This year, 2021, is the 50th celebration year of the Cornish Conservation Commission. Our education mission this year focused on sharing more than 20 articles in Connect Cornish and on the Commission web page. With topics ranging from the town’s geology, ecology, and best conservation practices to learning about invasive plants, the resources of the Cornish Recreation and Education Area (CREA), Town Forest and Saint Gaudens, as well as fun things to do in any season!

As this year ends, we say THANK YOU to all the volunteer commission members who have served the town since 1971, and also to our town leaders, townspeople, and neighbors who supported conservation efforts (big and small) over the last 50 years, and who have contributed so significantly to keeping the Cornish landscape open and undeveloped.

To those of you considering land conservation now or in the future, the Commission and local and state land trusts can help you assess your land’s special features or resources and learn how to preserve or protect what you love about your land for future generations. See links below for helpful resources.

And finally, please click here to learn more about the 37 individuals and or entities in town who demonstrated exceptional conservation practices and received the Commission’s Annual Conservation Award, starting in 1983 with The Cornish Fair and concluding this year with Caroline Storrs.

Well done Cornish!!