Current Projects

Anti-Idling Campaign

Join the Town of Wellesley, Girl Scout Troop 73505, and Wellesley Green Schools for the No Idling Campaign. Learn more about how you can help improve public health, protect the environment, and enhance quality of life.

City Nature Challenge

Join the Wellesley Natural Resources Commission and the Wellesley Conservation Council for the City Nature Challenge 2020. This bio-blitz encourages citizen scientists from all across the globe to get outside and document wildlife and vegetation in their hometowns.

Community Gardens

Access community garden rules, license agreements, and also individual garden contacts and information.

Dogs in Wellesley

Rules and regulations for dog owners.

Fuller Brook Park Project

Learn about the key elements of this project.

Gas Leaks

Learn more about the more than 200 natural gas leaks in Wellesley.

Grow Green Wellesley Initiative

Join the NRC’s Grow Green Wellesley Initative to help protect Wellesley’s environment and promote sustainability.

Land Conservation Plan

Check here for information about the NRC's Land Conservation Plan

Leave the Leaves

Learn more about how to keep an environmentally friendly lawn by leaving your leaves!

Morses Pond

Learn about conservation and preservation of the Morses Pond watershed.

Natural Gas Leaks

Information and maps identifying non-emergency gas leaks in Wellesley.

North 40

Information about Natural Resources on the North 40

Plastic Bag Bylaw

Read more about Wellesley's plastic shopping bag bylaw.

Playground Improvement (PDF)

Review the Park and Playground Master Plan Improvements document.

Pond Management

Comprehensive pond management plans and policies.

Pond Management (PDF)

See this comprehensive pond management plan for 8 Wellesley ponds.

Scenic Road Protection (PDF)

This is a document about scenic roads tree protection enforcement.

Smart Outdoor Lighting

Interested in learning more about Smart Outdoor Lighting options? Check out this page to see get more information on the benefits of environmentally friendly lighting.

Tree Management

Information on preserving and growing Wellesley's public shade tree canopy.

Town Forest Management (PDF)

Review this management document.

Turf Management (PDF)

View this Turf Management report.

Environmental Education

NRC Environmental Education Supplemental Lessons Brochure for grades K-12

Athletic Field Management

The NRC has care and custody of several of the Town's athletic fields.

Warren Park Playground Renovation

Resources and information about the Warren Park playground upgrade.

Hunnewell Tennis/Pickleball Courts