Friends of the North 40
Threats to Habitat
See links to the left to learn more about threats to the North 40
TESTING AT THE SITE OF THE FORMER LANDFILL.
A portion of the North 40 was leased and used by the Town of Wellesley from 1955 through 1960 as a municipal landfill. More information under "Development"
News:
The North 40 was purchased in part with $10 million dollars of funding from the CPA. The Community Preservation Committee has proposed the acreage to be under deed restriction to the Select Board. Watch the discussion from the November 14 Select Board meeting starting at 1hour 26minutes.
The Wellesley Trails Committee submitted a Statement on Protecting the North 40 to Town Boards. Read it here:
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Ribbon Cutting at the Vernal Pool
The skies cleared for a beautiful ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the boardwalk at the North 40 Vernal Pool, which provides both access and protection to this important resource.
Selectman Jack Morgan and NRC Director Brandon Schmitt addressed the large crowd in attendance, and lead volunteer Bill Giezentanner had the honor of cutting the ribbon. The boardwalk was funded by the Community Preservation Act (CPA), and built with over 500 hours of volunteer labor.
See the video about the boardwalk here.
Vernal Pool Cleanup
Thanks to all of the volunteers who help to maintain this important resource area. Learn more and see photos.
(Spotted Salamander photo courtesy of Joy Marzolf)
Weston Road Gardens will soon be in bloom and bounty! Have a look.
There's even a video:
Congratulations!
Wellesley Selectman Barbara Searle and Wellesley College's Ben Hammond sign closing papers. Photo courtesy of Wellesley Townsman
Thank you!
Over 500 People Explored the North 40!
Raptors, Goats and You!
Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.
Frank Lloyd Wright
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