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Park Name:
Alewife Brook Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with: Trail cleaning on the south trail, Blair Pond, and Yates Pond, as well as trails throughout the broader reservation. Event is hosted by the Friends of Alewife Reservation.
Meeting Place/Time:
Meet Across from Alewife T- Stop Passenger Pickup at 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 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:
617-727-9693
Directions:
DCR Public Parking at the end of Acorn Park Drive, off Route 2(Arlington Lake St. Exit)
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Park Name:
Ames Nowell State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Trail Clean up. Planting of flowers.
Meeting Place/Time:
Ranger Station at 9:00 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:
781-857-1336
Directions:
Take Rt. 3 to Rt 18 South to Rt. 123.
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Park Name:
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with Trail cleanup, sweeping, litter removal, cutting brush, mulching, and weeding flower beds
Meeting Place/Time:
parking lot at Farnam's Road and Church Street, Cheshire at 9:30 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:
413-442-8928
Directions:
From the South, East, and West via Mass Pike(I-90): take Exit 2 in Lee. Follow Route 20 west to US Route 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 inintersection of MA Rt. 9 and MA Rt. 8. Continue straight through intersection on Rt. 8 North for 5.2 miles to Farnams Road, Cheshire. Look for brown Ashuwillticook sign. Turn left at Farnams Road and proceed to rail trail parking.
From the North, East, and West/Rt.2: Take MA Rt. 2 in downtown North Adams to MA Rt. 8 South for 13.5 miles to Farnams Road, Cheshire. Look for brown Ashuwillticook sign. Turn right at Farnams Road and proceed to rail trail parking
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Park Name:
Beaver Brook North
Park Serve Activity:
Metropolitan Parkway North: Participants will help clean, rake, mow, plant flowers @ metfern Cemetary
Meeting Place/Time:
Metropolitan Parkway North at 9 a.m. - 1 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:
781-322-2851
Directions:
Rt. 2 to Exit 56, Winter Street. Take a right onto Concord Street. Then take a left onto Metropolitan Parkway North.
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Park Name:
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Removal of debris from salt marsh. Clean up of Belle Isle Inlet
Meeting Place/Time:
Morton Street, Winthrop Marsh Side at 9 a.m. - 1 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:
617-727-5350
Directions:
From Bennington St North East Boston, turn left on Saratoga. Take a left onto Morton St after crossing Belle Isle Inlet
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Park Name:
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with trail head cleanup and River Bend Farm spruce up
Meeting Place/Time:
River Bend Farm Visitor Center 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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No
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Phone:
508 278-7604
Directions:
Take Route 146 to exit 3, follow signs for the visitors center
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Park Name:
Blue Hills Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will perform trail maintenance, including brushing, cleaning waterbars, and culverts, as well as removing downed branches and small trees.
Meeting Place/Time:
Houghton's Pond parking lot: 840 Hillside St., Milton at 10 a.m. - 2 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:
617-698-1802
Directions:
By car:
Take exit 3 (Houghton's Pond, Ponkapoag Trail exit) from Rte. 93. Follow the signs to Houghton's Pond.
By public transportation:
MBTA: The Great Blue Hill and Houghton’s Pond sections are accessible from the Red Line to Ashmont Station. From Ashmont, take the high speed line to Mattapan. The Canton and Blue Hills bus services the Trailside Museum and Great Blue Hill on Route 138. For the Houghton’s Pond area, exit the bus at Blue Hill River Road. Cross the road and walk one mile east on Hillside Street. For directions to other areas of the reservation, please call (617) 698-1802.
Meet by the bulletin board at Houghton's Pond main parking lot
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Park Name:
Breakheart Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with the clean-up of Park, Trail, Butterfly Garden and Dog Run
Meeting Place/Time:
Visitor Center (177 Forest St. Saugus Ma) 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:
781-233-0834
Directions:
Take Rte. 1 to Lynn Fells Parkway exit, follow Lynn Fells Parkway a short distance, take a right onto Forest Street. Park entrance is after Kasabuski Rink.
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Park Name:
Brookwood Farm
Park Serve Activity:
Spring Cleaning and early planting. Spread compost, turn soil, planting or transplanting early crops
Meeting Place/Time:
Brookwood Farm, Small Parking lot at 11 Blue Hill River Road at 9 a.m. - 1 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:
Exit 3 off Route 93 turn towards Houghton's Pond, turn left at the three way stop, Brookwood Farm is ahead of the left about .5 miles. Enter at the Brookwood Farm sign at 11 Blue Hill River Road in Canton.
