Trails at Lakeside Meadows

by Marian Harman Lakeside Meadows, a subdivision built in 1995, on an approximately one hundred acre hayfield, abuts Lake Nabnasset and Shipley Swamp. Because of the sensitivity of the land, so close to water, the subdivision was carefully planned to retain as much open space as possible. Lakeside Meadows includes sixty-eight acres of conservation land, … Read more

SPRING 2016 NEWSLETTER

In this issue: Message from President Ron Gemma From Eyesores to Antiques! Why So Many Acorns (last fall)? History of the Cider Mill Conservation Land The Trails at Lakeside Meadows Upcoming Guided Walks Tuesday Morning Hikes and Trail Maintenance Spring 2016 Newsletter

Earth Day 2016

  Celebrate Earth Day all month by supporting the month long Lowell Earth Day Celebration, Westford’s Town Wide Clean Up Day, and Concord’s Umbrella for the Arts Earth Day Event! Earth Day Festival in Lowell – April 23rd This free celebration features environmentally conscious organizations and artists, children’s activities, demonstrations, hands-on workshops, greenhouse tours, and … Read more

Westford Stream Team Open House

      The Westford Stream Team is having an open house this Saturday, April 16th from 2:30 – 4:00pm in the Mary Atwood meeting Room, J.V. Fletcher Library. Stop by to learn more about the town and the trust’s water quality monitoring program, find out about last year’s results, and get some hands on … Read more

Annual Meeting on November 5, 2015

 

Note: This meeting has already taken place.

Westford Conservation Trust’s Annual Meeting

When: Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 7pm

Where: Parish Center for the Arts

Guest Speaker: Rick Roth, The Creature Teacher

RothRick Roth, a conservationist and teacher, runs The Creature Teachers, a family owned environmental and animal education company. His goal is to educate the public about the wonders and diversity of the animals that share our planet. This program is designed for all ages. Instructor Rick Roth will encourage families to get to know these mammals, learn about their natural history, and help develop appreciation and respect for these wild animal that often live in our own backyards. The talk will include live specimens including a fisher cat, grey fox, skunk, flying squirrels, box and snapping turtles, a woodchuck, and more.

Conservation Trustee Award 2015 – The Conservation Trustee Award will be awarded to Crisafulli School Librarian and nature lover Buffie Diercks. Buffie has enthusiastically conducted the Cornell Project FeederWatch program with support from Bill and Marian Harman for all of the Crisafulli School 4th graders for many years.

Business Meeting – A short Trust yearly business meeting will be held from 7:00-7:30pm. Our guest speaker will follow this brief business meeting. Refreshments will also be served. Hope to see you there!