WNS), a deadly disease killing bats. This will include his work on how bat colonies are recovering from WNS. He will also present his research project on the diversity and activity of bat species in urban ecosystems. </p><p> Chris Richardson is an adjunct assistant research professor at Boston University and Biology Instructor at Tufts University. He is also a major collaborator at the Mt. Auburn Cemetery Urban Ecology Research and Education Project.<br><br><a href="https://shorturl.at/XQDD1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a></p><p>Registration available at &nbsp;<a href="https://shorturl.at/XQDD1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">shorturl.at/XQDD1</a></p><p>This free event is part of the Newton Conservators Spring Webinar Series.&nbsp; &nbsp;Find other Newton Conservators free events at https://newtonconservators.org.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://shorturl.at/XQDD1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a></p>

Local Event: Webinar - Bats 101

Webinar - Bats 101

Join Dr. Chris Richardson for his “Bats 101” presentation. After the basics on bats, Dr. Richardson will dive into his current...

American Legion Nonantum Post 440

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<table><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><b>Newton Conservators Annual Dinner Meeting<br></b></p><p>featuring a keynote presentation by<br><strong>Nick Dorian, Ph.D.<br>Research Fellow, Chicago Botanic Garden&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>THE SECRET LIVES OF NATIVE BEES</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><ul><li><strong>When:&nbsp;</strong>Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6 pm social gathering, 7pm dinner, followed by program and speakers.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Where:&nbsp;</strong>American Legion Post 440, 295 California St, Newton MA 02458.</li><li><strong>Tickets: &nbsp;</strong>Standard $65, Nature Advocate&nbsp;$125.</li></ul><p>Register by May 1 at&nbsp;<br><a target="_blank" href="https://newtonconservators.org/events/2026-annual-dinner-meeting/" rel="nofollow noopener">2026 Annual Dinner Meeting - Newton Conservators</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<h4>SPEAKER</h4>
<p>Nick Dorian, Ph.D.&nbsp; &nbsp; Over four thousand species of wild bees inhabit North America.&nbsp; They come in every size, shape, and color you can imagine, and they live all around us, hiding in plain sight.&nbsp; Dr. Dorian will introduce us to some of the fascinating wild bees of eastern North America and their varied lifestyles, habitat needs, and intricate relationships with native flowering plants and other insects.&nbsp; He will explain why they're important for our environment.&nbsp; We'll learn to notice, appreciate, and how to help these important pollinators in our community.<br><br>Nick is a pollinator ecologist, consultant, and storyteller.&nbsp; He studies the ecology and conservation of insect pollinators.&nbsp; He has developed methods to study wild bees throughout their life cycles and co-authored a popular field guide to bee identification.&nbsp; Nick received his B.S. and Ph.D. in Biology at Tufts University and did his postdoc research fellowship in Biology at Chicago Botanic Garden.&nbsp; As of August, he will be an Assistant Professor at the City College of New York.<br><br>As a consultant, Nick brings science-backed insights to improve the conservation outcomes of design projects.&nbsp; He works with landscape architects, urban planners, and land managers to envision green space with value for both people and nature, such as for the award-winning Somerville Action Plan.</p>

Local Event: The Secret Lives of Native Bees

The Secret Lives of Native Bees



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<p>During this complimentary session, we’ll discuss the different ways we all interact with real estate. We'll discuss the current real estate market, what you need to know about real estate investing, and considerations for helping a family member with a home purchase.</p><p><b>Presented by:</b> Lennox Donlon, APMA<sup>®</sup>, Associate Financial Advisor - R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLC</p>
<p><b>Hosted by:</b> R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLC</p>

Local Event: Complimentary Presentation - Real Estate: Important Considerations for You and Your Family

Complimentary Presentation - Real Estate:...

During this complimentary session, we’ll discuss the different ways we all interact with real estate. We'll discuss the current...