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Park Name:
Callahan State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with general park cleanup
Meeting Place/Time:
Millwood Street 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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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. North on Edgell Road. Take a left on Belknap Road, then a right on Millwood St.
From Mass Pike- Take exit 12 and follow directions for Route 9 East.
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Park Name:
Charles River - DCR's Brighton Pool
Park Serve Activity:
This event is co-sponsored by The Charles River Watershed Association. Participants will help with cleanup.
Meeting Place/Time:
At rotary off North Beacon Street at 9 a.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) 254-2965
Directions:
Event is bus accessible and there is parking available.
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Park Name:
Charles River - DCR's Cutler Park
Park Serve Activity:
This event is Co-sponsored by the Charles River Watershed Association. Participants will help with cleanup
Meeting Place/Time:
Parking lot near intersection of Fourth Ave. and Kendrick St. at 9 a.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:
617-333-7404
Directions:
Parking is available for this event.
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Park Name:
Charles River - Esplanade
Park Serve Activity:
Events are Co-sponsored by the Charles River Watershed Association
Participants can assist with cleanup at:
Hatch Shell, Higginson Circle, Mother's Rest,
The Fens behind MFA, DCR's Brighton Pool,
DCR's Upper Charles Reservation, DCR Cutler Park
Meeting Place/Time:
Various- See Description of Event at 9 a.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:
617-626-4973
Directions:
Hatch Shell: Red Line near Charles/MGH t-stop
Higginson Circle: Green E Line MFA Stop, bus accessible
Mother's Rest: Green Line to Hynes Convention Center stop, bus accessilble
The Fens behind MFA: Green Line E MFA stop, bus accessible
DCR Brighton Pool:Bus accessible and parking available
DCR Cutler Park:Take Great Plain Ave exit towards Dedham. Parking lot on left.
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Take Exit 19A off Route 95. At the first set of lights, make a right onto Second Ave. At the end of Second Ave., make a right onto Fourth Ave. At the end of Fourth Ave., make a right onto Kendrick St. Look for the reservation sign on the left side of the street, before the PTC office building. Park in the lot with the sign.
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Park Name:
Charles River - Herter Park at Artesani Playground
Park Serve Activity:
This event is co-sponsored by Charles River Watershed Association. Participants will assist with cleanup
Meeting Place/Time:
Herter Park at Artesani Playground at 9 a.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:
6176264980
Directions:
This event is bus accessible
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Park Name:
Charles River - Higginson Circle
Park Serve Activity:
This event is co-sponsored with Charles River Watershed Association. Participants will assist with cleanup.
Meeting Place/Time:
Meet at location Avenue Louis Pasteur and the Fenway at 9 a.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:
6176264980
Directions:
Green E Line MFA stop. Bus Accessible
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Park Name:
Charles River - Mother's Rest
Park Serve Activity:
This event is co-sponsored by the Charles River Watershed Association, Participants will assist with cleanup at Mother's Rest
Meeting Place/Time:
At the intersection of the Fenway and Boylston st in the emerald Necklace at 9 a.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:
781-788-0007
Directions:
Green Line Hynes Convention Center stop. Event is also bus accessible
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Park Name:
Charles River - The Fens
Park Serve Activity:
This event is co-sponsored by the Charles River Watershed Association. Participants will help with cleanup of the Fens behind the MFA.
Meeting Place/Time:
In Parkland across the footbridge near intersection of the Fenwya and Forsyth Way at 9 a.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:
781-788-0007
Directions:
Green E Line MFA stop. Event is also bus accessible.
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Park Name:
Charles River- Hatch Shell
Park Serve Activity:
This event is co-sponsored by the Charles River Watershed Association. Participants will help with clean up at Hatch Shell.
Meeting Place/Time:
Hatch Shell at 9 a.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:
617-626-4980
Directions:
Red Line near Charles/MGH t-stop.
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Park Name:
Cochituate State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with trail maintenance and possible bridge building on trail.
Meeting Place/Time:
Henry Wilson History Trail at 10 a.m. - 1 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:
508-653-9641
Directions:
Take Exit 13 on I-90. Rt. 30 East. Take a right at the first set of lights(Speen Street). Follow Speen Street to Rt. 135. Take a left at lights, CVS will be on your left. Parking lot will 1/4 mile down on the left.
