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, and the Board is reviewing the proposal.

The Wellesley Trails Committee submitted a Statement on Protecting the North 40 to Town Boards. Read it here:

The skies cleared for a beautiful ribbon-cutting ceremony in August of 2019 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.

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)

There's even a video:

Our Town Owns the North 40!

Read the Press Release

Over 500 People Explored the North 40!

Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.

Frank Lloyd Wright