VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - DelCarte Turtle Nesting Habitat
Upcoming Events - Saturday, October 14
Now that the rain has subsided, it is time to get outside and enjoy some of our open spaces!
Share Your Thoughts - Charles River Flood Model Public Survey
What is your top concern about how climate change will effect you, your family, and your community? Are you concerned about the potential... more ››
Conservation Commission Vacancy - Apply Now!
Adventure Scientists - Help Protect Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)
Do you like to travel and explore outside of Franklin? Do you frequent western and southern Massachusetts? Help further the knowledge of... more ››
A Regional Collaboration
Conservation Commission Meeting RESCHEDULED from August 24 to August 22
FRANKLIN CONSERVATION COMMISSIONAGENDAAugust 24, 2023
2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan Final Public Hearing TONIGHT June 20, 2023 - Review of Draft OSRP
The last Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) public hearing is tonight, February 20 from 6-8p in the Council Chambers, second floor of... more ››
DRAFT 2023 OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN IS OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH JULY 12, 2023
Draft 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan Comment Period - DELAYED
Please note that the comment period for the draft 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan is delayed until later this week. More details to... more ››
Why did the turtle cross the road?
Across Massachusetts, spring is the season of movement. Hibernating animals emerge from their winter resting areas in search of food and... more ››
Corrected Abutter Notification - 585 King Street Request for Determination of Applicability - June 1, 2023 at 7:00 pm
On behalf of the Applicant, MP Properties III, LLC c/o Marcus Partners, LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. (LEC) has submitted a Request... more ››
2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Open Space Accessibility, Trails, Bike Paths, Town Connectivity - Thursday May 18
The Conservation Commission will hold its Seventh Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting this Thursday, May 18 from 6-7p... more ››
RESCHEDULED Earth Day at DelCarte on Sunday, May 7 from 9AM to 1PM
May 5 OSRP Office Hours - New Start Time 10:45 AM
The Open Space and Recreation Plan Office Hours scheduled for this Friday, May 5, will be briefly delayed. Instead of beginning at 10:00am... more ››
2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Habitat Protection, Ecosystem Restoration, Other Conservation Lands - Thursday May 4
The Conservation Commission will hold its Eighth Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting this Thursday, May 4 from 6-7pm... more ››
2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey CLOSING APRIL 30
We want to hear from you!
2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan Second Public Hearing TONIGHT
The second Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) public hearing is tonight, April 25, from 6-8p in the Multi-Purpose Room of the... more ››
2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Forests, Trees, Green Space, and other Conservation Lands - Thursday April 20
The Conservation Commission will hold its Seventh Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting this Thursday, April 20 from 6-... more ››