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Park Name:
Alewife Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with large area cleanup and recycling set p
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 picnic table repairs and picnic area cleanup.
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:
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with clean up. This event is full to capacity.
Meeting Place/Time:
Bennington Street, East Boston 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:
617-727-5350
Directions:
MBTA: Blue Line to Suffolk Downs Station, exit onto Bennington Street, turn left, the entrance is 500 yards on the right.
By Car: From the south take Rt. 93 north through the Callahan Tunnel onto Rt. 1A, take the second exit (Winthrop/Chelsea) onto Bennington Street. Continue 1.5 miles to the main entrance on the right. From the north take Rt. 1A south, left at the Ramada Inn sign in East Boston and follow Boardman Street to Bennington Street. Take a left onto Bennington, continue for 1/2 mile, entrance is on the right.
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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:
AMC Cabins (Park at Fishermans Beach and hike or seek vehicular access 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:
Borderland State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help Friends of Borderland with removal and repotting of rock garden plants
Meeting Place/Time:
Ames Mansion 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
Directions:
From north: Take Rte. 128 south to Rte. 95 south (towards Providence). Take exit 10 (Sharon, Walpole and Coney Street). Take a left at the end of the ramp and follow this road, two or three miles to the traffic lights in Sharon Center. Go straight thru this intersection and immediately bear right onto Pond St. Follow Pond St. for 1-1/2 miles until you come to a traffic rotary. Go half way around the rotary and continue onto Massapoag Ave. for three miles to the park entrance, on your left.
From Boston: Take the southeast expressway south to Rte. 128 north and then to Rte. 95 south. Follow directions from above.
From west: Mass Pike to Rte. 495 south to exit 10 (Easton and Rte. 123). Take a left at the end of the ramp and follow Rte. 123 east towards Easton. Rte. 123 will merge with Rte. 106 east. After this merge look for the brown "Borderland" sign, on the left about a half mile from the merge. Take this left onto Poquanticut Ave. After about a mile the road will fork, bear to the left onto Massapoag Ave. and follow the signs to the park, approximately another two miles. Entrance will be on your right.
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Park Name:
Bradley Palmer State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants and park staff will paint the Pump House Building and replace worn out cedar shake shingles on one side of building.
Meeting Place/Time:
Park Headquarters, 40 Asbury St., Topsfield MA 01983 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:
978-887-5931
Directions:
From North or South: Take Rte. 1 to Topsfield, right on Ipswich Rd., right on Asbury St.
From Newbury Port: Take Route 1 south to Topsfield (approximately 8 miles). Turn left onto Ipswich Road at set of lights. Follow Ipswich Road 1.2 miles then take a right onto Asbury Street. The park entrance is located approximately ¼ mile on the left.
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Park Name:
Breakheart Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with park cleanup and landscaping. Event is co-sponsored by Friends of Breakheart, Saugus River Watershed Council, and Saugus Garden Club.
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 remove invasive bittersweet and pick up trash.
Meeting Place/Time:
Milwood Street 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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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 needed for a maintenance projects, beach litter pick up and planting flowers.
Also, Maintenance to bocce and shuffleboard courts.
Meeting Place/Time:
Beach Headquarters 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:
617-727-5290 x 503
Directions:
Carson Beach - Red Line to JFK/UMass.
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Park Name:
Charles River Reservation - Brighton Pool
Park Serve Activity:
Participants can drop-in to help clean up pool area. This event is co-sponsored by the Charles River Watershed Association. Visit CRWA.org for more info.
Meeting Place/Time:
North Beacon Street, Brighton 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:
781.788.0007
Directions:
Visit CRWA.org/cleanup for more information.
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Park Name:
Charles River Reservation - Cutler Park Reservatio
Park Serve Activity:
Participants can drop-in to help clean up park area This event is co-sponsored by the Charles River Watershed Association. Visit crwa.org for more info.
