Past contributions from our members and friends demonstrate support and understanding of the importance of ACT’s work. They know the value of open space for all—human, animal, and plant. They understand the vital role protected space plays in keeping our air clean, our water safe, and our habitats diverse. They believe it is their job … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, Wednesday Walk of the 38 acre Pacy Land. Easy access was at the cul de sac at the end of Tupelo Drive off of Prospect Street. The uplands has the appearance of a former early 20th-century pasture land, abandoned when the surrounding areas were developed and now providing … Read more
Under a quarter moon, Astronomy in the Park drew a good crowd of astronomers and stargazers alike! Despite the ever changing cloud cover, it was a warm and beautiful night to be outside on the fields of NARA Park. We observed Saturn with its rings, Jupiter and 5 of the moons, Dumbbell Nebula with green … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The October 30, Acton’s Trail Challenge Wednesday Walk was at the beautiful Wetherbee Conservation Land bordered by the ~33 acre 19 and 35 Wetherbee Street (Wetherbee Woods). The Town of Acton has an opportunity to purchase this woods, adjacent to the Wetherbee Conservation Land, Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, and … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, Land Acquisition Opportunity, November 25 Town of Acton Special Town Meeting The Select Board called a Special Town Meeting for Monday, November 25, 6 PM, ABRHS. The warrant will propose the purchase of ~33 acres of forested land at 19 and 35 Wetherbee Street. It’s adjacent to the Wetherbee Conservation Land, Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, Our 2025 membership drive was added to our website under “News.” View it HERE. I encourage all non-ACT Member subscribers to “Events of Interest” to take this opportunity to join ACT to show your support of Land Protection in Acton!! Free Acton Conservation Trust baseball caps to those … Read more
This fall we worked in the 176 Central Street Conservation Restriction (CR) held by ACT. ACT is required to monitor each of the eight CR’s we hold, annually, and note down action items such as invasive growth and boundary encroachment issues which require work. Invasive growth is an ever present problem in our conservation lands, … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, Our 2025 membership drive was added to our website under “News.” View it HERE. I encourage all non-ACT Member subscribers to “Events of Interest” to take this opportunity to join ACT to show your support of Land Protection in Acton!! Views from new boardwalk spanning Heath Hen Meadow … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, Mushroom Forage with BMC (Boston Mycological Club) at Will’s Hole/Town Forest on September 29 Visit https://actonconservationtrust.org/mushroom-forage-with-bmc/ to read about and see pictures of the spectacular Mushroom Forage with BMC (Boston Mycological Club) at Will’s Hole/Town Forest – wish I could have been there; much gratitude to Jody Harris, ACT Event Coordinator, for creating … Read more
