Written by Gwyn Loud for the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust. She welcomes your sightings and questions at 781-259-8690 or gwynloud555@gmail.com  The song “June is Bustin’ Out All Over”, from the musical Carousel has been going through my head this month, thanks to being surrounded by new growth everywhere, whether blossoms, animal babies, or every shade … Read more

Written by Gwyn Loud for the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust. She welcomes your sightings and questions at 781-259-8690 or gwynloud555@gmail.com Significant rain over the past month has lead the official status of drought in the Northeast region of MA to be lowered to “mild drought”. Ponds are full, streams and brooks are flowing fast, and … Read more

RLF was pleased to announce at new conservation acquisition project at the April 14, 2024 Select Board meeting. This project is the result of a multi-year collaboration between the Rural Land Foundation of Lincoln (RLF), Farrington Memorial Nature Linc, and the Panetta Family. With this project, RLF, Nature Linc, and the Panetta Family seek to permanently … Read more

Written by Gwyn Loud for the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust. She welcomes your sightings and questions at 781-259-8690 or gwynloud555@gmail.com If “April showers bring May flowers”, we should relish gorgeous blossoms next month. Although we had summer-like temperatures in the sixties the first week of April, since then it became chilly, windy, and wet. It … Read more

Thank you for being part of community efforts to remove garlic mustard. Pull on your own Free paper bags are available from the Lincoln Conservation Department and LLCT Offices, starting in mid-April. Paper bags will be distributed from the transfer station on Wednesday April 16th and Saturday May 3rd from 10am-12pm.  Drop off Paper bags … Read more

Written by Gwyn Loud for the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust. She welcomes your sightings and questions at 781-259-8690 or gwynloud555@gmail.com The weather over the past month has been a roller-coaster of freezing cold to temperatures in the sixties, well above average. March came “in a like a lion”, with very strong winds, causing many downed … Read more

Written by Gwyn Loud for the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust. She welcomes your sightings and questions at 781-259-8690 or gwynloud555@gmail.com On Groundhog Day, February 2, Ms. G, the Commonwealth’s official groundhog, who lives at Drumlin Farm, saw her shadow, thus predicting six more weeks of winter. We may or may not believe this folklore, but … Read more

In preparation for Winter Carnival 2025, RLF/LLCT commissioned a series of nature themed murals to decorate the hallway outside the organizations’ office. With the theme of “winter landscapes”, the murals feature animals in their natural, snowy habitats. Participants of the 2025 Enchanted Forest Event, hosted by RLF/LLCT/Farrington Nature Linc enjoyed the murals as part of … Read more

2025 Seasonal Conservation Field Assistants Application Deadline: March 14, 2025 or Open Until Filled (AA/EOE) The Town of Lincoln Conservation Department (LCD) and the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust (LLCT) manage over 2,500 acres of protected open space and over 80 miles of trails. These organizations serve to protect the rural character of Lincoln for the … Read more

Written by Gwyn Loud for the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust. She welcomes your sightings and questions at 781-259-8690 or gwynloud555@gmail.com The last month has given us a lot of bitter cold and wind, with a few welcome sunny days above freezing. Ponds are frozen, making ice skaters happy, but driving birds such as kingfishers and … Read more