Upcoming Events: Mann's Pond Trail and King Philip's Rock and Cave

Sunday, May 20, at 2 p.m.
Mann’s Pond to Ames St. trail walk. ~1 mile round trip, easy-moderate. Park at Mann’s Pond on Billings St. Info: 781- 784-8266 (Keevin).

Saturday, June 23, at 2 p.m.
King Philip’s Rock and Cave trail walk. ~1.5 miles, easy. Park between 81 and 95 Mansfield St, or at 123 Mansfield St. Info: 781-784-4625 (Kurt) or 781-784-3606 (Jim).

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Rain Barrels Available

Rain Barrels for saleTo assist residents with water conservation efforts, the Sharon DPW is offering a limited number of SkyJuice New England Rain Barrels to local residents for $50 each. Rain barrels will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Read more…

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

White suckers spawningEvery 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…

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The Turtles of Sharon

Spotted turtleSince 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…