News, features and photos from Lincoln, Mass.
Dear Lincoln neighbors, We understand that during these stressful times, access to green spaces is more important than ever. In the past few months, we’ve noticed an increasing number of neighbors using our private property for their walks, hikes, and runs as other town and state properties have closed. Although we are always happy to…
Lincoln will adopt Gov. Charlie Baker’s May 1 order to wear face masks in public, superseding a rule passed by the town’s Board of Health on April 29. Meanwhile, officials are keeping a close eye on trail traffic in town and are mulling steps to take if they get too crowded with walkers as the…
Discussion on surviving domestic violence The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable will host an online discussion of “Covid-19’s Impact on Survivors of Domestic Violence” on Tuesday, May 12 at 3 p.m. on Zoom. To register, go to domesticviolenceroundtable.org. Social distancing is a necessary strategy for keeping the community safe during this pandemic, but isolation in one’s home…
Virtual Carnival: resource for Lincoln online activities Lincoln now has its own Virtual Carnival with links to online programs designed to stimulate, educate, support and motivate residents of all ages. The programs by town organizations include: Home-based exercise classes and children’s activities offered by the Parks and Recreation Department Active Aging, Stretch and Flex, and…
Kids’ programs this week from Farrington NatureLinc Farrington NatureLinc is going virtual with partners sites to offer with live streaming outdoor adventures and nature crafts for kids twice every day this week. Topics will be: Tuesday, April 21 — Cairns and Rocks (11 a.m.), Flowing Water (2 p.m.) Wednesday, April 22 — Earth Day (11 a.m.),…
Alert town to fallen limbs on trails The recent storm and high winds brought down a number of trees onto trails in Lincoln. If it’s just a small branch, walkers can help by moving it off to the side, but for larger branches or trees, contact the Conservation Commission with the precise location and the…
The Lincoln-based Mass Audubon has named David O’Neill as the 11th president of the state’s largest nature conservation organization. He succeeds Gary Clayton, who will retire in May after more than 30 years with Mass Audubon (the last five as president). O’Neill has dedicated his professional career to conservation. For the last five years, he…
The Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary is set to host its annual Groundhog Day event on Sunday, Feb. 2, with a focus on climate science and weather. Climate Action Day will feature activities centered on what children and adults can do to learn about and respond to the effects of climate change. The event will again…
Lincoln’s annual Winter Carnival sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department kicks off on Thursday, Jan. 30. The weekend is designed to foster a sense of community throughout the Town of Lincoln. All events are sponsored by local organizations. Ongoing Build your snow sculpture when snow arrives, then snap a photo with you in it…
The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust is creating a corridor of biodiversity and climate resilience throughout the town of Lincoln by rebuilding functionally diverse native ecosystems through pollinator habitat installations based on scientific study. The following events are free and open to all. For more information, visit lincolnconservation.org. Threatened Ecosystems: The People-Plant-Pollinator Solution Sunday, Jan. 26…