Conservation News & Announcements

2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan Second Public Hearing TUESDAY APRIL 25

The second Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) public hearing is this Tuesday, April 25, from 6-8p in the Multi-Purpose Room of... more ››

OSRP Focus Group Schedule - Next Meeting April 6 at 6:00pm in Town Council Chambers

2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - DelCarte and Beaver Pond - Thursday April 6

The Conservation Commission will hold its Seventh Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting this Thursday, April 6 from 6-... more ››

Blue spotted salamander egg mass - Photo by Jacob Kugel

Vernal Pools - An Important Part of the Franklin Landscape

Vernal pools play an integral part in the function of our Franklin ecosystem and are commonly found throughout the entirety of the... more ››

Earth Day at DelCarte Flier

Save the Date! Earth Day Celebration at the DelCarte Conservation Area

An event for children and families! Come join the Franklin Conservation Commission, Department of Public Works, Department of Conservation... more ››

DATE AND LOCATION CLARIFICATION - SPRUCE POND NOTICE OF INTENT - APRIL 6 CONSERVATION COMMISSION MEETING

The Conservation Commission Public Hearing for a Notice of Intent filed by SOLitude Lake Management will first begin at the April 6... more ››

OSRP Focus Group Schedule - Last updated February 28, 2023

2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Maple Hill - Wednesday March 22

The Conservation Commission will hold its sixth Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting this Wednesday, March 22 from 6-... more ››

DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE: March 23, 2023 Conservation Commission Meeting

The Conservation Commissioner meeting scheduled for March 23, 2023 will now be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 7pm in Room 326A at... more ››

Converse and Conserve Flier

Converse and Conserve Workshop - Location Change: Room 326A

Please note that the Converse and Conserve Workshop will now take place in Room 326A at Town Hall, instead of Council Chambers....

Converse and Conserve Flier

Converse and Conserve Workshop - Come Learn About Programs That Allow Your Property to Work for You and Create a Family Legacy

Your land is a part of your legacy. Deciding what will happen to your land after you are gone is the next critical step of being a good... more ››

Congrats on Your Award - Conservation Commissioner of the Year Award

Congratulations Commissioner Jeff Livingstone - Conservation Commissioner of the Year Award 2023

Commissioner Jeff Livingstone has selflessly served on the Franklin Conservation Commission (FCC) for over 13 years and throughout the... more ››

OSRP Focus Group Meeting Schedule

DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE - Maple Hill Open Space and Recreation Focus Group Meeting

The Maple Hill Open Space and Recreation Plan focus group meeting will now be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 6pm in Room 326A... more ››

OSRP Focus Group Meeting Schedule, Last Updated February 28 2023

2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Riverbend Conservation Area - Thursday March 9

The Conservation Commission will hold its fifth Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting this Thursday, March 9 from 6-7p... more ››

OSRP Survey QR Code

Schmidt's Farm Open Space and Recreation Plan Meeting Recording

In case you missed it, the Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) Schmidt's Farm meeting was last Thursday, February 23, 2023 and can be... more ››

OSRP Focus Group Schedule Page

2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Schmidt Farm - Thursday February 23

The Conservation Commission will hold its fourth Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting this Thursday, February 23 from... more ››

2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan First Public Hearing TONIGHT

The first Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) public hearing is tonight, February 21, from 6-8p in the Council Chambers, second... more ››

OSRP Flier

2023 OSRP First Public Hearing - Location Change

Due to the recent closing of the Franklin Senior Center, the 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan public hearing on February 21 from... more ››

Franklin Future Leaders

Thank You Franklin Future Leaders for Planting Grasses for the DelCarte Turtle Nesting Habitat

Last Thursday, the Franklin Future Leaders planted big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), little bluestem (Schizachyrium ... more ››

Take the 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey! - NOW AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 30

UPDATE: THE OSRP SURVEY IS NOW AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 30It's the moment we've all been waiting for...the... more ››

OSRP Focus Group Meeting Schedule

2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Recreation School Facilities and Parks (ADA Compliance Included) - Thursday February 9

The Conservation Commission will hold its third Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting this Thursday, February 9 from 6-... more ››

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