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Park Name:
Constitution Beach, East Boston
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will participate in general cleanup and weeding flower beds.
Meeting Place/Time:
Constitution Beach Bathhouse at 9 a.m. - 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:
617-233-2953
Directions:
MBTA: Blue Line to Orient Heights stop
Drive:Take Route 1A, exit Bennington Street
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Park Name:
DAR State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with storm damage
clean-up to prepare for May 1st campground opening.
Meeting Place/Time:
DAR Day-Use 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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No
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
413-268-7098
Directions:
From I-91 North: Take Exit 19 and go straight off the off-ramp, follow through 5 sets of lights until you get to the end. Take a right on Route 9 West and follow to Goshen. Just past the Goshen Fire Department (on the right), take a right onto Route 112 North. The park entrance is located 3/4 mile on the right.
From Pittsfield: Take Route 9 East. Take a left onto Route 112 North. park is located 3/4 mile on the right.
From the Masspike(I-90): Take Exit 4 to 91 North. From I-91 North, take Exit 19 and go straight off the off ramp, follow through 5 sets of lights until you get to the end. Take a right on Route 9 West and follow to Goshen. Just past the Goshen Fire Department(on the right), take a right onto Route 112 North. The park entrance is located 3/4 mile on the right.
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Park Name:
Douglas State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
Cutting back brush on trails. Installation of Water bar.
Meeting Place/Time:
Route 16 parking area across from double gate at 9 a.m. - 1 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:
Take Mass Pike(I-90) to Route 395 South in Auburn. Go south to Exit 2(Rt. 16) in Webster. Take a left at the end of the ramo and travel eaast for approximately 4 miles. parking area will be on the right, across from metal double gate.
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Park Name:
Ellisville Harbor State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with beach clean-up. Bring weather related clothing
Meeting Place/Time:
Wing House at 9 a.m. - 1 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:
508-888-0351
Directions:
Take MA Route 3A North (follow signs to Cedarville and Ellisville), travel 2 miles, the park will be on your right. 1/4 mile distance to Wing House
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Park Name:
Ellwell Recreation Area
Park Serve Activity:
Spring Clean Up: Will Include raking picnic area, pruning shrubbery, sweeping parking areas, mulching grounds, staining signs and picnic tables. No Bathrooms or running water.
Meeting Place/Time:
Ellwell Recreation Parking Lot at 10 a.m. - 2 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:
413-586-8706 ext 12
Directions:
From the East or West: Mass Pike(I-90) to exit 4, Route 91 North to Route 9, exit 19. Go through the lights onto Damon Road. Parking at Ellwell State Park on the right. There is parking at both ends of the trail, and on Route 9 in Hadley behind the Bread and Circus Market. Limited parking that provides wheelchair access at the junction of Mill Lanr and Southeast Street in Amherst.
From the North: Rt. 91 South to exit 20. At the bottom of the ramp- merge with traffic and enter left lane. Turn left at light onto Damon Road. Proceed 1/2 mile. Parking is on the left at the Ellwell Recreation Area.
From the South: Route 91 North to Exit 19. at the end of the ramp go straight through light. Parking area is on the right.
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Park Name:
Foss Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with park clean up. This event is co-sponsored by the Foss Park Neighborhood Association.
Meeting Place/Time:
Foss Park, Somerville 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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No
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Phone:
(617) 727-4708
Directions:
Mcgrath Obrien Highway, Somerville
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Park Name:
Georgetown Rowley State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with trails maintenance, clean-up, simple litter pickup along short trail, brush pickup/removal, and signage.
Meeting Place/Time:
Pingree Farm Road kiosk at 9 a.m. - 3 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:
978-887-5931
Directions:
Take Rte. I-95 north to Rte. 97 west(exit 53B), take a right onto Pingree Farm Road and follow to end of road.
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Park Name:
Great Brook Farm State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with trail rehabilitation and the restoration of Indian Hill Trail. Participants are encouraged to bring their own work gloves, water bottles and to wear appropriate footwear and pants
Meeting Place/Time:
Visitors center(984 Lowell St) at 8:30 a.m. - 1 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:
978-369-6312
Directions:
From Rt.128: Take exit 31B. Follow MA Route 225 West for 8 miles to the Carlisle center rotary, then turn right on Lowell St. (following the sign to Chelmsford). The Park entrance is 2 miles ahead on the right. Park office is just beyond the entrance on the right.
