As town-owned conservation land, Rauscher Farm is managed by the Clinton Conservation Commission, as stipulated in Clinton’s Open Space Management Plan for Rauscher Farm. The Conservation Commission delegates day-to-day oversight to its appointed Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee (RFMSC). The RFMSC meets monthly with the Conservation Commission.
The Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee has open public meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.via Zoom, or as may be otherwise posted.
Meeting agendas and login information are posted on the Town of Clinton Agenda Center at least 48 hours in advance of meetings.
Monthly RFMSC meetings address matters such as those below as well as any other relevant issues.
- Receiving permission requests for events or activities on Rauscher Farm
- Planing and managing events and activities including nature walks, school tours, scout projects, and other recreational and educational activities
- Coordinating, when needed, with other public and private organizations and agencies such as conservation organizations, town departments, and state agencies
- Overseeing land management matters including:
- Grassland management, including trail and field mowing, brush cutting, maintenance and protection of habitats
- Woodland management including maintenance of woodland trails, removal of fallen trees and branches, etc.
- Identifying and managing invasive species
- Conservation initiatives, such as encouragement of biodiversity to attract pollinators
- Managing volunteer labor for maintenance, improvement, and cleanup of the property
- Other land management matters, including signage, trail maps, etc.
- Receiving and responding to public comment or correspondence
Contact
To contact the Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee please email: