Burlington Conservation

06/15/2026

Learn about how caterpillars are vital to healthy ecosystems and how to create habitat in your own yard at a free showing of The Extraordinary Caterpillar at the Lexington Venue on June 16.
This is part of Lexington's Living landscape's Pollinator Month Film Festival!

Lexington Living Landscapes-sponsored events

06/11/2026

When you’re mowing your lawn this season, be mindful that grass clippings can be harmful to rivers and streams. If you choose to mow, be sure to bag your clippings, compost them, or — better yet — leave them where they fall to naturally fertilize your lawn!

06/05/2026

Growing Wild is offering FREE Pollinator Garden Starter Kits at parterning nursery locations around the state as part of a movement to improve native habitat in Massachusetts! This only happens once a year, and kits are only available while supplies last!

Growing Wild Massachusetts is a statewide initiative that focuses on supporting pollinators through native planting. For the sixth year in a row, they will distribute hundreds of native plant starter kits from nearly two dozen locations across the state.

05/06/2026

We’re looking for summer staff! Do you love the great outdoors? Are you looking for a summer job? You could be the perfect fit! Apply now at tinyurl.com/StreamCleaning2026 or by clicking the link in our bio!

05/01/2026

Rain barrels are still available. Order by May 17 for collection at Town Hall.

It's time for our rain barrel drive again! Every two years, we partner with The Great American Rain Barrel Company to distribute rain barrels! This year, the order deadline is May 17th, for our May 30th pickup event happening from 9-11 AM at Burlington Town Hall (29 Center Street).

Rain Barrels are a great way to capture rain water for personal use -- and to save money! Water collected in rain barrels can also be great for use in drought conditions, which is something we've been seeing more of in Massachusetts in recent years. Consider investing in a Rain Barrel this year -- or be ready to patiently wait two more years for this program to come back around! Order now at: https://www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com/community/

04/28/2026

We are always looking for folks interested in advocating for the trees in Burlington! If that sounds like you, send an email to [email protected] to get involved. 🌳🌲

Small Trees Make a Big Impact in Burlington🌲

Yesterday at the Library, the Conservation Department partnered with Neighborhood Forest, a nonprofit that provides free trees to children, to distribute Fraser Fir seedlings to local families. Participants signed up in advance and stopped by to pick up their trees to plant at home.

Lucy Hansen from the Town’s Conservation Department helped lead the effort, connecting with families and sharing how these small seedlings can grow into a lasting part of Burlington’s landscape.

Interested in helping expand Burlington’s tree canopy? If you’d like to get involved in future initiatives like this, contact the Conservation Department at [email protected] or 781-270-1655.

Pictured Below: Assistant Conservation Administrator Lucy Hansen

04/09/2026

TRAIL CLOSURE ALERT: All trail heads at Fox Hill Elementary will be closed beginning tomorrow and will stay closed for the duration of construction. Most trails will still be accessible via the Sawmill Brook Conservation Area. Trail maps for Sawmill Brook can be found on our website!

04/08/2026

Did you know that phosphorus-based fertilizers from your lawn can harm plants and animals in our waterways? Limit your fertilizer this Spring to keep our local waterways healthy! Thank you to .river.watershed for this great video!

04/06/2026

Black Earth is offering 20% off your first invoice for curbside composting for new customers in honor of Earth Month. Sign up to divert your food waste!

04/02/2026

We're having a community cleanup! Come join us from 9-12pm on April 11th at Mill Pond Conservation Area to help keep our green spaces clean and healthy in celebration of Earth Day. 🌿🌱🌎🌳🍃

Afterwards, we will have a reception on the Town Common with snacks and other surprises. Scan the QR code below or go to tinyurl.com/BuzzCleanup to let us know you're coming and to receive updates from us! We're so excited to see you all out there!