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Park Name:
Abigail Adams Park
Park Serve Activity:
Volunteers will help plant flowers and trees. There will also be a park and coastline cleanup.
Meeting Place/Time:
Main Parking Lot at 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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No
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
617-727-5293
Directions:
From Boston take Rt. 3A south to Lincoln Street
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Park Name:
Alewife Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with Park Cleanup.
Meeting Place/Time:
Kiosk at Alewife T at 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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Yes
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
617.415.1884
Directions:
MBTA: Located at the Alewife station on the Red Line
By Car: Alewife Brook Parkway. Parking at Dilboy Field.
Behind Alewife T at passenger pick up. Across from benches, there is a DCR kiosk in the entry to the parking garage.
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Park Name:
Ames Nowell State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with general cleanup, planting of shrubs and flowers.
Meeting Place/Time:
Contact Station at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
781.749.7160
Directions:
From north or south:
Take Rte. 3 to Rte. 18 South to Rte. 123 west for 1 block then follow signs to park entrance.
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Park Name:
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with trail clean-up and landscaping.
Meeting Place/Time:
Farnams Road, Cheshire at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
413.499.7003
Directions:
From the South, East and West/Mass Pike (I-90):
Take Exit 2 in Lee. Follow US Rte. 20 west to US Rte. 7 north for 11 miles to downtown Pittsfield. At Park Square rotary follow East Street for 3.25 miles (East St. becomes Merrill Road after 1.5 miles) to intersection of MA Rte. 9 and MA Rte. 8. Continue straight through intersection on Rte. 8 north for 1.5 miles to Lanesborough-Pittsfield line. Turn left at lights for Berkshire Mall Road entrance and rail trail parking. Farnams Road rail trail parking lot is 3.5 miles further on Rte. 8 north.
From the North, East and West/Rte. 2:
Take MA Rte. 2 in downtown North Adams to MA Rte. 8 south for 5.5 miles to Adams center. Look for brown Ashuwillticook signs. Turn left onto Hoosac Street, then immediate right onto Depot Street. Parking is at Discover the Berkshires Visitor Center on left. Access to rail trail is behind the Visitors Center.
Parking areas are located along MA Rte. 8 at: the southern trailhead on Berkshire Mall Road in Lanesborough; Farnams Road and Church Street in Cheshire; and in Adams at Russell Field off Harmony St., and northern trailhead at the Discover the Berkshires Visitor Center, 3 Hoosac Street. Parking is free.
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Park Name:
Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park
Park Serve Activity:
****This Event occurs on Sunday April 21 2013.***Volunteers will assist with Earth Day Clean up and River Bend Farm Beutification.
Meeting Place/Time:
River Bend Farm Visitor Center, 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge MA at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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No
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
508-278-7604
Directions:
From the East/West/Boston/Southeast:
Take Mass Pike (Rte. I-90) to exit #10A in Millbury, Rte 146 South.
Take Rte 146 S & follow for 12 miles to exit # 3, Route 16.
Turn left onto Rte 16 East and follow for 2 miles to the traffic lights.
Turn left onto Route 122 North and follow for 1-1/4 mile and then turn right at traffic light onto Hartford Ave. In 1 mile, turn right onto Oak Street at the UMass Tri-River Family Health Center.
Visitor Center is 1/10 mile on the left in the red barn.
From Northeast/Worcester:
Take Rte 495 to Rte 290 West to exit #12, Rte 146 South. Follow Rte 146S to exit # 3, Route 16. Turn left onto Rte 16 East and follow for 2 miles to the traffic lights. Turn left onto Route 122 North and follow for 1-1/4 mile. Then turn right at traffic light onto Hartford Ave. In 1 mile, turn right on Oak Street at the UMass Tri-River Family Health Center.
Visitor Center is 1/10 mile on the left.
From Northwest:
Take Rte 2 East to exit #33 in Leominster, Rte 190 South.
Follow Rte 190S to Rte 290 West in Worcester.
Take Rte 290W to exit #12. Rte 146 South.
Follow Rte 146 S to exit # 3, Rte 16.
