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NRTB Events
To foster better community-wide awareness of the Open Space areas that the Town of Bridgewater owns, and to promote volunteer stewardship to help care for these lands, the Natural Resources Trust of Bridgewater is sponsoring the following events. For more information on upcoming events please
call us at 508-697-7317 |
| Spring 2008 |
| Fri, March 28, 2008 |
Come to NRTB's 10th Annual Meeting
Friday, March 28, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Polish Club, 127 Spring St., Bridgewater
$10 at the door.
Agenda:
- A Tribute to Kitty Doherty with Speaker David Flynn
- An Update on the Town River Landing Project;
- A Short business meeting
- Silent Auction and Raffle;
- Light appetizers and desserts |
| Spring 2007 |
| Sat. Apr 28, 2007 |
Come and See for Yourself (Before They Dry Up!)
WHEN: Saturday April 28, 2007
2 sessions: 10am - 11am & 11am - Noon
WHO: Curious kids (and their parents)
WHY: The natural world around us is full of hidden secrets and exciting surprises.
Don’t miss out!
WHERE: Tuckerwood Conservation Area (More...)
(Bridgewater center to Rte 18 north; right on High St. Go 1.2 miles.
Sign for area is on the right.)
HOW: Call 508-697-7317.
It’s free, but you must call to register - space is limited.
Tricia Cassidy, a wetlands expert, will introduce you to the exotic frogs, salamanders, insects and plants that inhabit vernal pools for a short time each spring. Come experience this New England springtime phenomenon.
Sponsored by the Natural Resources Trust of Bridgewater, an all-volunteer organization striving to preserve open space and natural resources in our town. www.nrtb.org |
| April 21, 2007 |
Earth Day Saturday April 21, 2007
9am to Noon
The Natural Resources Trust of Bridgewater (NRTB) is teaming up with the Parkland Stewardship Council (PSC), the Bridgewater Conservation Commission and Bridgewater State College for this exciting Earth Day event.
Spring Cleaning in our parks!
You may join us at any of the six park sites on the morning of April 21 st
Bring your own rake, clippers etc. and be sure to put your name on your tools.
• Wyman Meadow - Plymouth Street
• Stiles & Hart - Bedford St (Rt 18)
• Tuckerwood - High Street
• Titicuit - Beech Street
• Carvers Pond - Summer Street
• Iron Works - High Street
If you need directions to any of the park sites please check the web site
or call NRTB 508-697-7317, leave a message someone will contact you |
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| 24 March 2007 |
Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference at Bancroft School, Worcester - www.thetrustees.org/PutnamConservationInstitute.cfm |
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| 3 March 2007 |
MACC Annual Environmental Conference at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester - www.maccweb.org |
| Fall 2006 |
| Nov. 3, 2006 |
The Putnam Conservation invites you to attend the 4th annual “Managing Land
& Visitors” conference.
THEME: Engaging People in Successful Action
WHEN: Friday, November 3, 2006, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
WHERE: Doyle Conservation Center, Leominster, MA
DESCRIPTION: Join us for a day devoted to caring for natural and historic
places that are open to the public. If you’re an “on-the-ground steward” we
think you’ll find this conference and its variety of workshops helpful and
inspiring.
COST: If you register by Oct. 20: $32 for TTOR Members; $37 for others If
you register after Oct 20: $52 TTOR Members; $57 for others
LUNCH: BYO lunch or order soup, salad & bread for $12; beverages and light
snacks provided
REGISTER: Download a PDF of the full conference brochure and registration
form at http://www.thetrustees.org/PutnamConservationInstitute.cfm or
contact Angel Vega (avega@ttor.org; 978.840.4446 x1934) to request a
brochure.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Michael Creasey, Lowell National Historic Park
Superintendent, National Park Service
WORKSHOPS INCLUDE
* Attracting Diverse Constituencies: Ideas for Broadening the Conservation
* Building Good Relationships with Abutters & Resolving Boundary Disputes -
* Cultural Resources 101: What’s So Special?
* What’s the Potential for Using Biological Controls to Combat Invasive
Species in Southeastern New England
* Communicating the WHY of Stewardship to Inspire & Lead
* Using Volunteers & Community Partners to Assess & Inventory Heritage &
Street Trees
* Leveraging Volunteer Efforts to Address Management, Education & Outreach
Goals
* Managing Volunteers in an All-Volunteer Organization |
| Spring 2006 |
| Wedneday, May 10 |
NRTB has organized a Nature Walk at the Old State Farm property in Bridgewater. The walk will be led by naturalist Ellyn Einhorn, of MassAudubon, and will take place on Wedneday, May 10 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. - rain or shine.
If you would like to attend, we will meet at the parking lot of the Unitarian Universalist Church at 50 School Street in Bridgewater (east of the fire station). We will car pool to the site on Summer Street.
Join us to explore one of Bridgewater's beautiful open spaces!
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| Sat. April 22, 2006 |
Each of Bridgewater's Park Sites will have work crews cleaning up winter debris. Come join us from 9am to Noon at anyone of the Parks:
Carvers Pond Conservation Area -- Tuckerwood Conservation Area
Stiles & Hart Conservation Area -- IronWorks Conservation Area
Wyman Meadow Conservation Area -- Titicut Conservation Area
Bring your rake, clippers and energy to enjoy any one of the parks
More information is available at www.nrtb.org |
| Sat. April 8th, 2006 |
Come join The Park Stewards Council and NRTB for this special spring treat on
Saturday April 8 th , 2006 at Tuckerwood Conservation Area - High Street - Bridgewater
One tour starts at 10am; the second tour starts at 11am
So you'll be able to see and hear all, space is limited to 10 people each tour
Call the NRTB at 508-697-7317 and leave your name, number of people for the tour and time you wish to attend. Please leave your phone number so we can contact you to verify your time.
Directions: Tuckerwood Conservation Area
- From Bridgewater Center go north on Route 18 for a little over 1 mile
- Turn right onto High Street
- Continue 1.2 miles thru intersection of Hayward Street.
- Right of way is on the right Posted with sign stating Tuckerwood Conservation Area.
- This entrance looks like a residential driveway.
For more information go to www.nrtb.org |
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