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OVERVIEW
The program established Lead and Assistant Stewards for each of the 6 largest parcels of conservation land in Framingham:
- Carol Getchell Nature Trail
- Cochituate Brook Reservation
- Macomber Reservation
- Morency Woods
- Nobscot Park
- Spring Lane
- Wittenborg Woods
Stewards are responsible for monitoring the trails and surrounding land, and promoting improvements, as needed. The program also established several opportunities for policy-oriented volunteer options.
LEAD & ASSISTANT STEWARDS (FIELD WORK)
- Adopt an individual parcel of conservation land
- Act as the eyes and ears of the commission
- Note management needs and opportunities
- Assist with planning work days (for trail clearing, new trails, cleanups, etc.)
COORDINATORS OF STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES (EMAIL WORK)
- Notify volunteer network of upcoming work days
- Help potential volunteers connect with on-going efforts or identify new conservation projects
There are many short-term and specialty volunteer opportunities available and we are always looking for new partners, ideas and connections.
WRITE NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
Contribute articles about conservation-related issues to local newspapers.
LEAD NATURE WALKS
If you know about birds, amphibians, wildflowers, invasive species, etc., consider leading a walk for other residents of Framingham.
PARTICIPATE IN A RIVER OR TRAIL CLEANUP
Join up with other groups that sponsor periodic cleanups.
UNDERTAKE CARPENTRY PROJECTS
- Make trail head signs
- Make trail map holders for each trail head
STENCIL STORM DRAINS
Help educate residents that nothing but rain water should go down our storm drains, as they all drain to our wetlands, streams, and rivers.
TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS FOR CONSERVATION WEBSITE
Send us photos for posting on our website and walls, and using in educational materials.
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
The Framingham Conservation Commission has many opportunities for various short- and long-term volunteers. We welcome you to any of the positions listed on this page as well as any suggestions for other ways you would like to contribute.
If you wish to volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Application Form (PDF). If you have any questions please contact the Conservation Office by phone at 508-532-5460 or email the Conservation Office.
Send us you photos of local wildlife, local plants, Framingham Conservation Land, and anything else you think might be of interest to the community.
Please include your name and the location so we can give you credit.