Fairhaven Conservation Department, Massachusetts

05/04/2026

Want to protect farmland in your community?

Are you a municipal representative, municipal staff, or involved in community land use decisions? Connect with SRPEDD, OCPC, and Wildlands Trust to help support farmland protection efforts in your community!

The Southeastern Regional Economic Development District (SRPEDD), Wildlands Trust (WT), and Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) are partnering to help protect valuable and vulnerable Chapter 61A farmlands in the SRPEDD and OCPC region of southeastern MA by working directly with municipalities to support the use of farmland protection tools.

Municipal representatives and staff can work directly with project partners to identify barriers to farmland protection, learn about farmland protection tools, and facilitate the use of farmland protection tools in their community.

Project offerings include:
• Webinars on Chapter 61A and Right of First Refusal
• Technical assistance on municipal preparedness for land acquisition
• Municipal training on Chapter 61A
• Education on zoning and planning tools that reduce farmland loss
• Using Community Preservation Act funds for Chapter 61A lands

Webinar dates and registration links will be posted through this platform, as well as announcements about opportunities for in-person municipal consulting and technical assistance.

Sign up to receive project offerings and updates! (https://ow.ly/eFJs50YQCBK)

04/22/2026

Stop by Town Hall for Sights and Sounds of Wetlands at 10! Weather looks good to explore after at the Little Bay Conservation area. The time is right to view amphibian eggs and learn about the importance of these temporary pools.

04/17/2026

Walk, bike, scoot or skip down to Cushman Park tomorrow to celebrate Earth Day! We will have demonstrations and hands-on activities! The Park is a great place to start or end an adventure on the bike path! So bring your pet, pack a picnic, or grab a frisbee and come out and play at the park!

04/14/2026

Take a break from yard work and come celebrate our wonderful Mother Earth this Saturday, April 18th from 10:00am-1:00pm.

We will have fun, creative crafts & activities for all ages!

04/09/2026

04/04/2026

Looking for a fun spring activity for the whole family? Join the Conservation Commission/Department and neighborhood friends & partners for education and exploration! 🐸🦎

Bring boots and a curious mind!

04/03/2026

Please stop by the Conservation & Sustainability office at Town Hall or email [email protected] for more information on how to start planting!

Fairhaven residents can apply for community garden beds for the 2026 season at three school locations for $10 annually. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Fairhaven Community Garden

03/24/2026

Have your voice heard!

Thursday March 26th, 2026 @ the Fairhaven Senior Center, 7 - 9 pm

SRPEDD will provide pizza & pasta from Riccardi's Italian Restaurant + beverages for all residents of Fairhaven who participate in this workshop. Please provide feedback on your community's Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and Open Space Recreation Plan (OSRP).

HMP Survey link: https://bit.ly/4sJslv5

Event Registration link: https://bit.ly/4bHlYmp

"What is SRPEDD?"

Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District -- one of 13 regional planning agencies in Massachusetts. SRPEDD serves 27 municipalities in southeastern MA.

"Why are you organizing community engagement workshops?"

This is about the future of your community. We are working with Town of Fairhaven officials, the HMP Committee, and the OSRP Committee to develop two important planning publications. A Hazard Mitigation Plan is valid for 5 years, and an Open Space and Recreation Plan is valid for 10 years. To complete our writing work, we need to incorporate local perspectives. These two roadmaps will unlock grant funding opportunities for the Town when they are fully complete and approved.

Come join us and be part of the planning process. We want to hear your thoughts.

03/18/2026

Fairhaven Residents, please stop in (even if you can only give a few moments) to voice your concerns, share ideas, or learn about future green space and outdoor recreational activities!

Thursday March 26th, 2026 @ the Fairhaven Senior Center, 7 - 9 pm

SRPEDD will provide pizza & pasta from Riccardi's Italian Restaurant + beverages for all residents of Fairhaven who participate in this workshop. Please provide feedback on your community's Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and Open Space Recreation Plan (OSRP).

HMP Survey link: https://bit.ly/4sJslv5

Event Registration link: https://bit.ly/4bHlYmp

"What is SRPEDD?"

Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District -- one of 13 regional planning agencies in Massachusetts. SRPEDD serves 27 municipalities in southeastern MA.

"Why are you organizing community engagement workshops?"

This is about the future of your community. We are working with Town of Fairhaven officials, the HMP Committee, and the OSRP Committee to develop two important planning publications. A Hazard Mitigation Plan is valid for 5 years, and an Open Space and Recreation Plan is valid for 10 years. To complete our writing work, we need to incorporate local perspectives. These two roadmaps will unlock grant funding opportunities for the Town when they are fully complete and approved.

Come join us and be part of the planning process. We want to hear your thoughts.

03/02/2026

Has the Big Thaw got you thinking about where all this snow goes when it melts? 🫣❄️💧Join us at next week’s Natural Heritage of Fairhaven talk: Solutions to Water Pollution!💧🌿

We will be joined by Hilda Maingay and Earle Barnhart, directors of the Green Center in Falmouth, for a talk on creating sustainable systems to address pollution in coastal communities.

We’re going big picture for this one 🌎: they’ll explore how renewable energy ☀️, farming 🌱, fish cultivation 🐟, housing 🏡, and land design all connect—and how these systems can work together to support a healthier environment. They’ll also share innovative, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional sewer systems ♻️ and how these ideas could help protect and clean Massachusetts waterways.

Looking for inspiration—or just ready to reconnect and chat with neighbors after the storm? ☕ We’d love to see you there!

Date: Monday, March 2
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM
Location: UU Auditorium, 102 Green St., Fairhaven (across from the library)

Register: millicentlibrary/events-calendar 📅