Mobbs Committee
The Mobbs Committee, under the direction of the Selectboard, oversees the management and maintenance of the Mobbs Property in Jericho. This committee meets every 4th Monday of each month.
If you would like to contact the Mobbs Farm Committee; you can email them at mobbsfarm@jerichovt.gov
We would like to advise visitors to MOBBS Farm to consider parking at the Browns Trace Lot. If the Fitzsimonds Road Parking Lot is full, please use MOBBS FARM parking at 510 Browns Trace Thank-you! |
MOBBS MONTHLY
The Mobbs Farm Committee Newsletter
February/March, 2022
 Late February | These two pictures capture the past two months of February and March, pretty accurately. To say that MOBBS experienced two months of roller coaster weather is an understatement. From full snow coverage, to bare ground, back to 10” of fresh snowfall, we all experienced one of the wildest, most unpredictable winters on record in Jericho. As the month of March wraps up, after temps in the 60’s, we woke up to 10 degrees and 4” of fresh snow, once again covering the hills, trails and fields at Mobbs. As we transition into spring and warmer temperatures, the old adage, “If you don’t like the weather in New England, just wait a minute”, seems appropriate! |  Late March |
With the advent of Spring, visitors may see plenty of vernal pools around Mobbs Farm. These pools are critical habitat for a number of amphibious species including frogs and salamanders. The pools eventually dry up, but not before serving their important role in the forest habitat, acting as natural nurseries for juvenile amphibians. Do not disturb any egg sacs or clusters that you may see in these pools. As warmer temperatures arrive, the eggs will hatch and vulnerable, young frogs, tadpoles and salamanders may be seen swimming around the pools until they are large enough to leave the pools and begin their lives in the forest. Please avoid walking, biking or riding horses through the pools, especially during April and May. |  |
 |  |  | With the onset of Vermont’s “fifth season” aka MUD SEASON, the Mobbs Farm Committee has closed all trails to Mountain Bike and Equestrian use, until conditions improve. Many thanks for honoring the trail closures until further notice! |
| New Trail Maps for Mobbs Farm are soon-to-be-published, both digitally and in print format. The Mapping Subcommittee is wrapping up the year-long project this month and we are looking forward to updating trail signs and distributing information about on-line map options that visitors may download right onto their phones or laptops. This spring, we are hoping to host volunteer trail maintenance days, to clean up winter damage, trash and remove any hazardous limbs, overhanging trails. Please consider joining the fun, when trail days are announced. They are a really fun way to meet neighbors, spruce up the trails and have a great day in the woods. More information will be forthcoming in the weeks ahead. New signs, identifying the young trees in the new orchard at Mobbs Farm have been painted and hung on the wire enclosures that protect the trees from being damaged by deer. Annual pruning, fertilizing and mulching has been taking place to foster the development of these fruit bearing trees. | |||
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Mobbs Farm Conservation Update
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThank You for Voting to Conserve Mobbs Farm!
The members of the Mobbs Committee would like to express our gratitude for the overwhelming support expressed for the conservation of Mobbs Farm on Town Meeting Day. Article I passed with 91% of the vote, and we couldn't be happier that voters agreed that Mobbs Farm should be protected for future generations of Jericho residents and wildlife. With conservation costs now 100% funded, we look forward to the work of preserving this beautiful land.
So… What are the Next Steps?
In collaboration with the Jericho Underhill Land Trust (JULT) and the Vermont Land Trust (VLT), the Mobbs Committee will seek the Selectboard’s approval to move forward with the conservation effort. Assuming an affirmative Selectboard vote, Town leadership will work with VLT toward conveying a conservation easement.
If you are interested in learning about the components of a conservation easement, please read the attached summary provided by the VLT. As always, please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or comments, and THANK YOU for your continued support!
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Mud Closure 22
Recently planted Blueberry bushes at Mobbs' new orchard Area
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Mobbs Maps
The Mobbs Valley and Mobbs Hill maps are posted at the Mobbs Farm Trail head kiosk on Fitzsimonds Road. The maps identify some major trails by name and identify 6 key intersections. The maps at the kiosk are 16" x 21", while the maps at the intersections are 8.5" x 11". The maps posted at this website are scaled to 8.5" x 11" (3300x2550 pixels).
On the trails, there are two aids to navigation-intersection maps/markers and arrows on trees on two main routes. All "main" trails on the map are well used, and should be easy to follow. Some of the "secondary" trails have very little use, and they may be difficult to follow.
You can print just a portion of a map. For example, if you are interested only in the Americana trail on Mobbs Hill, you can zoom in on the trail, and in "File:Print...." select "Current view" for the "Print Range".
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VLT Conservation Easement Summary
Click the image below for a VLT summary of typical components of a conversation easement
Mobbs Management Plan
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