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The Trails were There for You; Are You There for the Trails? WFTA Membership Plummets Year over Year

Posted on 2nd August 2021 by Weston Owl Leave a comment

Last year during the worst of the pandemic, usage of Weston conservation land skyrocketed. Residents and non-residents alike sought out peaceful distancing in the white-pine and hardwood forests, and the open meadows and wetlands and streams. Along with that, membership in the non-profit Weston Forest & Trail Association (WFTA) also climbed into the hundreds, as trail users realized how the

Did You Know? The Merriams and Cherry Brook Farm

Posted on 9th June 2021 by Weston Owl Leave a comment

The Owl debated this morning between talking more about water bills (gah!) or spending some time with one of her favorite old families, the Merriams. Those of you who take that winding road on the northside of town may know its namesake (not personally–no one is that old) but many may not know the full history of this family who

Knotweed Warriors Win First Battle at Brush Dump, Leave Body Bags

Posted on 7th June 2021 by Weston Owl One comment

If you walk past the Brush Dump on Merriam Street in the next few days, you will see the clear result of a massive but not really bloody battle against the Japanese knotweed that is taking over the town. In the weekend’s brutal heat, a group of intrepid volunteer Knotweed Warriors took their weapons of choice to the dirt pile

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Celebrating National Trails Day in Weston

Posted on 5th June 2021 by Weston Owl One comment

Today is National Trails Day, a holiday we arguably (because we like to argue) celebrate every day in Weston, with almost 100 miles of trails and 2,000 acres of conserved land. If the day brings no more than an appreciation of those who came before and saw the value of outdoor nature access for all, then Weston is winning. But

Conservation Takes First Steps to Eradicate Knotweed at Brush dump: Volunteers Needed

Posted on 2nd June 2021 by Weston Owl 3 comments

For those of you who missed #knotweedgate, an episode when the town of Weston unknowingly planted Japanese knotweed in the town center, the bottom line is we have a large, extremely difficult invasive issue in this town. What we all know now is that the culprit for the town center debacle is the fill coming from an area in the

Meet Jordan McCarron, Weston’s New Conservation Administrator

Posted on 2nd June 2021 by Weston Owl Leave a comment

Almost exactly one month ago today, Jordan McCarron came to Weston as our new Conservation Administrator, stepping into the opening left when Michele Grzenda moved to Lincoln. The Owl has almost forgiven Lincoln for stealing Michele, mostly because they have a large Minute Man group and are not afraid to use it. And, having met and talked with Jordan a

The Horses Are Back at Dickson Ring This Saturday, June 5

Posted on 1st June 2021 by Weston Owl Leave a comment

This weekend the horses are back at the Ruth B. Dickson Memorial Rings on Concord Road in an event run by the Tierney Equine Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to maintaining open land and equine sports in Weston. The Tierney Schooling Show starts at 9 am on Saturday, June 5, and ends when the horses get tired. Actually, the Owl has

Did You Know? No Disturb Zones and Tree Removal Policy

Posted on 27th May 2021 by Weston Owl Leave a comment

Many folks new to Weston, and even some long-time residents, don’t realize that Weston does have a wetlands protection and tree removal policy. As a well-known tree-lover in town, the Owl receives a photo a week from people who are horrified by the clear-cutting of trees on private property. While most developers in town do know the law about this,

Organic Poison Ivy Removal – The Good News and the Bad News

Posted on 26th May 2021 by Weston Owl Leave a comment

Four years ago the Owl noticed some three-leaved vines heading up a couple of white pines in the back yard. Being massively allergic to poison ivy and with an aversion to chemical remedies, what’s a person to do? Call Pesky Pete. Pete Barron is the owner and operator of Pesky Pete’s Poison Ivy Removal, an organic poison ivy removal company.

Weston Celebrates World Bee Day

Posted on 20th May 2021 by Weston Owl Leave a comment

The town of Weston and the Weston Plant Pollinator Alliance encourage Westonians and all our neighbors to celebrate today the little fuzzies that call our yards home. While this year’s Bee parade has been canceled, there is no reason you still can’t put on the old yellow and black. While the Owl admits to frequently making stuff up, this holiday

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