Its mission is to enhance awareness of the 3Rs traces its beginnings to over 30 years ago when recycling started in Wellesley. Strives to have fun doing good things for the environment. įriends of Recycling (F.O.R.) is a citizen’s group that Pool, trail system, and community gardens. We work and support conservancy work done by our local Wellesley Conservation Council and The Town of Wellesley's Natural ResourcesĬommission. More information can be found at. Our mission is to save forests, fields and wetland properties in Wellesley for current and future generations.Ĭurrently we are engaged with the 46 acres of land located north of Wellesley College and bounded by Route 135, Weston Road and Turner Roads. The North 40 is home to varied wildlife, a vernal FOMP can be contacted at 78 or 78.įriends of the North 40 is a group of concerned and passionate Wellesley residents that care about theĮnvironment and the importance of undeveloped land in the Town of Wellesley. Members also work directly to maintain the health and beauty of the Pond,īy holding periodic cleanup days along the Pond's shores and by harvesting of weeds and invasive plants, primarily water chestnuts. Selectmen, the most important Town departments concerned with the Pond.įOMP holds meetings where members discuss Town actions and policies that affect the Pond. FOMP officers keep in close contact with Town of Wellesley officials: Natural Resources Commission, Board of Public Works, Recreation Commission and the Board of When state and local issues arise that affect Morses Pond, FOMP is the voice of citizens who care about the well being, utility, and aesthetics of the Pond andĢ. The Association works on two fronts to preserve and protect the pond:ġ. There are no requirements for joining, and everyone interested in the Pond is encouraged to attend FOMP meetings. We all have a stake – join us! Friends of Morses Pond Association (FOMP) is a group of citizens interested in issues affecting Morses Pond. We partner with the Green Collaborative and Townĭepartments to improve Wellesley's natural environment, and we meet a lot of talented, dedicated and nice people along the way. We organize neighborhood initiatives like cleanup days, advocateįor less pesticide use, and sponsor educational films and seminars to raise awareness about the sensitive and valuable resources we inhabit. Tap into the Rosemary Brook alluvial aquifer, which makes the area a Wellhead Protection Area and a Water Supply Protection District. Recreational and scenic resources within the Brookside Area: Scenic Brookside Road, Longfellow Pond, Town Forest, Rosemary Brook and Brookside Community Garden. Wellesley Green Collaborative Participantsįriends of Brookside is a community association dedicated to protecting and preserving the natural, historic, Contact us at to learn our next meeting date. Join us, individually or with your group. Valuable wildlife habitat and much of our town’s water and of course, our involved residents. Innovative Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF) which has led the way in recycling for over 35 years our Natural Resources Commission (NRC), stewards of our town’s lands which provide recreation, The Collaborative builds on Wellesley’s considerable assets, such as our Sustainable Energy Committee (SEC), which works to lower our town’s carbon footprint our Participants in the Collaborative include neighborhood associations, houses of worship, environmental groups and representatives from town boards and departments.Įach group has its own focus, but all are committed to protecting and improving Wellesley’s environment. Share initiatives, brainstorm, and when possible, combine efforts. The goal of the Green Collaborative is a simple one: bring together the people who work towards making our town more sustainable. Welcome to the Wellesley Green Collaborative, a quarterly gathering of environmentally minded organizations.
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