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Home My WebLink AboutLexington Conservation Division September2022Lexington Conservation Caring for our public land Community Programs Submit feedback and follow the project here Open Space Recreation PlanOpen Space Recreation Plan 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? Idylwilde Community GardensIdylwilde Community Gardens Garden Co-Coordinator Needed We are looking for someone to help out as co-coordinator for the Idylwilde Community Garden. Whether you have been at the Community Garden for one year or 10+ years, you can do this! Reach out for more information: acarr@lexingtonma.govacarr@lexingtonma.gov Lincoln Street Sidewalk and Parking Lot Improvements Construction on the Lincoln Street sidewalk project and parking lot are expected to begin this fall. Please reach out to the Conservation Coordinator with any questions. acarr@lexingtonma.govacarr@lexingtonma.gov Land Management Parker MeadowParker Meadow Grand Opening Mid- OctoberGrand Opening Mid- October Trails at Parker Meadow will be open again soon! Work remaining include installation of native plantings in areas of disturbance, installation of a wayside interpretive panel on the viewing platform near the pond, and the installation of a story walk in collaboration with Cary Library. Join CLC on Saturday October 15thJoin CLC on Saturday October 15th, to celebrate the new UA trail opening at Parker Meadow! Once trails are opened, please follow proper UA trail etiquette. Bikes yield to all other usersBikes yield to all other users. All dogs must be leashed.All dogs must be leashed. Improvements include:Improvements include: Creation of 1,697 feet of accessible trails Parking area improvements Creation of a viewing platform Interpretive Panel Eye Spy in Nature Critical Drought Level 3Critical Drought Level 3 Have you noticed low water levels in nearby ponds, streams, and rivers lately? Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) declared a Level 3 – Critical Drought in the Northeast and Central Regions. Conditions have worsened across most regions of the state and spread westward. Read more on the state's drought statusdrought status pagepage. What Can YOU do?What Can YOU do? 1. Embrace the "golden lawn" and stop watering until drought conditions ease 2. Minimize Landscape water needs through water- smart landscaping principals 3. Minimize your use of water outdoors read "tips for saving water" hereread "tips for saving water" here Embrace the Golden LawnEmbrace the Golden Lawn Did you know when well- established lawns turn brown- they aren't dead, but dormant? Dormant lawns are putting their resources towards developing deeper root systems. They will green up again when it rains. Overwatering a lawn can cause a lawn with shallow roots that is sensitive to pests and drought. Upcoming Events!!! Lexington Living Landscapes' Open Gardens DayLexington Living Landscapes' Open Gardens Day Saturday September 10thSaturday September 10th Join LLL this Saturday, September 10, for the first edition of, Lexington Living Landscapes' Open Gardens Day. Are you curious to see what other gardeners have done with native plants? Or how they have tried to transform their lawns into more environment- and wildlife-friendly green swards? If so, please come visit their gardens. Twelve homeowners are participating. Each garden will be available for visiting in a two-hour window, with seven in the morning (10 am – 12 noon) and five in the afternoon (1 – 3 pm). Visit as many or as few as you wish. Click here to view or download a detailed schedule, descriptions, and map. Citizens for Lexington Conservation Walks Register and find out more Mindful Walk and Sit,Mindful Walk and Sit, Willard’s WoodsWillard’s Woods Saturday September 17, 9:00-10:30 AMSaturday September 17, 9:00-10:30 AM This walk combines a mindful meander with a meditative sit-spot in Willards Woods. Leader: Barbara Tarrh btarrh@gmail.combtarrh@gmail.com Fall Insects atFall Insects at Arlington Great MeadowsArlington Great Meadows Saturday September 24, 10:30- 12 NOONSaturday September 24, 10:30- 12 NOON Email Barbara Tarrh to register: btarrh@gmail.combtarrh@gmail.com Nature Journaling,Nature Journaling, Sutherland WoodsSutherland Woods Thursday September 29, 10-11:30AMThursday September 29, 10-11:30AM Leader: Jan Ford ford.jd@gmail.comford.jd@gmail.com Lexington Conservation 781-698-4532EmailEmailWebsiteWebsite Connect with usConnect with us Town of Lexington, MA | 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 Unsubscribe sdugan@lexingtonma.gov Update Profile |Constant Contact Data Notice Sent bylandstewards@lexingtonma.govin collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!