From the North: Take 495 South to exit 34. Follow Rt. 110 West for .6 miles to Chelmsford Center, continue through light onto Rt. 4 South for 1 miles, then take right fork on to Concord Road towards Carlisle. The office is 2 miles ahead on the left go left on to North Rd. and parking lot is 1/2 mile down on the left
From the West: Take Route 2 to 495 North. Then use above directions for the North.
From the South: Take 495 North to exit 32(Westford and Route 225). Go right at the bottom of the ramp. At set of lights go straight through. Follow until T intersection and take a left on to Rt. 225. Follow Rt. 225 until you reach the center of Carlisle Rotarty. Go /34 of the way around the rotary on to Lowell Street towards Chelmsford. The entrance to the park will be 2 miles down the road on the right.
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Park Name:
Great Falls Discovery Center
Park Serve Activity:
Outdoor Spring Clean-up: Lime lawns, cleanup winter debris, rake, mulch flower beds
Meeting Place/Time:
Great Falls Discovery Center at 9 a.m. - 1 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:
413-863-3221
Directions:
From Points North and South: Take interstate 91. Take exit 27 onto Route 2 east.
From points West: Take Route 2 east past Route 91 to the traffic lights in Gill.
From points East: Take Route 2 West to Gill.
At the Route 2 lights in Gill, go South towards Turner's Falls and Deerfield over the river on Avenue.
Parking: Accessible parking is immediately after the bridge on the right. The main parking lot is around the corner, take the next right to enter the lot.
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Park Name:
Harold Parker - Bay Circuit Trail
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will participate in Trail reroute project and associated trail work on Bay Circuit Trail. This event will take place on April 25th.
Meeting Place/Time:
Middleton Road. Picnic Paviliion, North Andover at 9a.m.- 1p.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:
978-686-3391
Directions:
Route 125 in North Andover
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Park Name:
Harold Parker - Frye Pond
Park Serve Activity:
Cleanup walk around Frye Pond. This event will happen on Sunday April 26th.
Meeting Place/Time:
Campground Office, 133 Jenkins Road, Andover at 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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No
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
978-686-3391
Directions:
From Boston: Take 93 to exit 41, follow 125 north (toward Andover) for about 4 miles to the State Police Barracks (on right). Turn right on Harold Parker Rd to Jenkins Rd. The campground is approx 1/2 mile on the right.
From Salem, Peabody & Danvers: Follow 114 West. Take 125 South exit. Take a left at Brown State Police Barracks onto Harold Parker Road. Follow till the end of the road, take a right travel approx 3/4 mile and take a left at the stop sign onto Jenkins Road. The campground is 1 mile down on the right.
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Park Name:
Houghton's Pond/Blue Hills Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will perform Tree and flower plantings, as well as beach and picnic area cleanup
Meeting Place/Time:
Houghton's Pond Visitor Center, 840 Hillside Street in Milton at 9 a.m. - 1 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:
I-93 Exit 3. Follow signs for Houghton’s Pond. Turn right at three way stop onto Hillside Street. Main parking lot ahead on right. Meet by the bulletin board at 840 Hillside Street in Milton.
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Park Name:
Lawrence Heritage State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with clean-up of Boathouse area and Riverfront Park
Meeting Place/Time:
Bashard Boathouse 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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Yes
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
978 794-1655
Directions:
From Route 495 north or south: Take exit 45 (Marston Street). Take first left onto Canal Street. Go straight through lights then take second right onto Jackson Street. The Visitors Center will be on the right. A small parking lot is located in back of the Jackson Street Visitors Center on Mill Street. In addition there is a private parking garage on Appleton Street (one block west of the Visitors Center). The park is also accessible by bus and train from Boston. Call the park for train schedule.
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Park Name:
Leominster State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
Clearing of brush and debris from the ice storm of 2008 in the picnic areas and trails.
Meeting Place/Time:
Princeton Lot on the Westminster/Princeton line at 9 a.m. - 1 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:
978-874-2303
Directions:
From the North: Take Rt. 31 South to Princeton Line.
From the South: Take I-90 North to 140 N exit 5 to RT. 31 North to the Westminster town line
From the East: Take Rt. 2 West to exit 28, then South on Rt. 31 to Princeton town line.
