Spring 2010 Program Wednesday, April 28, 7:00 p.m. Annual meeting at 7:00 pm will include a vote on the new Board of Directors THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS: The Trustees are 100,000 people like you, from every corner of Massachusetts, who love the outdoors and the distinctive charms of New England, and believe in celebrating and protecting them for future generations.
The Trustees of Reservations own and manage more than 100 reservations, all open for the public to enjoy, of which 37 properties are in the greater Boston area including: working farms such as Powisset Farm in Dover and Moose Hill Farm in Sharon; tranquil woodlands such as Rocky Woods and Rocky Narrows in Medfield and Noanet Woodlands in Dover; formal gardens and historic homesteads such as the Bradley Estate in Canton and the Old Manse in Concord; and beautiful landscapes such as World’s End in Hingham. The Trustees of Reservations in the Charles River Valley In addition to owning and caring for 100 reservations, nearly 25,000 acres in more than 70 communities, The Trustees hold conservation restrictions on more than 16,000 A member-, donor- and endowment-supported organization, The Trustees provide hundreds of year-round programs and events that inspire people of all ages to enjoy the outdoors and appreciate and care for natural, scenic and cultural landscapes and landmarks across the Commonwealth. We Can’t Do it Alone, and It’s More Fun Not To! Engaging communities through volunteer opportunities creates a solid foundation for future conservation efforts while caring for existing resources. The more connected people are to the land, the more they will want to care for it and protect other threatened resources, while taking action in their own daily lives to live more sustainably with less impact on our planet. Photograph credit: Diane Thomas Followed by THE WELLESLEY TRAIL SYSTEM Peter will inform us about Wellesley’s extensive trail system. The many woodland and interconnecting trails are carefully maintained for safe walking and biking by the committee and volunteers.
To see previous WCC programs, please click here. See News for details on Arbor Day celebration at Cronks' Rocky Woodlands on Friday, April 30 at 11:30 a.m.
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Since its founding in 1891 by Charles Eliot, an open space visionary and protégé of the famous landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead, The Trustees’ mission has been to preserve, protect and care for properties of exceptional scenic, historic, recreational and ecological value in Massachusetts. As land is being developed and open space is being fragmented at a rapid pace of an estimated 40 acres per day around the state, The Trustees are working to mobilize and inspire a critical mass of people and partners who care about quality of life in their communities and will work to protect and enjoy them.
Cronk's Rock Woodland is a true New England woodland of oaks and pines on a rocky ledge. There is interest here in every season but this sanctuary is a feast for all the senses during the spring. This year's open house was held on Sunday, June 6 from 2-4 p.m. when many of the wildflowers such as pink lady's-slippers, jack-in-the-pulpit, Labrador violets, wild geranium, wood creeping phlox and foamflower were in bloom. Cronk's is located adjacent to 10 Crown Ridge Road in Wellesley and is open to the public year round. Click here to see a map of Cronk's Rocky Woodland. To see how to get to Cronk's from the Wellesley Town Hall, click here.
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When she retired in 1974, parents, friends and former students contributed to a fund in her honor. They decided that the Wellesley Conservation Council should hold this money and the interest earned be used to pay for a prize for the Wellesley student demonstrating both knowlege and interest in the area of environmental conservation. Along with encouraging her students to enjoy nature, Lareau also emphasized the need to conserve natural areas for the future. The kettle hole at Schofield School was saved from destruction due to the efforts of Ms. Lareau and her students. |
The children had a great time last year at our two fairy house building events. The wish of the Council is for children to be exposed to nature and its wonders while having fun. The event is free and families are welcome. Refreshments will be served. For more information check the Townsman or call (781) 237-6125.
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The Lareau Prize is named in honor of Edwina Lareau, a Wellesley public school teacher who taught for 28 years from 1946 to 1974 at the Warren, Phillips and Schofield schools. Lareau is an avid naturalist and bird watcher, and was well known for sharing her knowlege and enthusiasm with her students many of whom whent on to become serious naturalists.
During Wellesley 's Wonderful Weekend, on Saturday May 22 , 1- 3 pm the Wellesley Conservation Council hosted a walk for Elementary School Children along Morse's Pond to Pickle Point Sanctuary. On our arrival at Pickle Point Sanctuary the children will build their own Fairy Houses next to an adopted tree using natural materials gathered along their walk. Meet at 1:00 pm at Cochituate Aqueduct ( Russell Rd./Kendall Rd. )Last revised April 19, 2010
P.O. Box 81129
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
781-237-6125
Photograph: Snowy Owl and Young-Mark Wilson