What a difference a day makes! Our annual tracking walk with Paul Wanta was originally planned for a day when a polar vortex would hold temperatures to a high of 13º. To avoid frostbite, we rescheduled to the next day, and afternoon temps hit 47º! Snow in Acton has been scarce this year, so the … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, Visit our website, or our Instagram page, for more pictures and descriptions. The following news and events may be of interest: If you prefer, you may read “Events of Interest” on our website, ActonConservationTrust.org Saturday, January 28 – RE-SCHEDULED TO FEB. 4Winter Tracking Guided Walk -Registration closed10-noon Meeting location will be sent … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, Visit our website, or our Instagram page, for more pictures and descriptions. The following news and events may be of interest: If you prefer, you may read “Events of Interest” on our website, ActonConservationTrust.org Tuesday, January 24Energy Costs Resource Fair5-7pm Drop-In event with food and kids’ craftsActon Senior Center, … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, On Jan. 8 the Acton Water District and Acton Conservation Trust held two walks of 549 Main Street led by Brewster Conant, Jr. Visit our website, or our Instagram page, for more pictures and to read more about this event. The following news and events may be of … Read more
On January 8, 2023, we partnered with Acton Water District and the Conant Family for two cold but sunny tours of 549 Main Street. Approximately 60 people joined the tours, and heard of the historical significance of the land, as well as the Water District’s efforts to place wells on the property as additional sources … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, Check out the ACT Instagram page, to learn more about this historical photo as well as more outdoor scenes in Acton and nearby. The following news and events may be of interest: If you prefer, you may read “Events of Interest” on our website, ActonConservationTrust.org Now – January … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, If you haven’t checked our Instagram page lately, this sign represents the “Rainbow Trail” at Heath Hen Meadow Woods conservation land next to Mt. Hope Cemetery. Small stewards helped blaze the trail. They named it, painted the trail markers, and helped install them. We also learned their names … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, 12/18/22 Solstice: “Reflections on Winter Light” at Mount Auburn Cemetery, that includes an outdoor journey through large-scale light and sound artworks, and an indoor experience with live music and candle lighting. Guests are invited to walk through the light-filled landscape and explore the Winter Solstice atmosphere, and to reflect on … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The group enjoyed hot chili, cornbread and cookies while we waited for the clouds to clear. Thanks to ACT Trustee Jody Harris for organizing this event and a special thanks to the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston. There are more pictures and details if you take a look at … Read more
To show appreciation for our wonderful members, we partnered with Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston for an Evening of Astronomy. The night was a big success, although initial cloud cover suggested otherwise. Luckily, we were able to see some celestial objects through “sucker holes” before the clouds thinned and then completely cleared out at 6:30! … Read more