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LEARN ABOUT VERNAL POOLS
Join guest speaker, Scott Smyers, Vice President and Senior Scientist at Oxbow Associates of Boxborough and learn about vernal pools and their importance as a breeding habitat for various species of wildlife, including salamanders and frogs. PLEASE NOTE: THE VENUE FOR THIS EVENT HAS CHANGED.New Location: Public Safety Building. (Acton …
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Spring Events Planned
Littleton Conservation Trust, Oak Meadow School, Littleton Conservation Commission and the Reuben Hoar Library are offering the following events this spring. See our upcoming events page for details on each event. Late March or Early April: Amphibian Crossing location and exact date depend on temperature. Contact Amy Green in Littleton …
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SVT Acquires Smith Property
Black Pond on the Smith Property On February 15, 2019, Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) acquired the Smith Property, a spectacular 49-acre property on Whitcomb Avenue in Littleton. The property boasts expansive views of Beaver Brook Marsh and Black Pond, and it provides valuable habitat for numerous species, including bobcat, bear, coyote, …
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Tune in to “Tick Talk”
This may be of interest to those who enjoy the outdoors in Littleton and beyond. A FREE live webinar series by Dr. Stephen Rich, Director of the UMass Laboratory of Medical ZoologyNoon to 1:00 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in February, March, April, May, and October 2019 (see schedule …
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LCT 2018 Photo Contest Results
The results of Littleton Conservation Trust’s 2018 Photo Contest were announced at our Annual Meeting on November 16, 2018. Congratulations to our winners, Karen Auger, Jennifer Clancy, and Corrie Painter. Karen Auger – Green Heron at Long Lake Jennifer Clancy – Mushrooms at Oak Hill Corrie Painter – Bear’s Head …
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Upcoming Events
Kids Journey to Fort Rock
Saturday, May 4, 201910:00 am - 11:30 am
George and Lucy Yapp Conservation Land, Littleton MA
Explore George and Lucy Yapp Conservation Land and journey to Fort Rock, a favorite for children of all ages to use as fort of course! 4 years and up, accompanied...
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Protecting & Preserving Your Town's Indigenous Ceremonial Stone Landscape
Thursday, May 9, 20196:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Discovery Museum, Acton MA
A Workshop Led by Doug Harris Doug is Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Narragansett Indian Tribal Historic Preservation Office. The Indigenous Ceremonial Stone Landscape is of cultural significance...
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Yapp Conservation and Cobb Memorial Forest Hike
Saturday, June 1, 201910:00 am - 12:00 pm
George and Lucy Yapp Conservation Land, Littleton MA
Explore the trails at George and Lucy Yapp Conservation Land and Cobb Memorial Forest.
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LCT Annual Bird Nestbox Walk
Saturday, June 8, 20199:00 am - 11:30 am
Long Lake Park (Colonial Ave), Littleton MA
Come tour the tree swallow and bluebird nestboxes at Long Lake Park, with Dustin Neild, who installed this trail in 2015. Since that time, the boxes have been highly successful...
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Creature Teachers
Tuesday, August 20, 20197:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Reuben Hoar Library, Littleton MA
Watch Rick Roth of Creature Teachers introduce live animals up close. For the brave, a there may be a hands on opportunity to handle the creatures. For those who are...
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