Events of Interest February 23, 2023

Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, Read to the end if interested in a conservation job opening in the Acton Land Use Department. The following news and events may be of interest: If you prefer, you may read “Events of Interest” on our website, ActonConservationTrust.org Wednesday, February 22On Belonging in Outdoor Spaces  7 PM … Read more

Events of Interest February 16, 2023

Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, There’s so little snow on our conservation lands, it caused me to look up our drought status.  Good news from OARS on 2/13/23! The drought in the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord River watershed has ended!Feb. 13, 2023: Following five months of normal to above-normal precipitation and record-breaking warmth in January, all seven … Read more

Events of Interest February 9, 2023

Dear Friends and Acton Conservation Trust Members, In case you missed our Winter Wildlife Tracking Walk at Nashoba Brook Conservation Land last Sunday, we took lots of pictures.  To see our best shots and to read our most apt descriptions, visit our website,  or our Instagram page. The following news and events may be of interest: … Read more

Events of Interest January 27, 2023

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

Events of Interest January 20, 2023

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

Events of Interest January 12, 2023

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

Events of Interest December 31, 2022

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

Events of Interest December 23, 2022

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

Events of Interest December 18, 2022

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

Events of Interest December 10, 2022

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