It is a new year, and the Weston-Wayland Rotary Conservation Team is back in action at Sears Field, continuing their dedicated efforts to remove invasive plants and reclaim the land for the benefit of pollinating insects. With every passing season, this vital conservation work brings the field closer to becoming a thriving sanctuary for native species.
Thanks to generous spring rains, the field is lush and ready for the next phase of care. We have completed the “big mow,” a critical step carried out by Jim Anza to keep down the black swallow wort. The Weston Conservation Commission has given Jim the green light to mow all 26 of the Town's former agricultural fields.
We are in the process of cleaning the area around the gardens—cutting back the tall grasses and carefully pulling invasive weeds without disturbing the native plants.
The Conservation Team marked out the areas where they had planted native plants and seeds last Fall. With stakes and ribbon in place to protect the plants for the mowing of the grass, the section now highlights the emerging beauty of native plants, including Showy Tick Trefoil and Prostrate Tick Trefoil—two important species that support pollinators and biodiversity in the field. See our plant map to view all of the gardens and plantings in the Field.
June 21, 2025, marked a grand morning in Sears Field as 8 to 10 volunteers—organized by the Weston Conservation Commission (WCC)—gathered to lend their seasoned hands. They focused on removing black swallow wort and trimming the overgrown grass that Jim Anza’s mower couldn't reach near the gardens. (Show picture we have of this.)
With each workday, Sears Field moves closer to becoming a flourishing habitat for wildlife and a place of pride for the local community. The Rotary Conservation Team and WCC continue to show that thoughtful stewardship and community effort can make a lasting environmental impact.