From the West: Take Rt. 2 East to exit 28, then South on Rt. 31 to Princeton town line
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Park Name:
Lowell Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with clean-up
Meeting Place/Time:
Lowell Park- 183 Brattle Street Cambridge at 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 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:
6176264980
Directions:
n/a
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Park Name:
Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsborough State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
Spring Cleanup and Park Improvements. Participants are encouraged to bring their own work gloves, water bottles, and to wear appropriate footwear and long pants.
Meeting Place/Time:
Forest Main Entrance, located at the end of Trotting Park Road, Lowell at 10 a.m. - 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:
978-458-8750
Directions:
Take MA Route 3 North to exit 32. Take a right at the end of ramp onto Drum Hill Road. After 5 sets of lights, cross over the Rourk Bridge. Take a left at the lights on the other side of the bridge. Go 500 yards then take a right at lights onto Old Ferry Rd. Take a left onto Varnum Ave. After ½ mile, go right onto Trotting Park Rd. Parking lot is at the gate.
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Park Name:
Lynn Shores and Nahant Beach Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Rehab Planting Beds, Nahant Rotary
Meeting Place/Time:
Ward House Tot Lot at 9 a.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:
617-304-6164
Directions:
Lynnway (Rt. 1A) to Carroll Parkway to Nahant Rotary and, then, either Nahant Causeway to boat launch and Long Beach at Nahant Beach Reservation, or, Lynn Shore Drive to Red Rock Park and King's Beach at Lynn Shore Reservation. Fee for parking at Long Beach, 8:00am - 6:00pm, May - Sept.
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Park Name:
Manuel F. Correllus State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
Trail Rehabilitation
Meeting Place/Time:
Headquarters at 9 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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Yes
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Over 12:
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No
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Phone:
508-693-2540
Directions:
On the Island of Martha's Vineyard
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Park Name:
Massasoit State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help: 1.) Install a new fence using 6x6 posts and 2x10 planks.
2.) Plant Flowers and shrubs near the contact station, continuation of Park Serve 2008
Meeting Place/Time:
Contact Station at 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cookout to follow
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:
508-822-7405
Directions:
From 495: Take exit 4(Rt. 18 South). Go 1/2 to yellow flashing light and turn right. Drive 2 miles to park entrance of the left.
From 24: Take Rout 44 East. Turn right at first traffic light and follow to end. Turn left onto Middleboro Avenue and drive 2 miles to park entrance on the right, after Lake Rico
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Park Name:
Maudslay State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with clean-up trash along 1.75 mile river front, and clear brush at prominent overlook.
Meeting Place/Time:
Parking lot at 9 a.m. - 1 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:
978-465-7223
Directions:
Take Rte. 95 to exit 57 (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 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- Cleanup
Park Serve Activity:
Join your neighbors to the Middlesex Fells a spring cleaning!
Meeting Place/Time:
Flynn Rink Parking Lot at 10:00 a.m. to 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:
6177271199
Directions:
n/a
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Park Name:
Middlesex Fells Reservation-Heavy Trail Work
Park Serve Activity:
Event is co-sponsored by NEMBA
Participants will assist with: Heavy maintenance event. Reclamation and rehabilitation of a pre-existing but overgrown and lost singletrack trail will be done for multi-use
Meeting Place/Time:
Kiosk in Sheepfold Parking Lot at 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 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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No
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Phone:
617-727-5380
Directions:
To the West Side of the Middlesex Fells: Interstate 93 South to exit 35. At stop sign, go left under highway. At next stop sign go right. At first set of lights turn right onto Route 28. Turn right into Sheepfold entrance.
OR
Interstate 93 South to exit 33 (Route 28). Take first right onto South Border Rd. Bellevue Pond entrance is on the right.
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To the East Side of the Middlesex Fells: 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 Botume House Visitor Center is ½ mile past the Stone Zoo on the right.
To the West Side of the Middlesex Fells: Interstate 93 North to exit 33 (Route 28). Sheepfold entrance is 2 miles up on the left… Or, take exit 33, proceed halfway around rotary and take South Border Rd. Bellevue Pond entrance is on the right.
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To the East Side of the Middlesex Fells: 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 for 1 mile. Botume House Visitor Center is on the left.
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Park Name:
Moore State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Trail Clearing, American Chestnut Orchard fertilizing & weeding. Fragrant azalea planting. Healthy Heart Trail project with Eagle Scout candidate. Rebuilding rock stairs with Bay Path High School Stone Masonry Instructor & students to improve accessibil
Meeting Place/Time:
Parking lot at 9 a.m.- 4 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:
508-792-3969
Directions:
Take Route 122 South to Paxton Center and the intersection of MA Routes 122, 31, & 56. Take a right on Route 31 South, Moore State Park entrance is 1 ¼ miles on the right.
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Park Name:
Morton Street
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with clean-up of area. This event is co-sponsored by the Morton Street Board of Commerce.
Meeting Place/Time:
Apolos Furniture - 926 Morton Street at 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 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:
617-626-4973
Directions:
From the North: Take 93 South to Exit 11B (Granite Ave). Take a left on to Gallivan Boulevard/ MA 203. Take a right on to Selden Street. Follow until sign for Morton Street.
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Park Name:
Mount Greylock State Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Trail Cleanup, blazing
Meeting Place/Time:
Visitors Center (30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough Ma) at 9:30 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:
413-499-4262
Directions:
From the South, East or West via Masspike(I-90): Take Exit 2 in Lee. Follow US Route 20 West to US Route 7 North to Pittsfield for 11.8. From downtown Pittsfield, continue North on US Route 7 to Lanesborough for 6.6 miles. At the brown Mount Greylock sign turn right onto North Main Street. Follow the brown lead-in signs 1.5 from Route 7 to the visitors center and park entrance.
From the North(Route 2): Take Route 2 to Williamstown Rotary. At rotary, bear onto US Route 7 South. Continue for 13.7 miles through New Ashford into Lanesborough. At the brown Mount Greylock sign, turn left onto North Main Street. Follow the brown lead in signs 1.5 miles to the visitors center. Driving distance from the visitors center to the summit is 8 miles.
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Park Name:
Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Summit Road culvert marking and cleanup and Summit Area Cleanup: cleanup winter debris, rake, mulch flower beds, clean grills. No Running water or restrooms.
Meeting Place/Time:
Entrance Gate at the bottom of Mount Sugarloaf at 10 a.m. - 2 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:
413-586-8706 ext 12
Directions:
From the East or West: Mass Pike(I-90) to exit 4, then Route 91 North to Exit 24 , Rt. 116 East. Mount Sugarloaf is one mile on the left
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Park Name:
Myles Standish State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with East Head Reservoir Nature Trail restoration and cleanup, Headquarters beautification. We will do a major cleanup and repair work on trail including putting up signage, cutting back brush, picking up litter and replacing som
Meeting Place/Time:
Headquarters - Parking Lot at 9 a.m. - 3 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:
508-866-2526
Directions:
Route 495 East to Exit 2. take a right off the exit and follow signs to park.
Route 128 South to Route 3 East to Exit 5. take a right off exit and follow signs for the park
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Park Name:
Nahant Beach
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will clean-up beach.
Meeting Place/Time:
Nahant Beach at 9 a.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:
781-485-2803
Directions:
MBTA:
From Haymarket Station to Central Square, Lynn, take MBTA bus #400, 440, 441, 442, or commuter rail, or take Blue Line to Wonderland, bus #441 or 442 (Marblehead). From Central Square take bus #439 to the rotary near the bathhouse.
Drive:
Lynnway (Rt. 1A) to Carroll Parkway to Nahant Rotary and, then, either Nahant Causeway to boat launch and Long Beach at Nahant Beach Reservation, or, Lynn Shore Drive to Red Rock Park and King's Beach at Lynn Shore Reservation.
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Park Name:
Nantasket Beach
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help plant/mulch flower beds, clean-up beach, and painting.
Meeting Place/Time:
Park Headquarters, 215 Nantasket Ave, Hull at 9 a.m. - 2 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:
781-925-1777
Directions:
Take MA Route 3 to MA Route 228 North. Stay on 288 through Hingham and Hull. 228 becomes Nantasket Ave.
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Park Name:
Nashua River Rail Trail
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with clean-up along the entire length of the rail trail, also pile brush and brnaches from ice storm for chipping and/or pickup
Meeting Place/Time:
Sand Hill Road parking lot at 9 a.m. - 1 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 the North and South- Take I-495 north or south to Rte. 119 west. Follow for approximately ten miles. Take right on Nod Road and right on Sand Hill Road. Follow Sand Hill Road to parking area, on the right after crossing rail trail.
