[LincolnTalk] Guided Trail Walks Coming Soon!

Greetings from the Conservation Department! Summer is almost over, which means it's time for our Fall Trail Walks! Join Conservation staff on Tuesday mornings this September & October as we visit different trails in Lincoln. Our schedule for this season includes: * September 21 - Mount Miser

[LincolnTalk] Amphibian Migration – Coming to a Road Near You!

Amphibian Migration – Coming to a Road Near You! Even though it is still winter, warmer days and increased daylight is upon us! With that brings my favorite event: Big Night! “Big Night” is often used to describe the annual ritual of certain frogs and salamanders when they migrate from their u

[LincolnTalk] Conservation Dept. News - May Walks, Talks, and Events

Hi there, Garlic Mustard 2024 - It's garlic mustard season again! Garlic mustard is an invasive biennial plant that can be found in our backyards, along roadsides and in conservation areas. We hope everyone is ready to get out there and start pulling this invasive weed. Last year, a total of 50

[LincolnTalk] July Conservation Department News - Riverfest Activities, Pollinator Garden Visit, and other upcoming educational events

Hi there, Summer is the perfect time to explore our conservation lands! Lincoln's trail map ($10) can be purchased at the Conservation Department at Town Offices. You can also view all of Lincoln's trails through the OuterSpatial mobile app (free to download to mobile devices). Once on OuterSp

[LincolnTalk] August Conservation Department News

Hi there! There are lots of upcoming events hosted by Lincoln Conservation Dept. and Lincoln Land Conservation Trust: · Thurs. August 1st @8:30-9:30 a.m. - Lincoln Station Pollinator Gardens Tour Join the Conservation Department and Lincoln Land Conservation Trust staff at Lincoln Stat

[LincolnTalk] Mid-August Conservation Dept. News - A Sneak Peak Into September Outings and Events!

Hi there, Hopefully, you have been out and about on the trails now that the heatwave and 100% humidity has dropped! The Conservation Department has been busy planning many Autumn education and outreach opportunities. Check them out below: * September 5th Virtual Conservation Coffee @8:30

[LincolnTalk] September Conservation Dept. News - upcoming events and lights out for migrating birds this month!

Hi there, September is a perfect time to visit your favorite trail in Lincoln! We have lots of events to help you get out and enjoy the crisp air! Please see below. * Thurs., Sept. 5th Virtual Conservation Coffee @8:30 am - Lincoln author and former Conservation Commission member Lawrence

[LincolnTalk] Conservation Department News - Upcoming Events, Trail Updates, and More!

Greetings, The Conservation Dept. has a couple of upcoming events and updates we’d like to share: * Please join Conservation Staff on one of our events during Winter Carnival! (Feb 3-4): * Winter Shrub and Tree ID Walk at Codman Estate: 10am-noon (Both Days) - Join Conservation Depa

[LincolnTalk] Amphibian Migration – Coming to a Road Near You!

Amphibian Migration – Coming to a Road Near You! Even though it is still winter, warmer days and increased daylight is upon us! With that brings my favorite event: Big Night! “Big Night” is often used to describe the annual ritual of certain frogs and salamanders when they migrate from their u

[LincolnTalk] Watch Out for Turtles Crossing the Roads!

Hi there! Ah springtime...birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and turtles are on the move. As the weather warms, turtles go looking for new territory, breeding opportunities, and food. Sometimes these quests require crossing roads, so keep a lookout for turtles when you're driving this t

[LincolnTalk] Conservation Dept. News - Join Conservation staff this Thursday, Codman Farms Tour next Thursday, and other November Events (plus Fall landscaping tips)

Hi There, First off – I hope to see some of you at Lincoln’s Council on Aging and Human Services Coffee hour (Bemis Hall) at 10am on Halloween where yours truly will be dressed as one of Lincoln’s premier wildlife! Ranger Will will be dressed as a park ranger 😊. Have your photo taken with us, b

[LincolnTalk] Conservation Dept. News - October Events and Fall Gardening Tips!

Hi There and Welcome to Autumn Weather! Fall is a great time to explore Lincoln's Trails! Check out these upcoming events sponsored by Lincoln Conservation Dept. and Lincoln Land Conservation Trust: * October 5th - Saturday Ranger Walk @9:30-11:30am (Tanner's Brook) Lincoln's Conservation

[LincolnTalk] Conservation Dept. News - Drought News, December Events, and Tips for being Green this Winter!

Hi There, Despite the 2" of rain received last week, Lincoln, along with most of Massachusetts, remain in Critical Drought Conditions. Since November 1st , there have been 425 wildfires across the state with 2,572 acres burned. Smoke effects from extended drought fires have impacted local comm

[LincolnTalk] Conservation Dept. News - Late March/Early April Events

Happy Spring! If you missed the Rescue Metro West Raptors Event held in Lincoln on 3/10, here's a link to the event recording and the slides

[LincolnTalk] Lincoln Conservation Dept. News - March Events and Rain Barrel Program

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

[LincolnTalk] Conservation Dept. News: Mid-May Edition

Hi there, We have a vacancy on the Conservation Commission. Please see the vacancy announcement on the Town's Website HERE for more information (scroll down towards the bottom). Japanese Knotweed Volunteers Wanted The Lincoln Conservation Dep

[LincolnTalk] Conservation Dept. News and Events - June Edition

Hi There, I hope to see you at one of the Conservation Department’s upcoming events (please share with others): * June 11th (9-10:30 a.m.) & June 18th (5:30-7pm) - Conservation Tours: Farrington Nature Linc - Join Lincoln Land Conservation Trust, Farrington Nature Linc, and Conservation D