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The Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship – What We Are and How to Get Involved

The Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship is an independent group of volunteers working with the Chelmsford Conservation Commission. It was established in November 2005 by residents who enjoy hiking, being productive and doing things outdoors. While the Conservation Commission manages and protects open space property in the town of Chelmsford, the Stewards maintain and improve the trail systems within these open spaces – anything from picking up trash and keeping the trails free of fallen trees to replacing worn out bridges and kiosks. Stewards provide a daily presence and ongoing maintenance so these special properties can be enjoyed by all.

To enjoy the open spaces in town, you are at the right place for photos, locations and to download trail maps. The trails are perfect for anyone who enjoys a leisurely walk or a quick run through the woods. Loop trails start and end at the parking lots and run anywhere from ½ mile to three miles in length.

For those interested in volunteering, click on our contact links on the left or call Phil Stanway at 978-273-1474. The program welcomes people who are retired, families, scout troops and companies looking to give back to the community with a few volunteer hours. In less than two years the Stewards have rehabilitated and improved trails on close to 1,000 acres of Chelmsford Open Space. The program has a lot to offer and we need motivated people to help keep it growing.



Click here pictures of all our current sites and work we are up to on them>

If you want to explore Chelmsford click on the Camera icon to the left.

Click here for Photos from 2009 Amazing Decorated Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt
Click here for trail maps so you dont get lost

Up to the minute updates on Facebook!

Posted by: pstanway on Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 11:29 AM 27 Reads
Cell_Phone
We now also have a facebook page 'Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship' if you are on facebook you should add this as this contains up to the minute photo and updates on where we are and what we are doing. This is great if you want to know whats going on and where you can come and join us. Most of us now have phones with photos and internet so we can update form the sites as work is going on.

coool




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Russell Cleanup undeway

Posted by: pstanway on Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 09:55 AM 32 Reads
Road_Works
went over to clear blow-downs and drainage. I did most of the single track except upper-white, the shorter part of orange (from purple), and lollipop. Nothing big down, but lots of small things. The pump-track is now a pool. - James



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Clean up starts Feb 27

Posted by: pstanway on Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 09:54 AM 22 Reads
Trashcan
We will start the day at 8am at Jones cafe woth coffee and then head out and start clean ups (Rain nor snow nor dark of night will stop us from our appointed rounds) IF you want to join up buzz me 978-273-1474... you will get Wet and muddy

Known issues:
1) Bridge at Crooked out
2) Widow maker at Crooked




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Crooked Spring get hiit hard

Posted by: pstanway on Friday, February 26, 2010 - 12:14 PM 37 Reads
Construction
Damage reports are starting to come it. It going to be a big clena up weekend.

Click here for Photos of Crooked Spring

We will be out all day Sat if you want to help buzz at 978-273-1474 and I will tell you where we have crews working.




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First look at EAgle Taking off

Posted by: pstanway on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 12:31 PM 38 Reads
Hiking
Here is the first look at one of the 5 new Eagle Scout project underway at Sunny Meadow Farm. worth a look.

Click here for Photos




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DPW is FAST!!!!

Posted by: pstanway on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 03:42 PM 86 Reads
Construction
Ok so you read in the paper about Crooked Springs Lot being washed out... well DPW fixed it Weds Afternoon. GREAT job by Jim Pearsons' crew as always.




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Winter Fest is Here!

Posted by: pstanway on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 03:40 PM 102 Reads
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Friday, February 5, 2010
7:30 p.m. The Chelmsford Library will kick off WinterFest 2010 and the “One Book Chelmsford” community reading campaign with a unique Dessert Social entitled “Sweet Suspense and Lethal Libations.” Themed to the One Book selection, "Shutter Island" by Dennis Lehane, this social will feature desserts from local restaurants and bakeries. Harrington Wine & Liquors will offer dessert wines for tastings. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase. Coffee, tea and soft drinks and light refreshments will be served. $10 per person donation. Tickets are available to purchase now at the library. Visit www.chelmsfordlibrary.org for more details.



Explore,fun and site damage (all in a weekend)

Posted by: pstanway on Monday, February 01, 2010 - 12:03 PM 85 Reads
Yard_work
Crooked Spring parking lot and main bridge took a huge beating last week. The main damage is in the main lot. DPW has been alerted and once they have a plan we will let everyone know.
Click here for Pictures of the lot

I know lots of people hate the cold but is does give us changes to explore areas of the open space that are far too wet in the summer. This give us a better understanding of the whole sites and how best to maintain it. This weekend was Deep Brook

Click here for Picture of Upstream at Deep Brook

Just about everyone has seen me with "Jerry the Open Space Dog". Here is a snapshot at what he does on a weekend with me.
Click here for Photos









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RSS Feed in Gallery active

Posted by: pstanway on Friday, January 29, 2010 - 07:32 PM 98 Reads
Computer
So want to find all the new pictures in a sec? with almost 9000 items in the gallery its easy to get lost(and fun) but if you clikc on the Camera icon and your will see RSS FEED on the first line. Click on this add to your book marks and you will see all the new albums as they post.





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Friday Night lights still on

Posted by: pstanway on Friday, January 29, 2010 - 02:56 PM 89 Reads
winter
COLD.... little snow.... but who cares! we will be at Russell Mill at 5:30 to start our weekly trek into the woods. Night switch over to Yak Tracks or Stablcers... but you bettcha we are going... call us crazy.... but then again lots of people do.




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Support your Open Space and meet the crew

Posted by: pstanway on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 12:38 PM 109 Reads
Uncle_sam
For four years, the Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship Program has helped to maintain about 900 acres of open space land in town, with volunteers donating more than 20,000 hours of their time maintaining trails, building foot bridges and kiosks, creating our community garden, beautifying the town, rallying local organizations and businesses, and much more. They do this all with an annual budget of $200 plus generous donations.

Friday, March 5th, will be the first fundraiser for COSS - the theme will be a roast of COSS founder and lead steward Phil Stanway in celebration of his 50th birthday, but it's also about all of the volunteers in the program. It's a night of fun entertainment, brief information about the program, as well as music and dinner at the beautiful new Chelmsford Elks. The goal is to raise money to ensure the stewards have the resources they need to continue what they're doing. The event will take place from 6 - 10 p.m and tickets are $25 each ($20 of which will go directly to COSS).

To order tickets, please contact Joanne Stanway at 978-273-1473 or jstanway@comcast.net.



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Weds night lights

Posted by: pstanway on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 05:59 PM 92 Reads
Ski
The tree has been cleared from the road and we will be diggig out the pile and snowshoeing about 5:30 tonight. (Jan 20)






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Friday Night Lights Starts this Friday

Posted by: pstanway on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 11:50 AM 135 Reads
Ski
Night Snowshoeing at Russell Mill starts at 5:30 this Friday. All levels from "Oh My God I am going to Die" to "Those who run like the wind". Its a lot of fun so bring your snow shoes and head lamps to the main Russell Mill Lot for a 5:30 kick off.


Click here for Google Map of Trails"




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Tree Contest is closed for the season.

Posted by: pstanway on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 11:48 AM 114 Reads
Santa
With over 15 teams in this year it was a great hit. Those who did put up trees please try to get them down next weekend. I will sort and tabulate and we will draw and post winners in Next Thursdays Independent.

Click here for all the photos

If you check and see I am missing pictures I need to know by Thursday as 10 are needed to be in the award drawing.





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Chelmsford Open Space Stewards support over 500 acres of open space in Chelmsford.