Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship
Since 2005, the Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship, an independent group of resident volunteers, has maintained the town’s open space and community gardens, and hosted free community events to build a sense of community and stewardship.
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Syrup in Chelmsford: Q and A
Most people do not know how maple syrup is actually made. They see a bottle on a shelf. Maybe a bucket hanging on a tree in an old photo. That is about it. Here is what is really happening. In late winter, when nights drop below freezing and days warm above freezing,...
Volunteers helping farmers: Sunny Meadow Farm
Due to winter restrictions still in place at Sunny Meadow, today’s walk had to jump through a few hoops to happen. None of the internal access roads were cleared, and the typical farm road across the property could not be opened. Plan B became the original farm road...
Koulas Farm Work Party: Quest to the “Devil Tree”
Through snow and wind, nine brave souls gathered in the parking lot at Koulas Farm as a winter storm rolled through. Armed not with swords, but with loppers, hand saws, and chainsaws, our band set forth into the fields on a quest to free the trees from choking...
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COSS supports individuals, community groups, and organizations through outdoor projects, educational efforts, and service initiatives. Our work includes assisting Scouts and nonprofits, helping local farmers, maintaining trails and gardens, building accessible infrastructure, and repurposing donated tools for public use.
Scouting
The Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship actively works with Scouting America. Since 2005 we have helped Scouts with over 20 Eagle projects and numerous camp-outs and educational nature walks.
Land Trusts and Conservation
The Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship works with Land Trusts and Conservation groups in Chelmsford and surrounding towns to preserve, improve, and protect the Open Spaces.
Local Farming
The Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship has supported local farmers and community growers helping to set up full hoop style green houses and individual growers' raised garden beds.
Wildlife Preservation
As stewards of open spaces, we aim to protect many locations for use by humans and wildlife - both flora and fauna. We aim to preserve native plants (especially pollinators) and make spaces that will attract wildlife. We support initiatives like the Newhouse Wildlife Rescue and provide native pollinator plants to those who would like to use them.
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Every time you think of a city, you have to think green, green, green. Every time you see concrete jungle, you must find open spaces. And when you find open spaces, make it so people can get to them.
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