Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, Skunk cabbage is a perennial wildflower that grows in swampy, wet areas of forest lands. It sprouts very early in the spring, and has an odd chemistry that creates its own heat as it first sprouts in the spring. (From www.gardeningknowhow.com) The flowers appear before the leaves … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, From https://www.fws.gov/story/eight-points-about-antlers#Animals in the deer family grow antlers. Antlers are branched bones that are shed every year. Many nutrients are needed to make bone, such as calcium, phosphorus and protein. These nutrients are important for all types of animal growth, not just big strong antlers. Rodents in particular love … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following events may be of interest: JUST OUT!!! Acton Conservation Trust LAND TRUST NEWSLETTER Friday, March 1Silver Unicorn Bookstore to host Ellen Clegg and Dan Kennedy, giants in the field of community news for a discussion of their new book7:00 pm, at the Silver Unicorn Bookstore, 12 Spruce Street, West … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following events may be of interest: Tuesday, February 24 Full Snow MoonFebruary’s full Moon is a “Micromoon” this year. Think of this term as the opposite of a “Supermoon.” It simply means that the full Moon is at its farthest point from Earth (not the nearest point). In … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following events may be of interest: Tuesday, February 20Not Your Average Cause – Fundraiser All DayNot Your Average Joe’s, Acton, 305 Main St, Acton, MA 01720Acton Conservation Trust has been selected for the Not Your Average Cause program sponsored by Not Your Average Joe’s restaurant. Every Tuesday in … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following events may be of interest: Sunday, February 11Annual Winter Walk in Wright Woods1:00 PM Meet and park along Arena Terrace off of Fairhaven Road. This is accessible only from the eastbound lanes of Route 2 and is about one third mile past the Sudbury Road intersection.Free. Membership … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following events may be of interest: Tuesday, February 6Not Your Average Cause – Fundraiser All DayNot Your Average Joe’s, Acton, 305 Main St, Acton, MA 01720Acton Conservation Trust has been selected for the Not Your Average Cause program sponsored by Not Your Average Joe’s restaurant. Every Tuesday in … Read more
The last snowfall was a week ago, but as temps all week were low and skies gray, the woods still held plenty of snow for tracking the animals who make their home there. Tracker Paul Wanta stood in the Senior Park at Pratt’s Brook Conservation Land, surrounded by a circle of people eager to learn … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following events may be of interest: Thursdays, January 25 to April 25Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and ChallengesNoon – 12:55 p.m. (not March 14 and 21)This series will focus on the current state of tribal forest management and Indigenous stewardship, with speakers from different tribes, universities, non-profits, … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following events may be of interest: Monday, January 22 Basics of Birding7:00-8:00pmOnline presentationJoin SVT’s Mike Perrin, birding enthusiast, as he shares tips and tricks geared towards beginning birdwatchers. There will be time for questions following the presentation. Register at https://svtprograms.funraise.org Thursday January 25January’s full Wolf Moon … Read more