Turn left onto Rte 16 East and follow for 2 miles to the traffic lights.
Turn left onto Route 122 North and follow for 1-1/4 mile.
Then turn right at traffic light onto Hartford Ave.
In 1 mile, turn right on Oak Street at the UMass Tri-River Family Health Center.
Visitor Center is 1/10 mile on the left in the red barn.
Alternate: From Route 122
For those that prefer to travel through some of the mill villages:
Take Exit 11 off the Mass Pike and follow Route 122 South towards Grafton.
Follow Rte 122S for 13 miles to Hartford Avenue and turn left.
In 1 mile, turn right on Oak Street at the UMass Tri-River Family Health Center.
Visitor Center is 1/10 mile on the left in the red barn.
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Park Name:
Blue Hills Reservation - Houghton's Pond
Park Serve Activity:
Volunteers will help with weeding and mulching of flower beds, litter and brush removal.
Meeting Place/Time:
Visitor Center at 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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Yes
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
617.698.1802
Directions:
From Route 93, take exit 3 (Houghton's Pond, Ponkapoag Trail exit) from Rte. 93. Follow the signs to Houghton's Pond.
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Park Name:
Blue Hills Reservation- Ponkapoag AMC Cabins
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with Invasive species removal and park clean up! Give a hand to Ponkapoag plant natives by helping remove garlic mustard!
Meeting Place/Time:
Meet at Houghton Pond's main parking lot at 9:00 a.m. to drive by caravan to Fishermans Beach and then to cabin. at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
617.727.4573
Directions:
From Interstate 93:
1) Follow Interstate 93 to the Route 138 cloverleaf exit (Exit 2A).
2) From the Route 138 cloverleaf, go south on Route 138 past Ponkapoag Golf Course to the next traffic light.
3) At the traffic light, turn left onto Randolph Street and travel for one mile.
4) Look for Fisherman’s Beach sign/parking lot after Temple Beth Davis (on your left)
From the Ashmont T station (MBTA Red Line)
1) Take the MBTA Red Line to the Ashmont Station and board the Randolph or Brockton Bus (estimated time of departure: 20 minutes past the hour).
2) Get off at the Holiday Inn at Route 28 and Scanlon Drive in North Randolph.
3) Walk west to the end of Scanlon Drive and the High Street intersection. This is the head of the Smith Trail, which is marked with green blazes on the trees.
4) The Smith Trail (Middle Street) turns left on the gas line and goes over the horse bridge, traversing Route 24.
5) Follow the green markers all the way the way into camp. The total distance is approximately 7,000 feet. Approximate hiking time is 30 minutes.
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Park Name:
Breakheart Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with park cleanup. Come and help beautify your favorite local green spaces.
Meeting Place/Time:
Breakheart Visitor Center at 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
617.828.1620
Directions:
Take Rt.1 to Lynn Fells Parkway exit. Follow Lynn Fells Parkway a short distance. Take a right onto Forest Street. Park entrance is right after Kasabuski Rink
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Park Name:
Callahan State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help pick up trash around the park.
Meeting Place/Time:
Milwood Street Parking Lot at 9 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
508-653-9641
Directions:
Take 495 to Route 9 East to Edgell Road in Framingham. Go North on Edgell Road and take a Left on to Belknap Road. Take a Right on Millwood Street.
Can also take Masspike to Exit 12 and follow directions for Route 9 East
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Park Name:
Carson Beach
Park Serve Activity:
Volunteers will help clean up Beach Area and remove winter debris and trash.
Meeting Place/Time:
Carson Beach at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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Yes
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
857.383.9390
Directions:
Carson Beach is located on William J. Day Boulevard in South Boston. From Northeast Expressway take Exit % to Columbia Road, etc. Take left at rotary and 1/2 way around rotary head toward the State Police Station/each. There are 3 buildings and DCR's is the midle building, 2nd floor. Parking lot is just before the building.
Public Transportation: Red Line to JFK Station, take stairs to Columbia Road and exit rightonto street/bridge. Follow signs to Day Blvd. past State Police Station. See directions above.
