Conservation Commission News & Announcements

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Here is the New “Greenscapes Guide” How-to for Your Yard!

Though needing to stay at home during this time, many are spending time outdoors and preparing their yards for the upcoming warmer seasons.

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Please provide your feedback - Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program (MVP)

The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant program (MVP) provides support for Massachusetts cities and towns to plan for climate change... more ››

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Checklist for an Environmentally-Healthy Yard!

Checklist for an Environmentally-Healthy Yard!1.   Go Green with your Lawn

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Planning & Conservation hosts workshop for Lynnfield ConCom and bordering communities!

Lynnfield Planning & Conservation hosted a Massachusetts Assoc. of Conservation Commissions (MACC) workshop March 10 “Understanding the... more ››

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Why Choose Native Plants for Your Yard?

Native plants save you time and money:  They don’t require fertilizers. They require fewer pesticides than lawns.

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Properly maintained, your septic system benefits your family and the environment!

With the exception of a very few commercial properties, Lynnfield is a septic system community. Properly maintained septic systems are... more ››

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Grow Native Massachusetts' Claudia Thompson presents FREE program April 23, 7pm - Meeting House

Kick off Spring with the Lynnfield Tree Committee and a special FREE program by Grow Native Massachusetts at the... more ››

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Town Officials Convene for Community Resilience Building Workshop!

On February 5, Town officials participated in the Community Resilience Building Workshop, a first step to certification as an "MVP... more ››

Keeping Water Clean - 5th graders and Greenscapes

Lynnfield's 5th Graders to participate in 2-day "Keeping Water Clean" program!

In continuing the Town’s partnership with the Greenscapes North Shore Coalition Lynnfield 5th graders will participate in an educational 2-... more ››

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Always "Scoop the Poop"! Dog poop belongs in the trash.

There are misconceptions out there, but the fact is...dog waste is bad for our environment. It is a pollutant to our stormwater, and its... more ››

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Simple Indoor Water-Saving Measures for Everyone!

Here are some simple indoor water saving measures you can take now to conserve water and reduce your water expenses. Put into place now,... more ››

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Let’s start the conversation! FREE “Talking About Water Workshop”

What are the challenges to clean, plentiful water? What changes can towns and individuals adopt to improve water quality? The first step is... more ››

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Recycling Survey Results are In!

DPW Director John Tomasz presented the results of the new Recycling Committee’s town-wide survey at the November 20, 2019 Board of... more ››

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"So, What’s a Public Shade Tree?"

Public shade trees are trees within a public way or on the boundaries of public roads.

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Lynnfield Initiates Organic Lawn Care Program on Town Common!

The septic replacement project on the Town Common is completed – the site has been graded, loamed and seeded – and ready for grass... more ››

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How Can We All Keep Lynnfield Stormwater Clean? (2-min. video)

It’s not hard to do, but we all may not be aware of these easy ways to keep our Lynnfield stormwater clean. ... more ››

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Planning & Conservation Updates Signage on Conservation Lands

Lynnfield Planning & Conservation has begun updating its Conservation lands’ signage. The DPW is replacing the outdated Conservation... more ››

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Lynnfield joins PIE-Rivers Partnership’s new “Town Reps” program!

Emilie Cademartori, Director of Planning & Conservation, will represent Lynnfield as part of the new Town Reps program for the PIE-... more ››

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Please keep fall leaves out of streets and away from wetlands.

A seasonal reminder - - please don’t blow or rake leaves, grass clippings, brush or tree branches into the street. They actually leach... more ››

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Trees just keep giving back to communities!

The City of Baltimore and its residents are benefitting from the City’s aggressive approach to planting and maintaining its urban trees.

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