Meeting Place/Time:
Kendrick Street, Needham 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:
857-488-4440
Directions:
Driving from Route 95:
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.
By Public Transportation:
Take the Needham Heights Commuter Rail form South Station. Leave the train at the Needham Heights station. Cross Highland Ave and travel down West St. Cross Hunnewell and Webster Streets. West St. becomes High St. Continue on High St. and it will become Greendale Ave. Follow Greendale Ave. to the blinking yellow light. Take the left fork onto Kendrick St. and follow over the highway. Cutler Park will be on the right, after the PTC office building. Total distance from the Needham Heights station is about 11/4 mile.
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Park Name:
Charles River Reservation - Dealtry Pool
Park Serve Activity:
Participants can drop-in to help clean up pool area. This event is co-sponsored by the Charles River Watershed Association.
Meeting Place/Time:
138 Pleasant Street, Watertown 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:
781.788.0007
Directions:
Visit CRWA.org/cleanup for more information.
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Park Name:
Charles River Reservation - Hatch Shell
Park Serve Activity:
Participants can drop-in to help clean up park. This event is co-sponsored by the Charles River Watershed Association. Visit CRWA.org for more info.
Meeting Place/Time:
1 David G. Mugar Way Boston 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:
617.300.8173
Directions:
Visit CRWA.org/cleanup for more information
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Park Name:
Charles River Reservation - Hemlock Gorge
Park Serve Activity:
Participants can drop-in to help clean up park area This event is co-sponsored by the Charles River Watershed Association.Visit CRWA.org for more info.
Meeting Place/Time:
1094 Chestnut Street, Newton Upper Falls 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:
781.788.0007
Directions:
Visit www.crwa.org/cleanup for more information.
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Park Name:
Charles River Reservation - Herter Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants can drop-in to help clean up park. This event is co-sponsored by the Charles River Watershed Association.Visit CRWA.org for more info.
Meeting Place/Time:
1175A Soldiers Field Road, Brighton. 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:
781.788.0007
Directions:
Visit CRWA.org/cleanup for more information.
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Park Name:
Charles River Reservation - River Street Waltham
Park Serve Activity:
Participants can drop-in to help clean up park area This event is co-sponsored by the Charles River Watershed Association. Visit CRWA.org for more info.
Meeting Place/Time:
Behind Shaws on River Street, Waltham 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:
781.788.0007
Directions:
Visit www.crwa.org/cleanup for more information.
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Park Name:
Chicopee State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will plant flowers and clean up trails.
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 help clean campsites, paint and clear brush on dams.
Meeting Place/Time:
Campground Pavillion 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:
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 with raking and picking up debris in the picnic areas.
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 assist with brushing deck sealer onto outside deck, raking leaves in picnic areas and beach and spreading mulch.
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:
Great Falls Discovery Center
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with an Outdoor Spring Cleanup: Lime lawns, cleanup winter debris, rake, mulch ornamental trees, clean flower beds.
Meeting Place/Time:
GREAT FALLS DISCOVERY CENTER 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:
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 toward Turners Falls and Deerfield over the river on Avenue A.
You have arrived!
Parking
Handicap accessible parking is immediately after the bridge on the right.
The main parking lot is just around the corner, take the next right to enter the lot
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Park Name:
Lake Quinsigamond 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:
508.755.6880
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:
Lynn Shores and Nahant Beach Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with clean-up.
Meeting Place/Time:
Red Rock Park 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:
Lynnway to Carol parkway to Lynn Shore Drive.
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Park Name:
Mack Plaza and Victorian Garden
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with the annual spring cleanup of the Victorian Garden and Mack Plaza, which surround Lowell's Historic Mack Building.
Meeting Place/Time:
25 Shattuck Street, Lowell Ma 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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No
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Over 12:
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Yes
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Phone:
978.369.6312
Directions:
Take Interstate 495 (North or South) towards Lowell.