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Park Name:
October Mountain State Forest, Appalachian Trail
Park Serve Activity:
Participatns will help with storm damage cleanup along the Appalachian Trail and training for No. Ho. Volunteers
Meeting Place/Time:
TBD by A.M.C at 9 a.m. - 3p.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:
413-5243-1778
Directions:
Take I-90 Exit 2 in Lee. East on Rt 20. for 4 miles. Becket Road on he left 1 miles on the left is the Appalachian Trail
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Park Name:
Otter River State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help clean debris off of the Wilder-McKenzie Nature Trail, which runs between Otter River State Forest and the Lake Dennison Recreation Area
Meeting Place/Time:
Park contact station at 9 a.m. - 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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No
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
978-939-8962
Directions:
Take MA Route 2 to exit 20, then right onto Baldwinville Road to the end, right again onto Route 202 North. Follow 202 North 1.2 miles to the park entrance on the left.
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Park Name:
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will paint the pump house & maintenance building at Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
Meeting Place/Time:
Visitors Center at 9:30 a.m. - 2 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:
508-234-3733
Directions:
From the East and West: Take Mass Pike to Exit 10a to Route 146 south to exit 6. At the end of the ramp take a right, the visitors center is located 1,000 feet up the road.
From the North or South: Take 495 to the Mass Pike, head West on Mass Pike to Exit 10A. Take Route 146 South to Exit 6. Take a right at the end of the ramp. Visitors center is 1,00 feet up the road
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Park Name:
Revere Beach
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will participate in beach clean-up as well as planting trees and beach grass.
Meeting Place/Time:
Bandstand at Revere Beach at 10 a.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:
781-289-0769
Directions:
"MBTA: Take the Blue Line to Revere Beach or Wonderland Stations. Cross the street to the beach.
By Car: Rt. 16 east to Rt.145 to Revere Beach Boulevard.
Drive: Revere Beach Parkway, Revere"
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Park Name:
Robinson State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help clean front entrance, plant flowers, stain front entrance retaining wall, litter pick-up, and minor trail work.
Meeting Place/Time:
Park headquarters at 9 a.m. - 1 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 I-91 south to MA Route 57 west to MA Route 187 north to North Street, Follow signs. Location is 428 North Street.
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Park Name:
Scusset Beach State Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with landscaping entrance to campground.
Meeting Place/Time:
Fish Pier Parking Lot at 10 a.m. -1 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:
508-888-0859
Directions:
From South of Boston: Rt-3 toward Plymouth/Cape Cod. Take exit 1A for US 6 West towards Buzzard's Bay/Falmouth/Scusset Beach Road. Turn left at Scenic Highway. Continue on Meetinghouse Lane. Continue on Scusset Beach Road.
From the Cape: US-6 West towards Boston/ Providence. Take the exit toward Canal St/Rt-3A. Take a slight right at Canal St/Rt. 3A. Turn Right on Meetinghouse Lane. Continue on Scussett Beach Road.
From Wareham: US-6 East. At the Traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Main Street. At Bourne Rotary Circle North, take the first exit onto US-6 East heading toward Hyannis/Providence/Rt.-3/Plymouth. Continue on Meetinghouse Lane. Continue onto Scusset Beach Road
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Park Name:
South Cape Beach State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Installation of path roping across dunes. If possible please bring gloves, sunscreen, and water.
Meeting Place/Time:
Mashpee Town Beach Parking Lot at 9 a.m. - 1 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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No
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Phone:
508 457-0495
Directions:
From Route 151 or Route 28 travel to Mashpee Rotary at Mashpee Commons. From rotary, take Great Neck Road South. Follow signs to all beaches, go past closed gate to State Beach. Take a left to Town Beach Parking Lot at the end of the road.
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Park Name:
Southwest Corridor Park, Boston
Park Serve Activity:
Spring Clean-up: raking, sweeping, litter and debris pick-up, spreading bark mulch
Meeting Place/Time:
Four MBTA Orange Line Stations(Mass Ave., Ruggles, Stonybrook, Forest Hills) at 8:30 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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Yes
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Phone:
617-727-0057
Directions:
n/a
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Park Name:
Spectacle Island
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will pick-up litter. Note: Volunteers should connect with DCR representative at dock before boarding the Boston Harbor Express to pick up a fare waiver. The Harbor Express ferry will leave the dock at 10:00 a.m. and leave Spectacle Island at
Meeting Place/Time:
Fan Pier(28 Northern Ave, Boston) at 10 a.m. - 2:15 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:
617-828-1621
Directions:
Boats Depart Fan Pier
To reach Long Wharf, take the MBTA blue line to the Aquarium stop and walk toward the waterfront. The Harbor Islands Express Dock is located on the north side of the Long Wharf Marriott next to Christopher Columbus Park.
