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Upcoming Events: CANCELLED *** Christmas Tree Sale - Saturday December 7, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.Unfortunately, the Canton Land Conservation Trust has cancelled the Christmas tree sale scheduled for Saturday, December 7. Access to the location, at the end of a one-way dirt road with limited parking, is always challenging, but the recent snowstorm adds logistical complications to access and parking. The event is intended to be fun, and we would not want it to turn out to be a negative experience. We will try again next year!
Hold the Date - Moonlight Hike - Saturday February 8Details to follow.
******************************************************************* Archaeology at the Mary Conklin Sanctuary New England Cottontail Cut Completed at Sun, Wind and Woodland
The forestry work has been completed and we have now reopened the Sun, Wind and Woodland Preserve to the public. The cut was intentionally left "messy" with brush piles and slash left behind to provide cover for small mammals and to protect tree seedlings by discouraging deer browse. We look forward to seeing the cut rapidly change as it develops into the brushland habitat needed by New England Cottontails and many species of birds. While the area is no longer closed, we urge people to stay out of the newly cut area. Please feel free to use the Sun, Wind, and Woodland On the eastern edge of the project, and the unmarked trail on the southwest border of the project. In addition to brush piles which might not be stable, the project deliberately leaves slash on the ground throughout the cut area. This material helps prevent erosion, encourages regrowth, and discourages deer from browsing on the new growth. It is deliberately difficult to walk through, so we urge people to stick to the trails. For more information and pictures of the forestry work please visit our Photo Gallery |