The Charles River from the South Natick Dam. (Photo/Martin Kessel)

• A brand new Trails & Forest Stewardship Committee has been developed. TaFS is working to develop a formal steward program, install trail signage, conducting forest/trail assessments, and more.

• Educational beaver signage has been designed and will be installed at Pickerel Pond.

• A new trails and open spaces logo was created.

• Recent grant funding will allow the Town to treat invasive species at the Town Forest and improve the meadow habitat.

• Renovations of multi-purpose fields, lighted basketball court, community gardens and playground at Navy Yard at Whitney Field was completed.

• Connor Heffler Park renovations were completed. 

• Final construction continues on the Cochituate Rail Trail (CRT) and the Town will begin to work on designing the last segment of the CRT to Natick Center.