Sharon Friends of Conservation was founded in 1986. Our mission is to support and work with the Sharon (MA) Conservation Commission “to promote,
encourage and foster the preservation, care and maintenance of
all
public lands, waters and wildlife in the Town of Sharon, Massachusetts
in order to further the recreation and enjoyment of the town’s
residents.”
It is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.
SFOC sponsors interesting and informative meetings, holds work
parties to maintain trails, and leads hikes to encourage everyone
to enjoy the unique beauty of Sharon’s natural environment.
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Featured Sighting: White Suckers Spawning
Every
spring shortly after tax day, white suckers (Catostomus
commersonii),
which are carp-like bottom feeders, ascend the streams that feed the
lakes and ponds where they live to spawn. When they reach gravel beds
with swiftly flowing oxygenated water, the females and males align their
bodies, fins erect, and and release eggs and sperm to mix in the water.
Their thrashing tails mix the eggs and sperm, ensuring fertilization. View
a video
by Paul Lauenstein…
View more Sharon wildlife sightings… | Submit a plant or animal sighting…
The Turtles of Sharon
Since
they are such a quiet clan, we tend to forget the chelonian inhabitants
of our town. Sharon is home to six species of turtle: snapping
turtles, spotted turtles, Blandings turtles, painted turtles,
box turtles, and mud turtles (aka musk turtles). Some are more
visible than others. Read more…