Take Exit for Lowell Connector
Take Exit for Thorndike Street
Thorndike Street becomes Dutton Street
From Dutton Street, take a right onto Market Street. (If you reach Merrimack St., you have gone too far)
Turn Left onto Palmer Street
Take the 1st Left onto Middle Street
Turn Left onto Shattuck Street
25 Shattuck Street will be on immediate right
Metered Parking is available along the street.
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Park Name:
Maudslay State Park
Park Serve Activity:
***Please Note - This event will take place in Sunday April 22nd, 2012**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
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with a cleanup of Park.
Meeting Place/Time:
Flynn Rink - 300 Elm Street, Medford 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:
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 habitat restoration, trail closures, and revegetation using native plants, as well as trash pickup.
Meeting Place/Time:
Sheepfold Upper lot by information board 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:
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:
Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with Spring Cleanup and Summit Area Cleanup: Cleaning of winter debris, rake, mulching of flower beds and entrance way.
Meeting Place/Time:
Entrance Gate at the bottom of Mt. Sugarloaf 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:
413-586-8706 ext. 12
Directions:
From the east or west: Mass Pike (Rte I-90) to exit 4, then Rte. 91 north to exit 24, Rte. 116 east. One mile on left.
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Park Name:
Myles Standish State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with Trail work on Trail at parking lot 2 and identify and mark trail from horse camping Charge Pond Area C to the marked Horse Trail.
Meeting Place/Time:
Myles Standish Parking Lot 2 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.
Meeting Place/Time:
Sand Hill Road Parking Lot, Groton 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:
978.597.8802
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:
Nickerson State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Volunteers will help with: Litter Cleaning of Camping Areas, Roadsides, Pond Shores and Playground.
Meeting Place/Time:
Park Entrance Parking Lot at 9:00AM – 1:00PM
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:
617.719.2245
Directions:
From Boston: take Rte. 3 south to the Sagamore Bridge, then Rte. 6 to exit 12 in Orleans, turn left off the ramp onto Rte. 6A West towards Brewster. Continue for about 2 miles. Park Entrance is on left.
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Park Name:
Otter River State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will assist with planting bushes and cleaning the entrance ways to the campground.
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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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:
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:
Pope John Paul II Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help will by planting 7 new trees at the Hallet Street entrance to the park. Activities will include digging holes, siting trees, spreading mulch, and watering the new trees.
Meeting Place/Time:
Hallet Street entrance to PJP Park, Google Address 170 Hallet Street Dorchester MA at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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:
617.727.6034
Directions:
Driving-
•From North: I-93 South to exit 11B Granite Ave. Make your first right (Hilltop St), then a right at the stop sign (Hallet St). You’ll see the park under the highway. Plenty of parking.
•From South: I-93 North to Exit 11 Granite Ave. Make your first right (Hilltop St), then a right at the stop sign (Hallet St). You’ll see the park under the highway. Plenty of parking.
•From West: I-90 East to I-93 South.
Public Transportation: Red Line (Ashmont Train) to Fields Corner stop. Take #201 or #202 bus to Keystone Apartments, which are located right at the entrance. Visit MBTA.com for bus schedules
Bicycle – Easy access right off the Neponset River Greenway trail!
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Park Name:
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with a playground spruce up by spreading wood chips, raking leaves, and spreading stone dust as needed around merry-go-round and walkways.
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:
Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with Spring Beach Front cleanup and annual planting.
Meeting Place/Time:
BEACH CENTER at 11:00 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:
617-719-7880
Directions:
Rt 95 exit 58A, 495 exit 55 to Rt 110 east 4 miles to 1A north 1 mile
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Park Name:
Savin Hill and Malibu Beach
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with Beach Litter pick up, painting and planting projects
All ages
Meeting Place/Time:
Beach Headquarters 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:
617-727-5290 x 503
Directions:
MBTA:
Savin Hill T stop on the Red Line. Follow Savin Hill Avenue one quarter mile to Savin Hill and Malibu Beach
Access to Victory Park and Tenean Beach via #20 bus from Savin Hill T stop.
