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Kiosk update, My Walden event postponed and outreach ideas discussed

Sharon Conservation Commission · May 11, 2026
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Summary

Commission approved a new permanent kiosk sign for Downer Forest (design submitted), discussed adding a QR code and additional content on the town website, postponed a My Walden educational event until fall, and discussed moth survey and other outreach events with schools and partners.

Sam Brakeley submitted a design for a new permanent kiosk sign at Downer Forest to Brian Renfroe; commissioners discussed including photos and a write-up from Janet Sears and adding a QR code linking to longer material on the town website. Luis Bango confirmed he had received photos and the write-up for inclusion.

The commission decided to postpone a suggested My Walden educational event (proposed by Holly Henderson of UVLT and Hartford Conservation) until the fall and discussed asking Paul Harwood to host a walk about past management. Members also discussed hosting a moth survey night with Sharon schools and the Vermont Center for Ecostudies and weighed logistical issues such as road noise and timing for children, while expressing support for a range of community events.