Upcoming Events

Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m.
Beaver Brook trail walk. ~ 1.6 miles, easy. Park at end of Sharon train station (Providence side) (side without the station house). Info: 781-774-0095 (Leo) or 781-784-4625 (Kurt).

Saturday, June 1, at 2 p.m.
Mann’s Pond to Ames St. (Massapoag Trail) walk. ~1 mile, easy-moderate. Park at Mann’s Pond on Billings St. Info: 781-4625 (Kurt).

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Support Conservation-oriented Water Rates in Sharon

Support conservation-oriented water rates Sharon's conservation-oriented water rates have helped reduce Sharon's well pumping by approximately 100 million gallons per year (i.e. 20% less water usage) over the past few years. This reduction saves money, improves drinking water quality, and protects the local environment (see the article about water rates). Please support Sharon's conservation water rates by signing the petition that urges the board of selectmen to keep the existing water rate structure.

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: Kestrel

KestrelWith this kestrel patrolling the skies near Gavins Pond Dam this spring, five of the six bluebird houses there have gone unused. Also called sparrow hawks, kestrels are the smallest falcons. (Photo by Paul Lauenstein)

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Sharon’s Goose Guests

Ross's Goose photo by Josh SimonsMany years ago, it is said, Sharon folks maintained flocks of what are called Judas or toller geese. These Canadian geese (Branta canadensis) stayed put and did not migrate. (Geese raised in captivity never learn to migrate.) Their purpose was to lure wild geese down out of the skies. Then, as was the custom, these avian guests would be invited by Sharon families to their Christmas dinners. The descendants of Sharon’s once-perfidious fowl still follow in their forebears’ footsteps, but in a more agreeable way. Read more about Sharon's geese…