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Park Name:
Charles River Reservation - River Street Waltham
Park Serve Activity:
Participants can drop-in to help clean up along the banks of the Charles River.
Meeting Place/Time:
Behind Shaws on River Street, Waltham at 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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Yes
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
781.788.0007
Directions:
Address is 130 River Street Waltham.
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Park Name:
Chicopee State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will plant flowers, spread mulch, stain picnic tables, and do general trail maintenance.
Meeting Place/Time:
Park Headquarters at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
413.594.9416
Directions:
FROM THE WEST
1. Head east on I-90 E
2. Take exit 6 toward Springfield- 0.5 mi
3. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Burnett Rd 0.2 mi
4. Continue on Burnett Rd. Park will be on the left - 0.3 mi
FROM THE EAST
1. Head west on I-90 W
2. Take exit 6 toward Springfield - 0.3 mi
3. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Burnett Rd - 0.2 mi
4. Continue on Burnett Rd. Park will be on the left - 0.3 mi
FROM THE NORTH
1. Take I-91 S
2. Take exit 14 to merge onto I-90 E
3. Take exit 6 toward Springfield-0.5 mi
4. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Burnett Rd - 0.2 mi
5. Continue on Burnett Rd. Park will be on the left - 0.3 mi
FROM THE SOUTH
1. Take I-91 N
2. Take exit 14 to merge onto I-90 E
3. Take exit 6 toward Springfield - 0.5 mi
4. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Burnett Rd - 0.2 mi
5. Continue on Burnett Rd. Park will be on the left - 0.3 mi
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Park Name:
DAR State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will clean and rake campsites and Day Use Picnic area.
Meeting Place/Time:
DAR Campground Pavillion at 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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No
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Over 12:
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No
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Phone:
413-268-7098
Directions:
From North/Rte I-91: Take Exit 26 in Greenfield and follow MA Rte. 2 west for 9.8 miles. Take exit on right to MA Rte. 112 south. Follow Rte. 112 south for 13 miles to park entrance on left.
From South/Rte. I-91: Take Exit 19 in Northampton and follow MA Rte. 9 west for 15 miles to Goshen. Turn right onto MA Rte. 112 north and continue for 0.7 miles. Park entrance is on the right.
From East and West/MassPike (I-90): Take I-90 Exit 4, follow signs to I-91 north. Continue on I-91 north for 14 miles. Take Exit 19 in Northampton and follow MA Rte. 9 west for 15 miles to Goshen. Turn right onto MA Rte. 112 north and continue for 0.7 miles. Park entrance is on the right.
From West/Rte.9 In Dalton at intersection with MA Rte. 8, take MA Rte. 9 east for 27 miles to Goshen. Turn left onto MA Rte. 112 north and continue for 0.7 miles. Park entrance is on the right.
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Park Name:
Douglas State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist cutting back sections of the Southern New England Trunkline Trail.
Meeting Place/Time:
Park Headquarters, 107 Wallum Lake Road, Douglas Ma 01516 at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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No
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
508-476-7872
Directions:
From the West:
Take MASS PIKE east (Rte. I-90E) to exit #10 in Auburn. Take Rte 395 South to Exit #2, Rte 16. Take a left onto Rte 16 East and follow for 5 miles.
Turn right onto Cedar St to STOP.
Go straight through stop onto Wallum Lake Rd.
Forest entrance is 1 mile on your right.
From the East/Boston/Southeast:
Take MASs PIKE west (Rte. I-90W) to exit #10A in Millbury. Take Rte 146 South to exit # 3, Rte 16.
Take a right onto Rte 16 West through Douglas center, towards Sutton/Webster.
Turn left onto Cedar St to STOP.
Go straight through stop onto Wallum Lake Rd.
Forest entrance is 1 mile on your right.
From Northeast/Worcester:
Take Rte 495 to Rte 290 West to end through Worcester. Rte 290W turns into Rte 395 South. Follow Rte 395 S to Exit #2 in Webster, Rte 16. Take a left onto Rte 16 East towards Douglas. Follow for 5 miles. Turn right onto Cedar St to STOP. Go straight through stop onto Wallum Lake Rd.
