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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLexington Conservation Division January 2022 EventsLexington Conservation Caring for our public land Willards Woods Next Steps!Willards Woods Next Steps! The FINALFINAL Willards Woods Ecological Land Management and Design Plan was approved by the Conservation Commission! This means: The plan will be used as a guide for future management (this is NOT a call to action for each item outlined in the plan) Staff currently have funding identified for two items: field reclamation and creation of an engineered design plan for the potential UA trail and parking Staff will hire a consultant for field reclamation (work will hopefully begin in spring 2022) Staff will hire a consultant for a detailed engineered design plan for a POTENTIAL UA trail and parking along North Street and Brent Road (work will hopefully begin in spring 2022). Please note, we only have identified funding for the plan, not for construction. All other projects identified in the plan currently do not have identified funding Questions? Contact Conservation Coordinator Amber Carr at acarr@lexingtonma.govacarr@lexingtonma.gov Learn more hereLearn more here Wright Farm Public Comment Period Open! The FINALFINAL Wright Farm Land Management and Design Plan is ready for review! Review the FINAL FINAL Ecological Land Management and Design Plan The plan will be discussed at anupcoming Conservation CommissionMeeting date TBD. Questions? Contact Conservation Coordinator Amber Carr at acarr@lexingtonma.govacarr@lexingtonma.gov Learn more hereLearn more here Upcoming Events!!! This program is in partnership with Lexington Living Landscapes and Cary Memorial Library, and co-sponsored by the Lexington Conservation Division. This event is virtual and will take place on Zoom. Register is required to attend. Please registerPlease register here to receive the linkhere to receive the link. The Language of Flowers:The Language of Flowers: An Introduction to PollinationAn Introduction to Pollination Ecology withEcology with Rebecca McMackinRebecca McMackin Wednesday January 26th 7-8:30 P.M.Wednesday January 26th 7-8:30 P.M. The vast majority of plants rely on pollinators to reproduce. From bees, to butterflies, to birds and bats, these pollinator partners shaped the evolution of flowers, giving us so much of the beauty we appreciate today. However, these exciting dynamics, in which a flower’s pollen is carried to a stigma, are fraught with trickery, bribery, thievery, and of course, salacious plant sex. This lecture will cover the basics of pollination ecology. Why do plants have flowers? How did they evolve? And specifically, what are flowers doing? Why are they so pretty and smell so good to us, non-pollinating primates? By the end of the presentation, you will be able to “read” flowers and come to know the true desires of the organisms you cultivate. Intro to Tree IdentificationIntro to Tree Identification @Wright Farm@Wright Farm Sunday January 30th 10-11:30 A.M.Sunday January 30th 10-11:30 A.M. Come join the Conservation Land-Use Ranger for an introduction to winter dendrology at Wright Farm. We’ll take a nice leisurely stroll while highlighting skills and techniques to aid in your winter tree ID. Walk Leader: Adam GreenWalk Leader: Adam Green Email us to register!Email us to register! Citizens for Lexington Conservation Walks Register and find out more Winter Birding @ Dunback MeadowWinter Birding @ Dunback Meadow Saturday January 22nd 8:00- 10:00amSaturday January 22nd 8:00- 10:00am Dunback Meadow offers some of Lexington’s best winter birding opportunities. We will be looking for our usual winter wood pecker species, chickadees, titmice, etc., plus the possibilities of overwintering species not usually resident at this time of the year including any irruptive winter finch species. Cosponsored with the Brookline Bird Club. Meet at the Allen Street trail entrance opposite 23 Allen Street. Heavy rain or snow cancels. Walk Leader: Bobbie Hodson (781-861-9421)Walk Leader: Bobbie Hodson (781-861-9421) ((robertahodson@comcast.netrobertahodson@comcast.net)) Lexington Conservation781-698-4532 EmailEmailWebsiteWebsite Connect with usConnect with us Town of Lexington, MA | 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 Unsubscribe sdugan@lexingtonma.gov Update Profile |About Constant Contact Sent bylandstewards@lexingtonma.govin collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!