Conservation Commission authorizes Taking Back Nature Program
Conservation Commission · Meeting of August 4, 2026
BOLTON — Conservation Commission launches Taking Back Nature Program for young children. The commission voted unanimously 4-0 to authorize the Conservation Agent to conduct the program, a monthly outdoor education offering for children under age 5 at Bolton conservation properties. The Conservation Agent is exploring grant funding opportunities to support the initiative.
The commission also voted 3-1 to authorize comments on new DEP Regulations 1.5 revisions, with Commissioner Scott Geer dissenting because he wanted to review the final letter first. The commission tabled consideration of a Japanese Knotweed herbicide treatment proposal at 220 Berlin Road pending a written narrative.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of August 4, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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