Forest entrance is 1 mile on your right.
From Northwest:
Take Rte 2 East to exit #33 in Leominster, Rte190 South.
Follow Rte 190S to end onto Rte 290 West in Worcester.
Take Rte 290W to exit #12, Rte. 146 South. Follow Rte 146S to Exit #3, Rte 16. Take a right onto Rte 16 West through Douglas center, towards Sutton/Webster. Turn left at Cedar St to STOP. Go straight through stop onto Wallum Lake Rd.
Forest entrance is 1 mile on your right.
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Park Name:
Dunn Pond State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help plant bushes in landscaping beds near visitor center, planting perenials in parking lot, and a general park cleanup
Meeting Place/Time:
Dunn Pondhouse, 289 Pearl Street, Gardner MA 01440 at 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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Yes
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
978-632-7897
Directions:
From the East/Northeast/Southeast
Take I-495 to exit 29, Rt. 2 west.
Drive 23.5 miles on Rt. 2 west to exit 24, Rt. 140 north. At the bottom of the exit ramp, merge onto Rt. 140 north. Drive 2.7 miles on Rt. 140 north and take a left on to Rt. 101 west, Pearl St. Drive 1 mile on Rt. 101 west, Pearl St. Park entrance is on left.
From the West
Take Rt. 2 east to exit 24, Rt. 140 north. At the bottom of the exit ramp, take a left on to Rt. 140 north. Drive 2.8 miles on Rt. 140 north and take a left on to Rt. 101 west, Pearl St. Drive 1 mile on Rt. 101 west, Pearl St. Park entrance is on left.
From Southwest/Northwest
Take I-91 to Exit 27, Rt. 2 eas Drive 29 miles on Rt. 2 east to exit 24, Rt. 140 north. At the bottom of the exit ramp take a left on to Rt. 140 north.
Drive 2.8 miles on Rt. 140 north and take a right on to Rt. 101 west, Pearl St. Drive 1 mile on Rt. 101 west, Pearl St. Park entrance is on left.
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Park Name:
Halibut Point State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Volunteers will help clean up along the coast.
Meeting Place/Time:
Visitor Center at 9:00 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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No
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
978.546.2997
Directions:
DIRECTIONS: Take Route 128 North all the way to the end. Take a left at the lights and go 6 miles to Gott Avenue. Take a right onto Gott Avenue and then a right into the parking lot for the state park.
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Park Name:
Hemlock Gorge Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Volunteers will help with a Spring cleanup of trash and debris
Meeting Place/Time:
1094 Chestnut Street, Newton Upper Falls at 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
781.788.0007
Directions:
Visit www.crwa.org/cleanup for more information.
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Park Name:
Leominster State Forest - Wolf Rock Trail
Park Serve Activity:
Volunteers will assist with rehabilitation of Wolf Rock, clearing brush and providing erosion control.
Meeting Place/Time:
Off Route 31 at the Princeton and Westminster Town Line. at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
978-874-2303
Directions:
Take Exit 28 to Rt. 31 South
Travel 1.3 miles to office building entrance on left. Travel .7 of a mile to park entrance on left
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Park Name:
Maudslay State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help clean up trash along the 1.75 mile river front and clear brush at a prominent overlook.
Meeting Place/Time:
Visitor Center Parking Lot at 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
978-465-7223
Directions:
From the North and South: Take Rte. 95, exit 57 to Rte. 113 east. Follow 113 east for half a mile and turn left on Noble St. At stop sign turn left onto Ferry Rd., bear left at fork and follow signs.
From the West: Take I-495 exit 55 to Rte. 110 east. Continue 1 mile to Merrill St., turn right at second light. Continue on Merrill St./Spofford St. for 1.5 miles. Turn right before stop sign onto Ferry Rd., follow signs.
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Park Name:
Middlesex Fells Reservation - Flynn Rink
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will hike and carry out litter from around the area to help get a head start on spring cleaning.
