Officers 2008-2009
Ann
Sears and Frances Shirley, Co-Presidents
Daniel
Murray, Vice President
Kathleen
Ebert-Zawasky, Treasurer
Linda
S. Kollett, Secretary
(For
more information, please phone 508.285.4539 or email
lkollett@mac.com)
The Land Preservation Society is a non-profit, independent
conservation group chartered in 1970 by the State of
Massachusetts. We are dedicated to keeping a variety of
types of land wild for the conservation of plant and animal
species. Our first purchase was funded by a loan from the
Nature Conservancy in 1971, and was one of many that helps
protect wetlands and Norton's water supply. We also conduct
occasional walks on our property and work with other groups
to educate people about the environment and
conservation.
Currently
we hold over 800 acres of land in Norton. Although much of
our land is not easily reached, or lacks paths, and is
purely for conservation and wetland protection, over half
of our land is very accessible for walking, cross-country
skiing, snowshoing, and bird watching. Land beside town
roads and with some paths includes the 250-acre Woodward
Woods off Gateway Lane, the Henrich Woods and Johnson Woods
off North Washington Street, the Reinhard Pasture beside
North Washington Street, the Clapp Wildlife Preserve on Oak
Street at Walker Street, and our original holdings along
the Canoe River on both sides of Red Mill
Road.
The
Goals of the Land Preservation Society
are:
To
safeguard land forever.
To
encourage people to enjoy that land as a place where they
can relax and observe native plants, animals, and
birds.
To
provide an opportunity for many people to become actively
involved in preserving land.
To
provide information about environmental issues in Norton
and help educate people about ecology and conservation.
New!
Kid's Corner.
This link includes reading and music recommendations as
well as nature activities.
Calendar of Events
throughout
the Year. This is a list of events that might be of
interest to LPS members.
Opportunities
- outreach programs, educational opportunities etc.
Photo Gallery
for local photographers. Contact lkollett@mac.com if you
would like to contribute photographs.
Earth Day
Recognition Awards
2005
Last
updated 7/17/08 by Linda S. Kollett