Upton Land Stewardship Committee

The Upton Conservation Commission established the Upton Land Stewardship Committee in 2006 with the purpose of assisting the Conservation Commission with the management of Town of Upton Conservation Lands and other town-owned land managed by the Conservation Commission at the request of the Board of Selectman.

The Land Stewardship committee is responsible for preparing and implementing management plans for land managed by the Conservation Commission. The ULSC has most recently developed a plan for the Stefans property off of Mechanic Street.

Please click here to review the Stefans Stewardship Plan

Activities include, but are not limited to: trail construction and maintenance; habitat protection and enhancement; erosion control, invasive species control; installation of signs, trails, and boundary markers; natural history studies; forest management; clean-ups; and periodic inspections. 

The committee prepares trail maps and material for the Town of Upton web site to foster public use and enjoyment of managed lands. It is also involved in informing the public regarding Town of Upton Land Use Regulations, and sponsors nature walks and public education events.  
For a description of Upton Conservation areas and trail maps click here.

The Land Stewardship Committee meets on the first Thursday of every month in the Gathering Room at Nipmuc Regional High School at 7:30 pm.

Community Garden

The Upton Land Stewardship Committee has established an organic, pesticide-free community garden at the Former Stefans Farm Parcel.  Plots are awarded to Upton residents by lottery with plots designated for handicapped individuals, community groups wishing to raise produce for food pantries, senior residents (65 and over) and the general public with additional general plots available if the first three categories are not assigned.

Interested residents may contact Marcella Stasa at mstasa@charter.net or 508-529-3709.  Send your name, address, phone number and the category you best fit. 

There is no charge, but help with the construction and preparation of the raised beds is welcome.  We are also looking for donations of compost, manure and topsoil.  Please contact Marcella Stasa if you can contribute.