Meeting Place/Time:
Flynn Rink - 300 Elm Street, Medford at 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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No
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Over 12:
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No
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Phone:
617.312.7341
Directions:
MBTA:
Orange Line to Malden Station, MBTA bus #99 to New England Medical Center. Walk 1 mile south to the Flynn Rink on the right.
Orange Line to Malden Station, MBTA bus #100 to Fellsway West opposite Elm St. Walk east ½ mi. on Elm St. to the Flynn rink on the left.
By Car: From North
Interstate 93 South to exit 35. At stop sign, go left under highway. At next stop sign go right. Go straight through first set of lights. The Flynn Rink is ½ mile past the Stone Zoo on the right.
From South:
Interstate 93 North to exit 33 (Route 28). Follow Rte. 28 for .4 miles and turn right on Elm Street. Go3/4 of the way around the rotary and head North on Woodland Road. The Flynn Rink is on the left
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Park Name:
Middlesex Fells Reservation - Sheepfold
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with cleanup of the Sheepfold dog area.
Meeting Place/Time:
Sheepfold Upper lot by information board at 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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No
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
617.981.0817
Directions:
From 93: Take Exit 33 to merge on to Ma-28 N/Fellswat West toward Winchester. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Fellsway W. Continue to follow MA 28N. Turn into Sheepfold area and meet at Upper lot by map board.
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Park Name:
Myles Standish State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with trail cleanup work.
Meeting Place/Time:
Park Headquarters Parking Lot at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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No
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
508-866-2526
Directions:
From the North: Take Rte. 3 south to exit 5, turn right onto Long Pond Rd. (west) and continue for about 3 miles to the park entrance on the right.
From Rte. 495: Take Rte. 495 to exit 2 (South Carver) and the intersection with Rte. 58. Take Rte. 58 north on Cranberry Rd., follow signs.
From Southeast: Rte.3 north to exit#3. Left off of ramp. Right onto Long Pond Rd, 2 miles forest entrance.
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Park Name:
Nashua River Rail Trail
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist in the annual cleaning of litter along the Nashua River Rail Tral. This is the 10th Anniversary Nashua River Rail Trail Park Serve Day event!
Meeting Place/Time:
Sand Hill Road Parking Lot, Groton at 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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Yes
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
978.597.8802
Directions:
From 495: Take Exit 31(Rt. 119 W) through Groton to Nod Road and follow to Sand Hill Road.
From the West: Take Rt.2 to 495 North to Exit 31 and follow directions above
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Park Name:
Otter River State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help spruce-up entrance ways into campground, ie bark mulch and plantings.
Meeting Place/Time:
Otter River Headquarters Building at 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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Yes
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
978-939-8962
Directions:
Rt.2 East or West: Take exit 20, follow brown State Park lead in signs to Otter River State Forest-86 Winchendon Road, Baldwinville Ma. 01436.
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Park Name:
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help rake and clear out future butterfly/rock garden site as well as trimming brush along the Spring Path Trail.
Meeting Place/Time:
Purgatory Chasm Visitor Center, 198 Purgatory Road, Sutton at 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
508-234-3733
Directions:
From the east & west: Take Mass Pike to Exit 10A, take Rt.146 south to Exit 6, at end of ramp take a right, the Visitors Center is 1000 ft. up the road.
From the north and south:
Take Rt. 495 to Mass Pike, head West on Mass Pike to Exit 10A, take Rt.146 south to Exit 6, take right at end of ramp onto Purgatory Road, park is 1,000 feet up the road.
From the north: Take Rt I90 south to Rt 290 south into Worcester;
Take Exit 12 at Brosnihan Square onto Rt. 146 -Millbury Street;
Head south on Rt. 146 south Exit 6, take right at the end of ramp the Visitors Center is 1,000 feet up the road.
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Park Name:
Red Rock Park
Park Serve Activity:
Volunteers will help with cleanup of trash, trimming bushes between Red Rock Park and Woodbury Point.
Meeting Place/Time:
Red Rock Park - Lynn Shore Drive at 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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Yes
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
617-447-4084
Directions:
Take the Lynnway to Carroll Parkway to the Nahant Rotary, then take Lynn Shore Drive to Red Rock Park.
