Hi There, There’s a bunch of upcoming Conservation Events - Mark your calendars 🙂
Featured Conservation Event… * March 10th at 7-8:30 pm - A Community Forum for Safe Rodent Control (Hybrid) (Lincoln Learning Commons or Register HERE<https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/policy-and-advocacy/96577-rescue-metrowest-wildlife-from-rodenticides> to join via Zoom) Raptors, coyotes, and other predators balance Massachusetts’ ecosystems. But shocking numbers of these iconic creatures have been sickened and killed after eating poisoned rodents. Join Mass Audubon and Rescue MetroWest Wildlife for a gathering to learn how rodent poisons harm wildlife and their plans to reduce rodent poison use. See flyer HERE<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jKkI3HbV0A_VMHSG1yoFMKBS45Gz3eXH/view?usp=drive_link>. Cosponsored by Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and the Lincoln, Concord, Sudbury, Wayland, and Weston Conservation & Natural Resources Departments. And many more events to check out: * February 27th @6pm (Zoom): Coexisting with Coyotes Join Mass Wildlife for a virtual presentation to learn about coexisting with coyotes! During this webinar, you will learn about eastern coyote biology, how coyotes use suburban areas, and how eastern Massachusetts communities can take effective steps to coexist with coyotes. Register HERE<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cm4m8yyvRSKYhQrqELsHkQ?fbclid=IwY2xjawIqq1tleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHX0dTX-qHe97akk71HbdmB4UBIHQXCnFeccVMUvjjqELLQqwEuF9WldU2A_aem_TnpbVlas2cJrdRdyZobGXQ#/registration>. (A recording of the presentation will be sent to registered participants after the live event). (Sponsored by Mass Wildlife and open to all MA residents) * March 1st - Ranger Walk: Pierce Park and Pierce Hill @9:30-11:30am Lincoln’s Conservation Ranger, Will Leona, will be leading a Saturday morning trail walk on the first Saturday of every month at various conservation parcels. This program is full, but you can add your name to the waitlist HERE<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xA9O-REBdf-A9i53B3MIk7AB_-iU7lCcWl2l8WHzWGA/edit?gid=1298554122#gid=1298554122>. * March 8th at 3-5pm: Starving for Darkness - Protecting Lincoln's Night Skies (Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Road, Lincoln, MA) Jane Slade, a lighting educator, researcher and podcast host will speak on how light impacts our environment, human health, wildlife, and biodiversity. Jane is the international Dark Sky Associations 2021 Dark Sky Defender for North America. This talk is being sponsored by the Dark Skies Committee and LLCT in anticipation of proposed modifications of Lincoln's bylaws and lighting regulations. Click HERE<https://lincolnconservation.org/events/starving-for-darkness/> for more information. * March 13th @ 7pm - Protecting Our Canopy: The Critical Role of Tree Preservation (Zoom) Trees are a climate solution – they mitigate flooding, provide clean air, and cool our neighborhoods. Join this webinar to hear about Charles River Watershed Association’s (CRWA) work to understand the state of tree canopy in the Charles River Watershed and help municipalities, like the Town of Lincoln, protect, maintain, and grow our tree canopy through advocating for stronger tree ordinances and a Regional Tree Planting and Protection Plan. Register HERE<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/enMJ-f3gSde3dU6jZma22A#/registration>. Hosted by LLCT, Town of Lincoln Conservation Department, and members of Lincoln’s Tree Preservation Study Group. * March 14th (1-3pm) Volunteer Conservation Crew – Fieldwork Fridays - Land management staff of the Conservation Department and Land Trust will be hosting six volunteer workdays focused on invasive plant species control this spring and summer. (Starting March 14th). Volunteers will get the chance to make a positive impact on our conservation land and enjoy the great outdoors! Come for one or come for all. For more information, click HERE<https://www.lincolntown.org/DocumentCenter/View/98142/2025-Conservation-Crew-Flyer-Spring_Summer_final> and RSVP HERE<https://tinyurl.com/2y8z4jju>. (select the tab with the date(s) you wish to join us). * March 21st (10am-noon) Tree & Shrub Identification Walk, Tanner’s Brook Conservation Area Join Conservation Department staff for a rousing early spring walk through the woods as we talk about how to identify woody plants – no leaves necessary! This walk is about 2 miles through the woods and fields. Registration Required; please see attached flyer HERE<https://www.lincolntown.org/DocumentCenter/View/98180/2025-Winter-Tree-and-Shrub-ID-Flyer> and RSVP here<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E_y3srtu1XQ_UQaTbWH5kecznw3CMiUv8kpeY8slDfs/edit?gid=1747398703#gid=1747398703>. Lincoln Residents Get Discounted Rates on Rain Barrels this Spring! The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and Conservation Department have set up a rain barrel purchasing program with The Great American Rain Barrel Company. People can purchase discounted rain barrels on or before March 23rd, and the barrels will be available for pickup at the Pierce House on April 4th. Barrels are offered at a discounted rate of $89, but as an added bonus – the Lincoln Water Department will offer a $50 rebate on rain barrel purchases (they’ll update their website with further information shortly). Click HERE for more info<https://lincolnconservation.org/events/2025-rain-barrel-program/>. Report Fallen Trees (and other problems) on Trails Staff are still busy clearing downed trees on trails from the winter storms. If it’s safe to do so, you can help by moving the smaller twigs or branches off the trails so that staff can focus on the bigger issues. If you see a tree down or other trail problem, please contact the Conservation Department at 781-259-2612 or [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. When reporting trail problems, include: * The date you observed the tree. * The approximate diameter of the tree. * Whether the tree is completely on the ground or hung up off the ground. * The location of the tree as best as you can (i.e. include the closest numbered trail intersection or include a screenshot showing your location on OuterSpatial or AllTrails * Photos of the tree (or other trail problem) help too! Feel free to share this email with others - If they wish to be added to our conservation coffee email list, where we share monthly tips and events from the Lincoln Conservation Department, they can sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/ConsCoffeeEmailList Cheers, Michele Grzenda Conservation Director Town of Lincoln 781-259-2703 Drivers: Be alert for frogs and salamanders crossing Lincoln’s roads on rainy nights this March! Amphibians are small and camouflaged as they SLOWLY cross roads to get to their breeding grounds (vernal pools). To learn more about amphibian migration in Lincoln check out: https://lincolnconservation.org/amphibian-migration-coming-to-a-road-near-you/
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