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Lakeville Open Space Committee seeks volunteers for Tamarack and Vegas conservation areas
Summary
Committee members reported a need for volunteers to steward Tamarack and for an ad hoc committee to manage the Vegas conservation area; a new steward for Vegas is forming and members discussed display activities and future site tours.
Members of the Town of Lakeville Open Space Committee on Feb. 7 raised volunteer and stewardship needs for two local conservation parcels — Tamarack and the Vegas conservation area — and said they will coordinate help and outreach.
Mike Schroeder and other committee members said Tamarack "needs attention" and that volunteers could assist Schroeder with stewardship tasks. "We could use volunteers to assist Mike Schroeder," a member said. Committee members discussed posting information on the Tamarack website and possible signage or displays.
The committee also reported that Sarah (last name not provided) is trying to form an ad hoc committee to care for the Vegas conservation area; Sarah recently moved to New Hampshire but has spoken to Donna Visanet Rabis (name as recorded in transcript) about organizing volunteers. The committee noted a winter community event, Winterfest on Jan. 28, where the committee had planned a display but was limited when a key volunteer was ill; members said they will pursue display opportunities at future events such as the town arts festival.
Committee members proposed scheduling a future tour of town open-space parcels and compiling a list of sites for members to visit independently if weather or scheduling prevents a group tour. They asked members to suggest agenda items for the March 7 meeting and said they will include a discussion about organizing site visits.
