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This process is essential for many plants to survive, but in recent years, the population of these pollinating insects has plunged.

Richard B. Primack/Special to the Tab Honeybees and their hives inhabit some of Newton’s open spaces, including Kennard Park, Norumbega Conservation Area, and Nahanton Park. The hives, which are licensed by the city, produce honey and some beekeepers use them to support education. “Our mission is to get as many observation hives into classroom as possible,” said Mark Lewis, a licensed beekeeper who has six hives at the old Deer Park in the Hammond Woods. Lewis works with Classroom Hives, an organization that places honeybee hives in classrooms, mostly in Boston Public Schools. Students...

Newton Conservators announce upcoming programs Community Content Residents can join the Newton Conservators for its online spring Wednesday webinar series.   Each program will begin at 7 p.m. and last approximately one hour. Attendees should register in advance for each webinar. Registrations will close at 3 p.m. on the day of the event.  To register, visit http://NewtonConservators.org.  Vernal Pools, 7 p.m. April 7 Seasonal ponds — known as vernal pools — can be found throughout the area. Bare Pond and Dolan Pond are two examples. Discover how these pools form and the many wonderful...