Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, Last Saturday was Community Water Chestnut Removal day at Acton’s Ice House Pond.  Check out the huge amount of water chestnuts removed over the course of 3 hours.  The photo below is in remarkable contrast to last week’s photo showing the pond covered with water chestnuts.  Thank you Ian … Read more

Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following events may be of interest: Now through Sunday, July 28RiverFest 2024RiverFest is an annual celebration of our federally protected Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic Rivers. From guided paddles to interpretive walks, nature and history talks, family-friendly events, and kids’ activities, there is something for … Read more

Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following events may be of interest: Sunday, June 30AB FARMERS MARKET10am- 1pmElm Street Playground, Acton  Free yoga classes weekly as well as a SNAP match for EBT card holders.  Sign up for our newsletter to see which vendors, artisans, community groups, performers and supporters are scheduled each … Read more

Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following events may be of interest: Fridays, June 14 and 21Nara Park Senior Stroll Acton, Boxboro, Littleton Seniors10:00 -11:00amNara Park, 25 Ledgerock Way, ActonCome join other seniors from Acton, Boxboro and Littleton Council’s on Aging for conversation, coffee and a stroll around Acton’s Nara Park,Please meet us … Read more

Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following events may be of interest: Thursday, June 6The Lincoln Conservation Coffee (Zoom)8:30 AM The Lincoln Conservation Coffee will welcome Lawrence Buell.  Buell will talk about his most recent book, “Henry David Thoreau: Thinking Disobediently.” After Buell’s remarks, we will give brief updates on recent conservation projects. Use the … Read more

Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, https://www.massaudubon.org/nature-wildlife/plants/carnivorous-plants     What is a Carnivorous Plant? “Unlike most plants that absorb vital nutrients directly from the soil, carnivorous plants grow in habitats like bogs that are low in nitrogen and other substances needed for growth. They survive by trapping and eating nutritious animals such as insects and … Read more

Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following events may be of interest: Now through May 31No Mow May –  (To Prevent Habitat Loss)  Did you know that 2% of the U.S. is covered in lawn? That’s 40 million acres! And that’s a problem because lawns are not habitat. They don’t provide good food … Read more

Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following events may be of interest: Celebrate Endangered Species Day on May 17Support MassWildlife in recognizing the 432 plants and animals that are listed on the Massachusetts Endangered Species List. Each species plays an important role in keeping the Commonwealth’s natural communities thriving. MassWildlife’s Natural Heritage & … Read more

Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following events may be of interest: Saturday, May 11Volunteer Project Sign Up8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Acton, MAJoin Boston Area Gleaners for our third annual bird walk at Stonefield Farm! We’re excited to host this event on Saturday, May 11, 2024, otherwise known as Global  Global Big Day and World … Read more