MassWildlife is offering three free guided walking tours from Belchertown to East Falmouth this fall, exploring invasive species, pine barrens, and restored woodlands. Registration is required.
Category: Environment
MassWildlife urges residents to remove bird feeders as black bears search for food
As hungry black bears emerge from their winter dens throughout Massachusetts, state wildlife officials are urging residents to remove bird feeders and secure trash, livestock, and pets.
Stow receives statewide award for sustainability, clean energy efforts
The Town of Stow received a Leading By Example Recognition Award for sweeping sustainability work, a state honor officials said reflects years of decarbonization planning, energy upgrades, and community commitment.
Two Leominster businesses fined over $75K for environmental violations
MassDEP fined D&R Environmental Services and Leaktite Corporation a combined $75,020 this week for violations involving asbestos handling, air pollution, and hazardous waste management.
Mass. Department of Conservation is giving away free native plant kits in honor of “Growing Wild Day”
To mark the fifth year of its Growing Wild program, Massachusetts will distribute free native plant kits at 27 locations statewide and has officially declared May 30 “Growing Wild Day,” DCR announced.
Arborist rescues turkey trapped 30 feet up in tree in Brewster
Brewster Animal Control responded to an unusual call—a turkey hanging upside down in a tree. Unable to free itself, the bird was rescued by arborist Chris Lombardi, who climbed 30 feet to bring it down safely. The turkey was taken to WildCare in Eastham for evaluation.
Phillipston Community Preservation Committee denies funding for Bates Powers Dam, citing liability concerns
The Phillipston Community Preservation Committee unanimously rejected a grant request for up to $750,000 to rehabilitate the Bates Powers Dam, citing liability concerns and uncertainty over the project’s feasibility.
Ashburnham awarded $375K for culvert replacement as part of state culvert replacement training site
A state-funded initiative in Ashburnham will replace a degraded culvert, improving public safety, wildlife habitats, and climate resilience while training local road managers on infrastructure upgrades.
MassWildlife launches high-tech radio tracking study to protect wood thrush populations
Using advanced radio tracking technology, MassWildlife and partners are studying wood thrush migration and survival to support conservation efforts for forest songbirds.
Greater Lawrence Technical School students help clean Spicket River, removing large debris and 300 syringes
On September 21, 2024, 16 students from Greater Lawrence Technical School’s Interact Club participated in a cleanup of the Spicket River, removing significant debris and over 300 syringes.