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SUMMARY:Community Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Help us remove invasive plant species and clean up the trail at Nashoba Brook Conservation Land. Local Scout troops are also invited to join. The Town of Acton will supply all tools needed. There will also be an optional brunch beforehand at 11:30 AM. Event details are emailed to registrants a few days before. Limited to 25\, ages 13+.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/community-service-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities,Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Algonquin Atlantic
DESCRIPTION:Ted Timreck will present the early phase of a research project which will highlight new developments in the discovery of Native American Ceremonial Landscapes in the Northeast. Rather than offering definitive conclusions\, he will present multiple lines of evidence that suggest promising directions for further investigation.  Free\, but registration required at https://tinyurl.com/2026-Pinehawk
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-algonquin-atlantic/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Fish Weir Creation Event
DESCRIPTION:Come to NARA Park in North Acton with the whole family and participate in building a fish weir\, a fence-like structure of intertwined wood and brush used by early Native American people to catch fish. The activity will be led by Ian Bergemann\, Acton’s Open Space & Trails Manager\, with guidance from Strong Bear Medicine of the local Nashoba Praying Indian tribe and Littleton historian Dan Boudillion. Details will be emailed to registrants. Limited to 35\, all ages welcome with adult supervision.   \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/fish-weir-creation-event/
LOCATION:NARA Park in North Acton\, 25 Ledge Rock Drive\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks,Walks & Hikes,Workshops & Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Boxborough’s Beaver Brook Valley Preserve (Esker) Presentations
DESCRIPTION:a talk at the Boxborough Sargent Memorial Library \nThe presentations will describe some of Boxborough’s pre-history and provide helpful context for those who also sign up for the George Krusen Memorial Boxborough Esker walk at 1PM later (below). Geologist Britt Argow will discuss how the local landscape developed over millions of years. Historian and author Brent Ranalli will provide an overview of the local Native American cultural history – especially the critical contact period. Rita Grossman\, the Boxborough Conservation Trust’s president\, will note how George Krusen’s efforts were key to protecting this significant geological feature from being fully excavated for gravel to build I-495.  Free\, but registration required at https://tinyurl.com/2026-Pinehawk
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/boxboroughs-beaver-brook-valley-preserve-esker-presentations/
LOCATION:Boxborough\, Sargent Memorial Library\, 427 Massachusetts Avenue\, Boxborough\, MA\, 01719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261121T124500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261121T143000
DTSTAMP:20260924T123144Z
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SUMMARY:George Krusen Memorial Beaver Brook Valley Preserve (Esker) Walk
DESCRIPTION:A walk on the trail on the Boxborough’s esker     George deeply appreciated both the natural beauty and geology as well as the Native American imprints still present on the land in our region. Geologist Britt Argow will note significant geological features throughout the walk. Brian McClain of the Friends of Pine Hawk will point out possible Indigenous stone structures\, including some described in the landmark book Manitou. PLEASE NOTE: Key details\, including preparation and where to meet for the walk\, will only be emailed to registrants a few days in advance.  This trail walk involves climbing steep terrain. The walk is limited to 40 people\, ages 13+ and up.  Free\, but registration required at https://tinyurl.com/2026-Pinehawk
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/george-krusen-memorial-beaver-brook-valley-preserve-esker-walk/
LOCATION:Beaver Brook Valley Preserve\, Whitcomb Road\, Boxborough\, 01719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks & Hikes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Krusen-Walk.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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