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Summer Saunters

 

Event Details

Saturdays starting at 9:00 AM

June 14: Bigelow Woods
July 12: Hallenbeck Land
August 2: Upper Spencer Brook Valley

All walks will last between one to two hours, depending on the group’s pace and the length of the route.

Free event. All are welcome. Register here.

Parking and meeting directions will be provided to confirmed registrants.

In the event of rain or inclement weather, registered participants should call the Land Trust office for further direction: 978-369-6526.

Sturdy shoes, water bottle, insect/tick repellent, and sun protection are recommended. Note that there are no bathroom facilities at any of the Land Trust’s properties.

About the Program

Slow down and step out for a relaxed summer walk with Jane, the Land Trust’s Executive Director. Learn about some of the projects happening at our properties, meet fellow members and other nature enthusiasts, and simply enjoy each other’s company along the way.
 
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Slow down and step out for a relaxed summer walk with the Land Trust’s Executive Director.

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Our thanks to

Art Schwope and Bouke Noordzij

For clearing downed trees across trails at October Farm Riverfront, Bigelow Woods, Hallenbeck Land, and Upper Spencer Brook Valley.

Brian Mackintosh and Clare Matthews

For providing a wheel barrow and for your diligent hard work with the River Steward program.

Rachel and Bob Kramer

For continuing to mow sections of the trail at Upper Spencer Brook Valley.

Fred Serr and Karen Silver

For canoe donations to be used for the River Steward program.

Our donors

For your financial support of our Assabet River Bluff project.

Glen and Juliana Marmon

For hosting the Assabet River Bluff celebration in their backyard.