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.

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.

Morses Pond

Learn about conservation and preservation of the Morses Pond watershed.

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.

NRC Geocache Challenge

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Get out and explore one of the many beautiful Wellesley Trails. Try your hand at Geocaching. A Geocache is a hidden container that contains small trinkets. Participants follow clues to find the hidden geocache. Here are the five clues: Clue 1: The NRC Geocache #1 can be found in a sanctuary where wildflowers abound. Clue 2: They did not turn their back on nature, "they made these woods bloom" To find the hidden geocache, turn your back to their names and find the hidden "gems" among gems. Clue 3: Geocache #1 can be found on a street with a name that starts with Crown. Clue 4: The name of the sanctuary where geocache #1 can be found has a name that rhymes with a favorite Patriots player. Clue 5: The geocache #1 can be found at Latitude 42.3009 and Longitude -71.2990 Keep an eye on our Facebook page for clues to the next geocache location. Happy Hunting!

Environmental Education

NRC Environmental Education Supplemental Lessons Brochure for grades K-12

Spring 2020 Persimmons

Natural Gas Leaks

Open Space and Recreation Plan 2022 Update

Information about the 2021 Open Space Plan Update