Congratulations to Susan Mitchell-Hardt
Acton Conservation Trust’s President, Susan Mitchell-Hardt, is being honored with Sudbury Valley Trustees Lifetime Achievement award at SVT’s Annual Meeting on October 18. Congratulations Susan!!
Events of Interest September 29, 2023
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, Saturday, September 23: Many thanks to the 42 volunteers, organized by OARS and the Acton Conservation Department, who removed invasive water chestnuts which have been clogging the north end of the pond and shading out native vegetation. The Ecological Restoration Coordinator estimated that 16,400 plants had been pulled … Read more
Events of Interest September 21, 2023
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following news and events may be of interest: Thursday, September 21“From Crown Tensions to Tea Parties: The Role of of Massachusetts in Shaping the Revolution” Lecture Series sponsored by Acton 250 Committee7:30 PM Acton Town HallNoted Historian Prof. Robert Allison will discuss the pivotal events that set the stage for the … Read more
Events of Interest September 15, 2023
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, East Acton Village (EAV) Green Commemoration last Saturday –The Green is at the intersection of Concord and Great Roads at the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail and Ice House Pond.This event was to celebrate the Village Green’s opening and three late members of the East Acton Village Committee who dedicated their … Read more
Events of Interest September 8, 2023
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following news and events may be of interest: Friday, September 8Art on the Trails5:30-7:00 pmBeals Preserve, SouthboroughSouthborough Artist Catherine Weber will lead a guided tour of this year’s juried exhibition of 16 outdoor sculptures, with a theme of Transformation. The 7th Annual Art on the Trails … Read more
Events of Interest August 25, 2023
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following news and events may be of interest: Friday-Saturday, August 25, 26, 27Middlesex 4-H Agricultural FairFriday, 8 AM to 6 PM; Sat., 8 AM to 6 PM, Sunday, 8am to 4 PM55 South Chelmsford Rd., WestfordIf field parking lot is full, you take a shuttle from … Read more
Growing the ACT Board of Trustees
Are you interested in preserving open space in Acton? While Acton has the benefit of many acres of open space, some prized undeveloped parcels in Acton are not yet protected. We encourage those interested in open space preservation in Acton to join with like minded citizens as a board member of the Acton Conservation Trust … Read more
Events of Interest August 17, 2023
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, 8/6/23 Bear Spot Farm, 275 Pope Road, Acton:Lythrum Farm’s trainer, Sara Carlisle, rides her horse “Ace of Spades” to music and to first place in FEI Freestyle Test of Choice competition two Sundays ago. To learn more click on the Action Unlimited website, at https://www.actionunlimited.com/acton-maynardtt The show was a … Read more
Events of Interest August 10, 2023
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following news and events may be of interest: This week until – August 13 Riverfest 2023 To view all the events, visit https://www.sudbury-assabet-concord.org/riverfest-2023.phpCome, Connect, and Experience your local wild and scenic rivers! A Riverfest Summer!Enjoy free hikes, paddles, walks, music, and family fun all summer long in this annual … Read more
Events of Interest August 2, 2023
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following news and events may be of interest: Wednesday, August 2Energize Acton Climate Café – State and Federal Incentives for Green Technology5:00-6:00 pmActon Memorial Library Outdoors, 486 Main St., ActonThere are HUGE opportunities now to save money on clean energy technologies, but all the programs and … Read more