Conserving land for all of Newtown
The Newtown Conservation Commission is dedicated to the acquisition, preservation and protection of 2,000 acres of town-owned open space. In addition, the Commission is actively working to encourage healthy habitats and increase the diversity of our native wildlife and vegetation.
The Commission works with Land Use officials to identify and acquire properties. We manage open spaces by removing invasive plants, maintaining habitats for wildlife and providing access to the public by developing trails and building bridges and parking areas so that residents can enjoy the land that has been preserved for future generations.
The Commission works with Land Use officials to identify and acquire properties. We manage open spaces by removing invasive plants, maintaining habitats for wildlife and providing access to the public by developing trails and building bridges and parking areas so that residents can enjoy the land that has been preserved for future generations.
Open SpaceThe Conservation Commission acquires and preserves land for future generations.
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Plan of ConservationThe 2014 Plan includes Newtown's vision for conserving natural resources and open space.
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About the CommissionOur mission is to conserve and maintain Newtown's natural resources.
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Newtown Pollinator Pathway
A continuous corridor of public and private lands Healthy habitat for bees, butterflies and other important pollinators
Bee on it!
- Go Pesticide Free
- Include Native Plantings
- Reduce Your Lawn
- Leave Some Natural Areas
- Provide a Source of Clean Water
For more information on how to join the Newtown Pollinator Pathway, go to
Newtown Conservation Commission introduces the Native Plant Resource Guide
The Newtown Conservation Commission, in association with Monroe Conservation, has prepared a Native Plant Resource Guide to strongly encourage developers, landscape architects, municipal workers, landscapers and homeowners to use native plants that naturally occur in our area. The Guide also provides guidance on plants and their benefits, landscape uses, and local sources for native plants.