Complimentary Presentation - Real Estate: Important Considerations for You and Your Family

Station Street

<p>On the 1st Saturday of May each year Station Street in Brookline becomes a pedestrian way as over 70 artists and makers set up to share their work, plus a live music variety show event late in the afternoon.&nbsp; Fully accessible.&nbsp; Great fun for all ages.</p>

Local Event: Brookline Village Arts Festival

Brookline Village Arts Festival

On the 1st Saturday of May each year Station Street in Brookline becomes a pedestrian way as over 70 artists and makers set up...

Camp Cedar Hill

<h2>STEM Fest at Camp Cedar Hill</h2>
<h4>Don’t miss STEM Fest at Camp Cedar Hill on May 2, a hands-on STEM takeover where Girl Scouts can explore interactive challenges, meet real STEM professionals, and choose their own adventure across exciting science and technology experiences.&nbsp;</h4><p>It’s a STEM takeover at camp! Explore fun hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math challenges throughout Camp Cedar Hill from local program partners. Participants will use a map to choose their adventure and which topics to explore. Meet and chat with STEM professionals while digging deeper into topics you love or discovering new ones you may not have known about!</p>
<p>STEM Fest is the premier STEM event of the year at Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. This event is open to ALL Girl Scout levels with activities and experiments created for different ages.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The event fee includes a collectible fun patch and STEM-themed giveaways. Check back regularly for an updated list of partners and activities!</p>
<p><strong>Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts require volunteer supervision, while Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors have a drop-off option for this event.</strong></p>
<p>Questions or need assistance registering? Contact <a href="mailto:customercare@gsema.org" target="_blank">customercare@gsema.org</a></p>
<p>Partial <a href="https://bit.ly/gsemafin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">financial assistance</a> is available for GSEMA youth members.</p>

Local Event: Girl Scouts Presents STEM Fest

Girl Scouts Presents STEM Fest

STEM Fest at Camp Cedar Hill
Don’t miss STEM Fest at Camp Cedar Hill on May 2, a hands-on STEM takeover where Girl Scouts can...

<p>Join us on Saturday, May 2nd for our annual Watertown comic celebration--FREE&nbsp;COMIC&nbsp;BOOK&nbsp;DAY 2026! From 10am-5pm enjoy free books, prizes, live music, great sales &amp; more. Save the date &amp; bring your friends!</p>

Local Event: Free Comic Book Day 2026

Free Comic Book Day 2026

Join us on Saturday, May 2nd for our annual Watertown comic celebration--FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2026! From 10am-5pm enjoy free...

<p><b>Look What's Popping Up in Wellesley! </b></p><p>Stroll around Wellesley. Church, and Linden Squares for <b>Wellesley in Bloom on Saturday, May 2, </b>sponsored by <b>The Village Bank.</b>&nbsp; Discover over 50 pop up experiences: floral arranging, art exhibits; plus, dozens of stores and restaurants with offers and promotions. <i>Some events will extend to Mother's Day.</i></p><p>Here's an example...floral arranging classes at <b>Winstons</b>, a fragrance pop up at <b>Ana Katarina</b>, discounts at<b> Atelier, Isabel Harvey, Wellesley Holiday Boutique</b> and art exhibits at <b>Beth Urdang and Engel &amp; Volkers</b>. There's so many exciting events &amp;&nbsp;offers. See link for full list.&nbsp;</p><p>Don't miss the <b>Captain Mardens &amp;&nbsp;Sweeties </b>food trucks, parked on Central &amp;&nbsp;Abbott Streets.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>For <b>Mahjong &amp;&nbsp;Canasta</b> gamers, there's a full-day with The Canasta Connection at black &amp; blue Steak &amp; Crab - 10:30 for Mahj and 1:30 for Canasta - see link to reserve; no classes; best for advanced beginners to advanced players.</p><p>All updated info is on the <b>Wonderful Wellesley </b>blog.&nbsp; See link.</p><p></p><p></p>

Local Event: Wellesley in Bloom - Looking What's Popping Up? 

Wellesley in Bloom - Looking What's Popping Up? 

Look What's Popping Up in Wellesley! Stroll around Wellesley. Church, and Linden Squares for Wellesley in Bloom on Saturday,...

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Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St, Newton, MA

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