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
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The following news and events may be of interest: If you prefer, you may read “Events of Interest” on our website, ActonConservationTrust.org Boston Area Gleaners are back this week and ready to harvest fall and winter veggies like kale, carrots, leeks and more. We also may have one or … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday with friends and family – so much to be grateful for. The following news and events may be of interest: If you prefer, you may read “Events of Interest” on our website, ActonConservationTrust.org Now – December 17 Experience Destination: Nature, An Evocative … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, The link to Anna Fialkoff’s talk last 10/13 “Garden as if the Earth Matters” has been added to our website: https://actonconservationtrust.org/garden-as-if-the-earth-matters-planting-for-biodiversity-and-climate-resilience/ If you missed her talk, you can still hear how gardening with native plants helps foster biodiversity and and creates more resilient landscapes. Our December 3 member appreciation Evening of … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, Check out the new 70′ long high tech boardwalk under construction over Heath Hen Meadow Brook – Trex decking and aluminum poles. Many thanks to Community Preservation Act (CPA) for funding the project and to Bettina Abe’s crew of boardwalk builders. The trail to the boardwalk is accessed … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, Many thanks to Jody Harris, ACT’s Events Coordinator, for facilitating ACT Service Day at Spring Hill Conservation Land – and thank you to the 20 Students from ABRHS fulfilling service hours for National Honor Society and AP Environmental Science. They came equipped with gloves, loppers and clippers. Many … Read more
Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, Many thanks to Jody Harris, ACT’s Events Coordinator, for facilitating this spectacular mushroom forage event with Jonathan Kranz of @bostonmycoclub. Jonathan led a group of 29 including 3 children through Great Hill Conservation Land (including newly protected land at 4 Piper Lane) to observe and learn about fascinating … Read more