Current Events in Conservation
Winter 2024
Do you know what's in the herbicides you might be using to control weeds in your backyard? Learn about the harmful side effects and risks of Glyphosate, the primary chemical used in Round-up and other weed killers, on human health. Roundup has been banned or restricted in several countries around the world and many cities across the U.S., including 29 cities in Maine, State-wide in Connecticut, and several cities in Massachusetts. Click here to learn more.
Fall 2023
Summer 2023
- The Cow Common Parking lot has been closed for the bird nesting and breeding season.
Spring 2023
Summer 2022
- Common Nighthawk Walk: Please join our Land Manager, Brian Harris, in observing Common Nighthawks and other birds at Heard Farm on August 27th, at 5:30 PM! View full flyer here.
- View the current Drought Status, Water Saving Tips and more: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/drought-status#water-conservation-tips
Spring 2022
- View the Spring migration of birds live every night by visiting this link: https://birdcast.info/migration-tools/live-migration-maps/
- Watch for Amphibians on the Road: Please read this article for tips in aiding the survival of our native frogs and salamanders as they emerge from their winter retreats this season. We recommend avoiding travel on small, wooded roads on rainy nights.
Winter 2022
- "The Internet Has a Rat Poison Problem" - Read on to learn about the devastating impacts that second-generation anticoagulants have had on the food chain, and how to properly dispose of any dangerous rat poison you might possess, in this article from Audubon magazine. (Written by a Boston resident!)
- "Inside the Amazing Cross-Continent Saga of the Stellar's Sea Eagle"- How did this bird native to Eastern Russia that dwarfs the Bald Eagle end up in New England? Follow its incredible year-long journey across the North American Continent.
- View our list of recommended bird seeds.'