Written by Gwyn Loud for the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust. She welcomes your sightings and questions at 781-259-8690 or gwynloud555@gmail.com. In this unprecedented time of social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic, I think we all are more aware than ever of the natural world around us. The sights and sounds of emerging spring lift … Read more
COVID-19 UPDATE AS OF 4/3/2020 Lincoln’s open spaces continue to be a haven for those of us seeking fresh air, exercise, and a good ‘ole dose of nature. Please continue to: ▪ Observe social distancing. Stay more than 6ft away from other trail users ▪ Seek less crowded trails and/or trails that have wider paths … Read more
Wanting some support as you explore your backyard or Lincoln’s trails this spring? Check out a few resources that LLCT has compiled. If you don’t have a copy of our Wild About Lincoln Nature Guide, any naturalist guide will do! We also encourage you to use iNaturalist app. With the app, just take a picture … Read more
Written by Gwyn Loud for the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust. She welcomes your sightings, pictures, and questions at 781 259 8690 or gwynloud555@gmail.com. Spring will arrive officially on March 19, the vernal equinox, but we have had signs of the new season for several weeks. A warm spell on Mar. 9 and 10 produced temperatures … Read more
Thanks to Lincoln Cable and Jim Cunningham, if you missed Evan Abramson’s talk on March 1st, you can watch the recording online! Evan spoke about planting for pollinators, and therefore biodiversity and resilient landscapes. He also showed preliminary plans for the Demonstration Pollinator Garden that Birches will be implementing this year.
The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust, as a benefit to its members, is providing the opportunity to purchase Plant Kits of highly curated, native plants at wholesale prices this spring and summer. Not a member? Join today! These kits not only source hard to find native plants, including shrubs, grasses, and perennials, they also contain a mix to … Read more
Written by Gwyn Loud for the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust. She welcomes your sightings and questions at 781-259-8690 or gwynloud555 at gmail.com. Ms. G the official Massachusetts groundhog, did not see her shadow at Drumlin Farm on Ground Hog Day, Feb. 2, meaning that spring will come early if we believe the folklore. In fact, … Read more
Wow! We had an amazing turn out at the January 26th program at Bemis Hall. Dr. Gegear gave a great introduction to the importance of wild pollinators. We are so excited to be launching this project and to have the enthusiastic interest from our community and membership! Below are some materials from Dr. Gegear’s presentation: … Read more
Written by Gwyn Loud for the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust. She welcomes your sightings and questions at 781-259-8690 or at gwynloud555 (at) gmail.com. Weather once again gave us surprises during the past month. January 11 and 12 broke records for warm temperatures, getting above 70º F, to the enjoyment of cyclists and runners. Visitors at Drumlin Farm … Read more
Thank you Heather Ring for compiling these resources. At LLCT’s last movie night, we had lively discussion about the environmental and human costs of fast fashion, and what we can do about it! Below are some great sources for finding ethical clothing: NewStandard Institute www.newstandardinstitute.org Fashion Heroes www.fashionheroes.eco check out their Find Great Clothes tab … Read more
