GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, CONCORD, MA
Visit the Harvard Historical Society in the historic Still River Baptist Church building as we examine a newly arrived Shaker Desk on loan to the HHS, listen to the stories of two Harvard Shakers, and discuss the Shakers with our experts. This program is offered by the Harvard Historical Society as part of the […]
Since 2016, artist and inventor Paul Matisse’s interactive sculpture, the Olympic Bell, originally created for the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, has been installed at Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio in Harvard, Massachusetts. Old Frog Pond Farm invites the public to come and meet Matisse and hear him talk about the bell. Visitors will […]
Join us for a one-our guided walking tour of Arlington Center! Experience the masterful public works created by the celebrated American sculptor, Cyrus Dallin, for his adopted hometown of Arlington, Massachusetts. Learn the stories behind notable memorials and historic buildings, including the Uncle Sam Memorial Statue (1976), Soldiers & Sailors Monument (1887), and the art […]
Help us remember our heroes by taking part in observing Memorial Day on May 28, 2022 in Pepperell! The Prudence Wright Chapter House (DAR Building) will open its doors at 8:00 am for coffee, hot chocolate, and munchkins. The program will start at 9:00 am. Attendees can hear a presentation from Purple Heart recipient and […]
Help launch Rauscher Farm's native pollinator meadow project! Meet Professor Robert Gegear, a recognized expert who conducts ongoing research into pollinator-plant interactions at his Gegear Lab at UMASS Dartmouth. Come prepared to help install native plants in Rauscher Farm's initial pollinator meadow site. Hear how orchestrated pollination systems increase diversity and support those pollinator species […]
Learn about the story of the Nashua River and go for a walk along the River. We will read Lynne Cherry's A River Ran Wild picture book about the Nashua River, its natural beauty, industrial impact, and successful restoration efforts. Afterward, we will hike on the John Tinker Trail along the river and enjoy a […]
Shirley's School #8 was built in 1848 and housed classes into the early 20th century. Then it was used as a municipal building where community groups could meet. In 1976, the Shirley Historical Society began the project to return the building to its appearance as a schoolhouse. Visitors can now sit at an old fashioned […]
Celebrate National Trails Day on a 3-4 mile guided hike at Notown Reservoir with the Leominster Trail Stewards! Meet at the very end of Mount Elam Road on the Fitchburg/Leominster city line at 9 AM. Parking will be beyond the gate or along the side of the road. These trails are not on the City […]
On Saturday, June 4th at 2:00 pm, will unveil a new Storybook Trail at The Wayside Inn on part of our Innkeeper's Loop system. Sudbury Girl Scout Ambassador Elizabeth Huettig has written an original story based on the history of The Wayside Inn and, working in conjunction with The Wayside Inn Foundation, has created the […]
Visit Beaver Brook Association's Maple Hill Farm for a series of Master Gardener workshops offered by the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. See Beaver Brook's program registration site and click the "View" button to the right of "Public Programs and Membership" for details. Series Schedule 6/9 — Gardening in a Changing Climate 6/16 — […]
Join DCR in taking some time during Pollinator month to discover the pollinator meadow and enjoy the views along the North Dike. Easy walk. About 2 miles. Meet at Wachusett Reservoir Gate 36 North Dike, Rt 110 Clinton. Parking at the intersection of South Meadow Road and Route 110. Dogs are not allowed on water […]
Join us for an in-person talk about the history of Rail Trails in the area, in preparation for this month's anticipated launch of the Twin Cities Rail Trail! Craig Della Penna is the Executive Director of Norwottuck Network. For twelve years, Craig worked for one of the country’s earliest short-line railroad companies marketing rail freight […]
