Burlington Conservation

08/12/2026

Across the Mystic River watershed, over 2,400 storm drains have been adopted. Have you adopted yours? When you adopt a storm drain, you help protect your neighborhood from flooding and keep pollution out of our rivers and streams. Signing up is easy. Just visit www.mysticriver.org/adopt-a-drain to find a storm drain near you!

08/11/2026

The Conservation Commission is meeting this Thursday -- check out what's on the agenda!

This meeting will be held in the Town Hall Main Hearing Room at 6:30PM on August 13th, 2026 to discuss the above projects. More information can be found at: burlington.org/211/Conservation-Commission

07/28/2026

Town of Burlington Conservation Administrator Eileen Coleman shares...

07/23/2026

Congratulations to the Burlington Garden Club, Burlington, MA for their award winning Pollinator Partnership project. We are so lucky to have such an innovative and hardworking Garden Club!

The Burlington Garden Club was awarded the prestigious William J. Thompson Award for its Pollinator Partnership project during the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts’ 99th Annual Meeting on June 4 […]

07/08/2026

What’s on the agenda for the July 9th Conservation Commission meeting? We’re so glad you asked!

The Conservation Commission will meet in the Town Hall Main Hearing Room at 6:30PM on July 9th, 2026 to discuss the above projects. More information can be found at: burlington.org/211/Conservation-Commission

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/