Nature Walks
Nature Walks
Every fall and spring, we sponsor nature walks in one of Acton's Conservation areas. Please join us for a FREE Guided Nature Walk with our guide, Tom Tidman, Director of Acton’s Natural Resources Department. Enrollment is limited to 20 school-aged children. This is not a drop-off event; children must be accompanied by an adult, but siblings are welcome.
Tom Tidman on a Fall Nature Walk
Using the Acton, Naturally Guides, we find seasonal flora and fauna at one of the town's conservation areas, such as, the Acton Arboretum, Nara Park or the Trail Through Time.
Acton Nature Guide
During Nature Walks, we reference the Acton Nature Guide, updated for 2022, to identify indigenous species and find local, seasonal flora and fauna. You can borrow an Acton Nature Guide from the Acton Memorial Library or the West Acton Citizens' Library or you can purchase an Acton Nature Guide guide at Pedal Power on Route 2A in Acton or Unicorn Books in West Acton. Find out more.
The Acton Nature Guide was sponsored by the Town of Acton Natural Resources Department with Support from AB PIP STEM.
Map of Acton Conservation Areas
Nashoba Brook/Camp Acton/Spring Hill/Robbins Hill
Stoneymeade
Wetherbee Land
Great Hill
Pratt's Brook
Heath Hen Meadow
Pacy
Guggins Brook
Jenks Land
Bulette/Town Forest
Grassy Pond
Nagog Hill
Will's Hole/Town Forest
Arboretum
Wright Hill
Morrison Farm
Acton Canoe Launch/Assabet River Trail