Conservation Commission News
Mason’s Natural Resources by The Mason Conservation Commission Thursday, March 1 7:30 pm ~ Town Hall Your personal knowledge of your land, neighborhood or town is needed as large format maps are based on data from state and federal sources. Assistance in checking accuracy and completeness of data is encouraged. The maps depict different...
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THERE WAS STANDING ROOM ONLY AT the big cat presentation given by Bill Betty back in November. He shared amazing photographs from throughout the country, interesting data and first-hand experiences. Various theories that explain how mountain lions are rapidly reoccupying the northeast were explored. There have been mountain lions seen in the north end...
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The Jackson Road trestle has been reopened for walking, running and horseback riding. The Wilton Lyndeborough Winter Wanderers Snowmobile Club, along with members from other clubs, installed plywood as temporary decking until a permanent, long-lasting deck can be crafted in 2012. Last weekend, the Winter Wanderers, Conservation Commission members and other volunteers cut and...
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On Wednesday, November 30, moun tain lion advocates presented an outstanding program to a standingroom- only audience of 114 people from throughout the Monadnock and Souhegan area. Folks from Amherst to Walpole and Lyndeborough to Ashby, including nearly every town within those areas, were enthused by excellent photos and information provided by Bill Betty...
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With the prolonged warm weather, bird feeders should remain in storage as bears are still actively foraging as they increase weight to sustain them throughout the winter. Mother Nature is supplying plenty of food for birds now. New Hampshire Fish and Game Department has suggestions for living in harmony with bears. Although black bears...
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BILL BETTY, A MOUNTAIN LION ADVOCATE FROM RHODE ISLAND, WILL BRING US the latest information regarding mountain lions in New England and throughout North America on Wednesday, November 30, from 7 to 9 pm at the Town Hall. He will share amazing photographs from throughout the country, interesting data and first-hand experiences. The various...
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Greetings all, Just off the phone with Wally Brown. Both, Old Home Day and the Wolf Rockers’ Chicken BBQ have been postponed to Sunday, September 11th. There will be a meeting next week to determine the events and new schedule. Stay tuned for an announcement on this website regarding the September 11th schedule. Be...
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Mason Old Home Day August 28, 2011 11 am – 4 pm To be held on the Town Common Contact Wally Brown at 878-1481 for more info. Donations Accepted to Benefit the Gazebo Project. Music Festival (from 11 – 4 pm) The Over Easy Band, the Hurricane Hill Band and others! Annual Wolf Rockers Chicken BBQ <- follow...
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ONE DAY LAST WEEK AS I WAS DRIVING ON Merriam Hill Rd., a large, grey coyote ran across the road from the apple orchard to the cornfield across the way. As he dashed across the field, he turned his head just slightly to see who or what may be behind him. He was very...
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MAJOR SECTIONS OF MASON’S RAIL trail are infested with Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) and Black Swallow-Wort (Cynanchum louiseae). Knot weed, commonly known as bamboo, is easily spread through pieces being broken off by vehicles or people; those small segments quickly develop into a new plant. Moving soil which contains roots or shoots easily creates...
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