Driving Directions From the south, take I-93 to exit 23 (Atlantic Avenue & Northern Avenue). Follow signs to Atlantic Avenue and the New England Aquarium.
By car from the north, take I-93 to exit 23 Purchase Street/South Station. Take your first left on to Congress, then an immediate left on to Atlantic Avenue. Follow signs to the New England Aquarium.
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Park Name:
Tolland State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with Ice storm clean up, dragging slash, litter patrol
Meeting Place/Time:
Contact Station at 9 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:
413-269-6002
Directions:
Take MA Route 8 to Otis. Turn onto MA Route 23 east and continue for 2.9 miles. Turn right onto West Shore Road. Follow brown lead-in signs. Continue on West Shore Road (becomes Reservoir Rd.) for 0.3 miles. Turn left onto Tolland Road and continue for 2.2 miles to campground and day-use area entrance.
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Park Name:
Toohig Playground
Park Serve Activity:
This event is done in conjunction with the City of Boston. Participants will help clean up playground area.
Meeting Place/Time:
Playground at 10 a.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:
617.626.4973
Directions:
Playground is located on Gallivan Boulevard
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Park Name:
Upper Charles River Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
This event is co-sponsored by the Charles River Watershed Association. Participants will assist with cleanup
Meeting Place/Time:
At footbrige off River Street behind shaw's Parking Lot at 9 a.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:
6176264980
Directions:
Parking is available for this event
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Park Name:
Upton State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
Spring Clean-up and trail work
Meeting Place/Time:
Main trial head parking at 9 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:
508-435-4303
Directions:
from East or West: Mass Pike(I-90) to Route 495 South to exit 21B(Upton). Take a right off the ramp go straight 3.5 miles and take a right onto Westboro Road. Forest is 2 miles on the right.
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Park Name:
Wachusett Reservoir
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with clean-up of areas along the reservoir in West Boylston.
Meeting Place/Time:
180 Beaman Street (route 140), West Boylston at 9 a.m. at 9 a.m. - 3 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:
508-792-7806 ext. 234
Directions:
MA Route 110 to MA Route 70 to MA Route 140
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Park Name:
Wendell State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with Landscape cleanup from ice storm, fence installation, sign repari, kiosk installation, replace two upright beams in ball field pavilion, trail work, fire wood for headquarters and fire ring
Meeting Place/Time:
park headquarters at 9 a.m. - 4 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:
413-659-3797
Directions:
Using major routes(I-90, 93, 95 , 495, 128, rt.2) as a starting point: Rt.2, rt 63 south at Miller's Falls, 3 miles up hill to Wendell State Forest Headquarters on the left. Lead in signs start in Millers Falls
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Park Name:
Wilson Mountain Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Join DCR and the Trustees of Reservations at scenic Wilson Mountain. We'll be installing new signage, benches, and trimming back the trails. Then join us for refreshments and a moderate hike. Please wear long pants and closed shoes for the work day
Meeting Place/Time:
Main parking lot on Route 135, Dedham, Ma at 9a.m.-1p.m. Work Projects, 1-2p.m.- Refreshments,
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:
617-333-7404
Directions:
Take Route 95 to Exit 17(Route 135). Head towards Dedham. The parking lot is 1/2 mile on the left.
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Park Name:
Winthrop Beach
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will participate in beach clean-up.
Meeting Place/Time:
Winthrop Beach at 10 a.m. - 2 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:
781-289-3020
Directions:
MBTA: Take the Blue Line to Revere Beach or Wonderland Stations. Cross the street to the beach.
By Car: Take Rt. 16 East to Rt. 145 to Winthrop Shore Drive
By Car: Revere Beach Parkway to Winthrop Shore Drive
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Park Name:
Wompatuck State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with: Flower planting, tree planting, trail work, litter pick up.
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:
781-749-7160
Directions:
Take MA Route 3 to MA Route 228 north. Follow approximately 5 miles to Free Street on the right. Turn right onto Free Street, follow one mile to the park entrance on the right. The camping area is 1.5 miles into the park on the right.
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