Sharon Friends of Conservation was started in 1988 “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, hold work parties to maintain trails, and lead hikes to encourage everyone to enjoy the unique beauty of Sharon’s natural environment.

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Creature of the Month: Praying Mantis

This praying mantis was photographed in a Sharon backyard raspberry patch in October. It is about 5 inches long. A praying mantis is a carnivore. Adult females sometimes eat their mate just after — or even during! — mating. Thankfully for future generations of the mantis, this behavior does not seem to deter males from mating.
Photo by Paul Lauenstein.

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