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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How Sweet it is (Jackie Gleason)
Ten years ago Town Meeting voted to try a different type of agriculture lease at Sunny Meadow Farm. The goal was long term thinking. Maple trees grown in a plantation style orchard take close to a decade before they can be tapped, so the town approved a ten year lease to make it possible. Like many experimental ideas, the timeline was interrupted by Covid delays and the process stretched out. Instead of tapping at year eight, the first real tapping will now happen this winter in year ten.
With a little Help of our Friends (of Koulas)
Well, it is the first work party at Koulas and I am excited to get back out there and make a difference. From all the prep work, the site is in good shape and this should be a great start. I would expect low exposure to ticks today which means good walking conditions if people stay on the main routes. Someone shared photos that deer have returned to the meadow which is a very good sign. There is also a very large coyote in the area and one was seen on Lantern Lane last night. So please make sure your dogs are always leashed on this site. This is required on all town land and especially important at Koulas.
ATV’s and Wetlands not a good mix.
What is going on at Wright is actually pretty simple. For as long as I have been in town, kids have been riding up and down the powerline trails on ATVs and dirt bikes. They always have and probably always will. Gates and No Trespassing signs do not make much difference. It has been part of the landscape there for years.
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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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