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SUMMARY:Rand Wentworth at the Groton Conservation Trust Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Groton Conservation Trust is delighted to have Rand Wentworth as the keynote speaker. Rand is an adjunct lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School teaching climate leadership. He also serves as president emeritus of the Land Trust Alliance\, the organization that accredits land trusts like the GCT. He will speak on the history of land trusts\, what citizens can do for environment protection\, and talk about an exciting land and water protection ballot initiative coming up in November. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://forms.gle/JgHNVAYhc7UFj78N8 \nDATE: Thursday\, May 7 \nTIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM \nLOCATION: The Groton Inn\, 128 Main Street\, Groton\, MA 01450 \nThis event is made possible in part by a grant from the Town of Groton Lecture Fund\, and a donation in kind from The Groton Inn. \n  \n  \nThis program is offered by the Groton Conservation Trust as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/rand-wentworth-at-the-groton-conservation-trust-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:The Groton Inn\, 128 Main Street\, Groton\, MA\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk with Nature Man Mike Bryant
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to bring back Nature Man Mike Bryant to Groton to lead an exciting and informative bird walk at the GCT’s Red Line Path\, this time for fall migration. As Ida\, a photographer who has walked the Red Line Path says: “There is something magical about birding where winding trails\, lush conservation land\, and quiet wetlands converge into one of New England’s most underrated bird havens.” \nMike is a professional photographer who has gained a large following as he shares his love of birds and nature on Instagram and through guided walks across Massachusetts. Mike will lead us through a 90 minute hike. We are able to share this special free event thanks to funding from the Town of Groton Lecture Fund. Space is limited\, so please register.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/bird-walk-with-nature-man-mike-bryant/
LOCATION:Red Line Path\, Cow Pond Brook Rd\, Groton\, MA\, 01450
CATEGORIES:Walks & Hikes
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SUMMARY:Groton Conservation Trust FREE All Ages Autumn Equinox Party
DESCRIPTION:September 16\, 2025 at 5:30 PM\, Farmers Row\, Groton with the Groton Conservation Trust and the Groton Public Library\n\nJoin us for a family party at The General Field to celebrate the Autumn Equinox! The Groton Conservation Trust and the Groton Public Library invite you to join us for a free family event at The General Field on Farmers Row to celebrate the Summer Solstice with s’mores and read aloud stories chosen by the GPL!\n\nBYO camp chairs – you are also welcome to bring your own dinner picnic. The General Field is an accessible location with paved parking adjacent to grassy areas and trails. All are welcome!  REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/groton-conservation-trust-free-all-ages-autumn-equinox-party/
LOCATION:The General Field\, 421 Farmers Row\, Groton\, MA\, 01450
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Groton Conservation Trust Annual Meeting with Special Guest Ethan Tapper
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to join the Groton Conservation Trust for its annual meeting of its membership. \nThis year\, we are excited to welcome special guest speaker Ethan Tapper\, a forester and author of How to Love a Forest. \nThis event is made possible in part thanks to a grant from the Lecture Fund from the Groton Commissioners of Trusts Funds. This event is free and will take place at the Groton Center\, an accessible meeting space. All are welcome! \nRegistration is required. \nDATE: Thursday\, May 8th \nTIME: 6:30 – 8:00 PM \nLOCATION: The Groton Center\, 163 West Main Street\, Groton\, MA 01450 \nThis program is offered by the Groton Conservation Trust as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/groton-conservation-trust-annual-meeting-with-special-guest-ethan-tapper/
LOCATION:The Groton Center\, 163 West Main St\, Groton\, MA\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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SUMMARY:Groton Conservation Trust Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Groton Conservation Trust welcomes you to a special presentation featuring updates from our last year of land conservation and programming\, and special guest speaker Sally Naser. Social media followers might know Sally better as CR Wildlife Cams\, a Facebook and Instagram account that features fantastic images and footage of Massachusetts wildlife. We’ve been great fans of Sally’s work for years and we are thrilled to welcome Sally to learn more about the use of trail cams and wildlife observation. \nThis event is made possible by a grant from the Town of Groton Lecture Fund \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: This event is free but registration is required. All are welcome! Please register at the following link: https://forms.gle/hxHPisBXvegn8BN37 \n  \nThis program is offered by the Groton Conservation Trust as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!  \n  \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/groton-conservation-trust-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:The Groton Inn\, 128 Main Street\, Groton\, MA\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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SUMMARY:Dr. Scott Edwards: Birding and Biking Across America
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Edwards spent the COVID shutdown riding his bike across America to study the birds he loves and to do something after George Floyd was murdered. His story of who he met\, what he saw and how he engaged in America during COVID is one you will want to hear. \nThis is a free event\, made possible by the Groton Commissioners of Trust Funds. All are welcome! \nThis is a free event but registration is required.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/dr-scott-edwards-birding-and-biking-across-america/
LOCATION:Lawrence Academy Media Center\, 26 Powderhouse Road\, Groton\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Groton Conservation Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Groton Trails Committee\, the Groton Conservation Commission\, and the Groton Conservation Trust inaugurated the Groton Conservation Forum in 2015 and they rotate the organizing responsibility each year. All private and municipal organizations engaged in conservation and passive recreational activities in Groton\, as well as the general public\, are invited to participate. The goals of the Forum are to discuss topics of mutual interest\, to explore opportunities for cooperation\, to share different perspectives\, and to learn about each organization’s current initiatives. \nThe Forum will start with an opportunity to interact with each other over drinks and snacks. Then at 7:15 we will listen to the Keynote Address by Dr. Scott Jackson\, an Extension Professor in UMass Amherst’s Dept. of Environmental Conservation. You can get a preview of what he will talk about by viewing his presentation\, “Protecting Forests & Other Ecosystems in the Context of Climate Change\,” which is posted on YouTube. Dr. Jackson’s talk will surely engage and educate those in attendance. There will be a Q&A period following his presentation and then further time to interact with each other and finish up all the drinks and snacks!  The Forum will conclude at 9:00 pm. \nThe following is a condensed bio of Dr. Scott Jackson: Scott has taught courses and workshops on wetlands ecology and conservation\, biodiversity conservation\, the ecology and conservation of amphibians and reptiles\, and general New England natural history. He has been involved in the use of underpass systems to facilitate wildlife movement across roads and development of methods for evaluating the effectiveness of animal passage structures. His research interests include the following: ecology and breeding biology of amphibians\, vernal pool ecology\, wetland assessment and monitoring\, impacts of roads and highways on wildlife\, and landscape-based ecological assessment. He is a principal (along with Kevin McGarigal and Brad Compton) in the development of the Conservation Assessment and Prioritization System (CAPS) and the Critical Linkages project\, and he serves as project leader for the North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NAACC). Scott led a collaborative project to develop the Massachusetts Wildlife Climate Action Tool and is interested in helping practitioners access climate science for on-the-ground ecosystem conservation. As a private consultant he conducted wildlife habitat evaluations\, natural resource inventories\, rare species surveys\, project reviews\, and development of conservation plans. Scott is Chair of the Whately Conservation Commission\, serves on the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC)\, and is Chair of the Kestrel Land Trust Board of Trustees.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/8th-annual-groton-conservation-forum/
LOCATION:The Groton Center\, 163 West Main St\, Groton\, MA\, 01450\, United States
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