The Acton Conservation Trust (ACT) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of Acton's open space through land acquisitions, conservation restrictions, and public policy changes. We provide education to landowners and the public about options for preservation.  ACT is one of more than 130 such land trusts in Massachusetts.  To join us: contact Susan Mitchell-Hardt at info@actonconservationtrust.org

Our Goals and Strategies

• Identify open space parcels under threat of development and seek ways to minimize development.

• Create a constituency of like-minded citizens to support land preservation in Acton.

• Work with town government, business and landowners to encourage public policies which provide for the conservation of open space.

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ACTON CONSERVATION TRUST ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, April 5, 2009, 7:30 PM ﾖ 9 PM Acton Town Hall, Rm 204

"Why Manage the Wild Deer Population?"

A family of deer on the edge of a field at dusk is a lovely sight...but is it possible that there are too many deer in our area? Patricia Huckery, will share the recent experience of several towns in dealing successfully with this timely issue. She will explain how by working together, public and private land owners can prevent problems, such as forests which cannot regenerate, excessive deer tick incidence, car accidents, and damage to farms and gardens. She will also address, the question of feeding deer during the winter, and how high numbers of deer can affect rare and endangered plants and animals.

Please join us and bring a friend! For more information contact Susan Mitchell-Hardt, 978-369-9264.

The Acton Conservation Trust

Invites you to participate in

Acton Cleanup Day

SATURDAY, April 25th, 10 am to 4 pm

Join friends and neighbors in taking care of your very own piece of Acton!

You can make a difference

to your neighborhood, or a busy street, or a nearby commercial district

CLEANUP DAY SITES

Come to any one of the three locations listed below to pick up trash bags.

Return the bags full of trash to any of the sites
Refreshments provided all day.

1. Acton Center: lawn in front of Acton Memorial Library on Rte. 27

2. South Acton: Jones Tavern on Rte. 27 before South Acton bridge

3. West Acton: parking lot at Douglas School on Elm Street

Acton Cleanup Day contact persons:
Laurence (Laurie) Ullmann 263-2037 lullmann@comcast.net

or

Terry Lindgren 263-8627 terence.lindgren@gmail.com

Acton Cleanup Day has been supported by: Town of Acton, including the Natural Resources Department, the Acton Highway Department, Acton Municipal Department, Acton Citizens for Environmental Safety, the Acton Democratic Town Committee, and local businesses.

RAIN DATE SUNDAY April 26^th

(WILL BE USED ONLY IF RAIN IS VERY HEAVY)

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