Sharon Friends of Conservation was founded in 1986. Our mission is to support and work with the Sharon (MA) Conservation Commission “to promote,
encourage and foster the preservation, care and maintenance of
all
public lands, waters and wildlife in the Town of Sharon, Massachusetts
in order to further the recreation and enjoyment of the town’s
residents.”
It is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.
SFOC sponsors interesting and informative meetings, holds work
parties to maintain trails, and leads hikes to encourage everyone
to enjoy the unique beauty of Sharon’s natural environment.
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Sighting of the Month: Great Blue Heron Rookery
This great blue heron nest was part of a rookery consisting of many heron nests clustered in a small area at Moose Hill. The forest floor was spattered in white guano. It appears from the photo that the herons were as interested in me as I was in them. Note how their eyes stick out a little and are able to swivel so they can peer downwards. I imagine this trait is useful when the herons are wading around the edge of a pond looking for fish. Photo by Paul Lauenstein.
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Sharon's Water Resources
Take a virtual tour of Sharon's water resources with this slideshow presentation (5mb PDF). It's packed with photos, facts and figures to help you get a better understanding of the challenges facing Sharon's water supply as the town grows.
