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Enjoying July With Lexington Conservation
Government and Politics
July 6, 2022
From: Town Of LexingtonCommunity Programs
Firefly Walk in Willard's Woods with Chris Cratsley
Tonight- July 5th @ 8:30 PM
Were you inspired by the Cary Library talk Dr. Cratsley presented last Monday evening on fireflies? Would you like to see them in nature, with Dr. Cratsley as your guide? Come join Lexington Living Landscapes (LLL) at Lexington's Willard's Woods as we observe the magic of fireflies up close and learn about their natural history and conservation.
Land Management
Open Space Recreation Plan
July 12th @ 7:00PM
Lexington is updating its 2015 Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). As we embark on the Update, we invite you to join the planning process and share your thoughts…
- As a citizen of Lexington, what is your vision for open spaces and recreation areas in the Town?
- What do you like about the open space and recreational opportunities in Lexington?
- What are the current and future needs for open space and recreation?
Webinar ID: 860 0378 9533
Passcode: 878312
Willards Woods
Comment Period
Open until July 14th
Watch a recording of the public charrette and submit your comments to the Conservation Coordinator by July 14th.
Please join us for a discussion on how we can best manage Willards Woods. Your Feedback and personal experiences at the property are invaluable.
Parker Meadow Construction
All internal trails at Parker Meadow are closed during construction (red trails on map below). ACROSS route A is temporarily rerouted during this time (green dashed line on map below) to follow Revere Street from the bike path to connect to Hancock Street.
Click HERE to view the final concept plan
Follow along on the progress of the project HERE.
Improvements include:
- Creation of 1,697 feet of accessible trails
- Parking area improvements
- Creation of a viewing platform
- Interpretive Panel
Eye Spy in Nature
Our seasonal staff are onboard! Welcome them to our team by saying hello when you see them in the field :)
Liz left a career in videogame development to pursue her lifelong dream of working in the environmental field, earning a BS in Environmental Science with a concentration in conservation last year. Last spring she completed an internship with the Discovery Museum in Acton, where she calculated the museum's ecological footprint and helped develop their long-term environmental sustainability plan. liz is super excited to be the Conservation Crew supervisor this summer and is looking forward to learning more about ecology while exploring Lexington's beautiful conservation land.
Charlie has lived his whole life in Lexington, right next to Arlington's Great Meadows, and is thrilled to spend his summer working outside in the many beautiful conservation areas around Lexington. He is an upcoming senior at Colby College in Maine, majoring in Environmental Science and is looking to continue conservation work in the near future. He's spent the last two summers doing lawn care for families around Lexington, which solidified his passion for working outside and his affinity for nature. His other interests include playing ultimate frisbee and soccer, playing video games with his friends, and cooking meals with his family.
Lexington will always have a place in Charlie's heart and with him graduating college next year, he couldn't be happier spending his summer and working in the town he's known his whole life.
Upcoming Events!!!
Firefly Watch Community Science
Firefly Watch combines an annual summer evening ritual with scientific research. Join a network of community scientists around the country by observing your own backyard, and help scientists map fireflies.
Anyone in North America can participate in Firefly Watch. All you need to do is spend at least 10 minutes once a week during firefly season observing fireflies in one location (your backyard or in a nearby field). All firefly sightings—or lack thereof—are valuable!
Citizens for Lexington Conservation Walks