DCR Division of Water Supply Protection Wachusett Reservoir Watershed Saturday Hiking Series Programs are free and open to the public. Dogs and domestic animals are prohibited on watershed lands. Get to know beautiful shoreline views of the Wachusett Reservoir with this hiking series in each of the four towns of the reservoir. The winter landscape […]
DCR Division of Water Supply Protection Wachusett Reservoir Watershed Saturday Hiking Series Programs are free and open to the public. Dogs and domestic animals are prohibited on watershed lands. Get to know beautiful shoreline views of the Wachusett Reservoir with this hiking series in each of the four towns of the reservoir. The winter landscape […]
This guided walk is about 1 mile along the North Dike to the Wachusett Dam in Clinton. This open hillside walk along the Wachusett Reservoir offers interesting views overlooking the 65 billion gallon reservoir. Points of interest will feature the history of the construction of this water supply that provides drinking water for over 3 […]
This historic farmhouse, built in the 1790s, features displays on the Wachusett Watershed, local wildlife, and the farm's history. The area features a one-acre meadow and a one-mile forest hiking trail along the rocky hillside. Stop in to help survey habitats and identify plants and animals to contribute to a snapshot of the biodiversity in […]
This program is designed to be intentionally inclusive and accessible for beginning birders. Birders of all experience levels are welcome. Nestled between two water bodies, this trail is a wonderful place to look and listen for birds and use our senses to observe behavior and notice habitats. We will walk slowly for ¾ mile round […]
Join this family activity to help build homes for our local Eastern bluebirds and plant spring flowers at Stillwater Farm. Learn about bluebird habitat, attracting and keeping bluebirds, and how to maintain and predator-proof a bluebird house. Build a nesting box to take home for your own backyard. REGISTRATION REQUIRED, SPOTS ARE LIMITED. DATE: Saturday, […]
Step into the meadow and forest to uncover the secrets of local wildlife! On this ½ mile habitat hike, search for owl pellets and other wildlife clues. Learn about animal diets by examining replica skulls. After the hike, you’ll have the opportunity to see what an owl eats by dissecting a sterilized owl pellet. DATE: […]
This program is designed to be intentionally inclusive and accessible for beginning birders. Birders of all experience levels are welcome. Nestled between two water bodies, this trail is a wonderful place to look and listen for birds and use our senses to observe behavior and notice habitats. We will walk slowly for ¾ mile round […]