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Park Name:
Regatta Point State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with a general clean up of the park by raking, spreading mulch, as well as clearing debris and trash.
Meeting Place/Time:
Regatta Point at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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No
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
508.728.9976
Directions:
From the East/Northeast:
Take Rte 495 to Rte 290 West.
Follow Rte 290W to Exit #22, Main St/Shrewsbury.
Take a right at end of ramp.
At second set of lights, take a left onto Plantation St.
Follow Plantation St. back under Rte 290 and then take a your next left onto Natural History Dr. (Natural History Dr. will turn into N. Lake Ave.)
Park entrance will be on your left at the break in the median across from UMASS.
From Boston/Southeast:
Take MASS PIKE West (Rte. I-90W) to exit # 11 in Grafton, Rte 122.
Take a left onto Rte 122 North(Grafton St).
At the third set of lights take a right onto Sunderland Rd.
At the next set of lights take a left onto Lake Ave.
Proceed for 2.5 miles, crossing Rte 9.
Park entrance is on your right across from UMASS Hospital.
From West/Southwest:
Take MASS PIKE east (Rte. I-90E) to exit #10 in Auburn, Rte 290.
Follow 290E through Worcester to exit #21, Plantation St.
Take a right at end of ramp onto Plantation St.
Take your next left onto Natural History Dr. (Nat. History Dr. will turn into N Lake Ave)
Park entrance will be on your left at the break in the median across from UMASS
From Northwest:
Take Rte 2 West to Rte 190 South towards Worcester.
Follow Rte 190S to end onto Rte 290 East.
Take 290E to exit #21, Plantation St.
Take a right at end of ramp onto Plantation St.
Take your next left onto Natural History Dr. (Natural History Dr. will turn into
N. Lake Ave.)
Park entrance will be on your left at the break in the median across from UMASS
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Park Name:
Robinson State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with cleaning the front entrance and planting of flowers. Participants will also stain the front entrance retaining wall, Litter pick-up and minor trail work and erosion control.
Meeting Place/Time:
Park Headquarters at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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Yes
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
413-786-2877
Directions:
Take Route 91 South to Route 57 West to Route.187 North to North St #428
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Park Name:
Schooner Ernestina
Park Serve Activity:
Volunteers will help remove the winter cover and prepare area for summer programming
Meeting Place/Time:
New Bedford State Pier at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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No
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Over 12:
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No
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Phone:
508.930.3243
Directions:
Take Exit 15 off 195 either West or East to Route 18 South. At second traffic light, take a left on to State Pier. The ship is on the right.
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Park Name:
Shawme - Crowell State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with a park and trail clean-up.
Meeting Place/Time:
Parking Lot at 42 Main Street (Rt 130) at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
508.888.0351
Directions:
From the north:
Take Rte. 3 south to the Sagamore Bridge and Rte. 6 east. Follow Rte. 6 over the bridge to exit 2 and the intersection with Rte. 130 in Sandwich. Follow Rte. 130 into Sandwich and follow the State Forest signs 3 miles to the Forest entrance on the left.
From the west:
Take Rte 495 south to the intersection with Rte 6 east. Follow Rte. 6 along the Cape Cod Canal to the intersection with Rte. 3 and the Sagamore Bridge rotary. Follow Rte. 6 east over the Sagamore Bridge t exit 2 in Sandwich. Follow Rte. 130 into Sandwich and follow the State Forest signs 3 miles to the Forest entrance on the left.
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Park Name:
Upton State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
***Please Note: This event takes place on April 27th, 2013** - Volunteers will help Upton CCC Camp cleanup.
Meeting Place/Time:
CCC Administration Building at 9:00AM – 1:00PM
Kids Activities:
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Under 8:
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No
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8 to 12:
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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
508.435.4303
Directions:
GPS Address is 190 WESTBORO ROAD, UPTON.
From east or west: Mass Pike (Rte. I-90) to Rte. I-495 south (Upton exit 21B) right off ramp, go straight 3.5 miles and take right onto Westboro Rd. Forest is 2 miles on the right.
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