Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship
Since 2005, the Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship, an independent group of resident volunteers, has maintained the town’s open space and community gardens, and hosted free community events to build a sense of community and stewardship.
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A Train Whistle in the Distance.
Well, life in Chelmsford is starting to enter that rhythm again. The windows are open tonight, and the air has that cool stillness that only seems to happen in late spring before summer really kicks the door in. I was gently woken up by the sound of the train whistle...
Playground that Leave Scars
From Hot Metal to ADA Access… and What It Really Costs Over Time Before getting into this, a quick note. COSS is a 501(c)(3) organization. We support improvements to open space and accessibility, but we do not support or oppose any specific articles before this...
UFO at Red Wing Farm?
It does not take much for something odd to show up in my feed, and today was no different. This morning it was something about the Exeter UFO Festival coming up this September in Exeter, New Hampshire. It is not just a random event either. The whole thing traces back...
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COSS supports individuals, community groups, and organizations through outdoor projects, educational efforts, and service initiatives. Our work includes assisting Scouts and nonprofits, helping local farmers, maintaining trails and gardens, building accessible infrastructure, and repurposing donated tools for public use.
Scouting
The Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship actively works with Scouting America. Since 2005 we have helped Scouts with over 20 Eagle projects and numerous camp-outs and educational nature walks.
Land Trusts and Conservation
The Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship works with Land Trusts and Conservation groups in Chelmsford and surrounding towns to preserve, improve, and protect the Open Spaces.
Local Farming
The Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship has supported local farmers and community growers helping to set up full hoop style green houses and individual growers' raised garden beds.
Wildlife Preservation
As stewards of open spaces, we aim to protect many locations for use by humans and wildlife - both flora and fauna. We aim to preserve native plants (especially pollinators) and make spaces that will attract wildlife. We support initiatives like the Newhouse Wildlife Rescue and provide native pollinator plants to those who would like to use them.
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Every time you think of a city, you have to think green, green, green. Every time you see concrete jungle, you must find open spaces. And when you find open spaces, make it so people can get to them.
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