By Car:
Malibu and Savin Hill Beach: From JFK/Columbia Rd exit on Rte 93. From Columbia Rd Rotary follow Morrissey Boulevard one half mile south to Malibu Beach.
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Park Name:
Schooner Ernestina
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with general cleanup and scraping, prepping and painting of various areas of the ship.
Meeting Place/Time:
New Bedford 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:
508.992.4900
Directions:
Take exit 15 off of 195 either east or west 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:
Scusset Beach State Reservation
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with a spring clean up and park beautification.
Meeting Place/Time:
Scusset Beach Campground 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:
508.888.0859
Directions:
From south of Boston:
RT-3 S toward Plymouth/Cape Cod
Take exit 1A for US-6 W toward Buzzards Bay/Falmouth/Scusset Beach Rd
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Scusset Beach Rd
Turn left at Scenic Hwy
Continue on Meetinghouse Lane
Continue on Scusset Beach Rd
From the Cape:
US-6 W towards Boston/Providence R.I.
Take the exit toward Canal St/RT-3A
Slight right at Canal St/RT-3A
Turn right at Meetinghouse Lane
Continue on Scusset Beach Rd
From Wareham:
US-6 E
At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Main St.
At Bourne Rotary Cir N, take the 1st exit onto US-6 E heading to Hyannis/Provincetown/RT-3/Plymouth.
Continue on Meetinghouse Lane
Continue on Scusset Beach Rd
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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:
Toohig Park
Park Serve Activity:
***Please Note, this event will take place on April 28th, 2012Participants will assist with a general spring clean up.
Meeting Place/Time:
Toohig Park Playground, Gallivan Boulevard, Dorchester at 8:00 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:
617.727.5118
Directions:
Toohig Park is located 1/4 mile west of Neponset Circle directly on Gallivan Boulevard in Dorchester
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Park Name:
Upton State Forest
Park Serve Activity:
***Please Note: This event takes place on April 28th, 2012** - Volunteers will help with Annual spring clean up of trailhead and CCC historic grounds.
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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Park Name:
Wollaston Beach
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with beach clean up.
Meeting Place/Time:
Wollaston Bath House - Quincy Shore Drive 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:
617.727.5118
Directions:
MBTA:
Wollaston Beach - Red Line to Wollaston Station, walk to Hancock St., turn right and walk one block to Beach St. or take Wollaston Beach/Ashmont bus #217. Caddy Park - turn left on Beach St. and continue on Quincy Shore Drive. Moswetuset Hummock - Red Line to North Quincy Station, MBTA Bus #211 to Squantum, exit at East Squantum Street and Quincy Shore Drive, proceed to the small wooded knoll 200 yards east.
By Car:
Quincy Shore Drive, Quincy
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Park Name:
Wompatuck State Park
Park Serve Activity:
Participants will help with installing pavers around park benches, mulching and planting flowers, as well as trash cleanup and trail work.
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:
From the south and Cape Cod: Rte 3 North to Exit 14 and the intersection with Rte. 228. Follow Rte. 228 North approximately 5 miles to Free Street on the right. Turn right onto Free Street one mile to the park entrance on the right. The camping area is 1.5 miles into the park on the right.
From the North: Follow Rte 3 South to exit 14 and the intersection with Rte. 228. Follow Rte. 228 North approximately 5 miles to the intersection with Free Street on the right. Turn right onto Free St. and follow it one mile to the Park entrance on the right.
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Park Name:
Zelandi Square Park - Revere
Park Serve Activity:
Volunteers will help with Park Clean-up and planting
Meeting Place/Time:
Intersection of Winthrop Parkway, Broadsound Ave, and Leverett Ave 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:
617.869.2066
Directions:
Meeting Place is the intersection of Winthrop Parkway. Broadsound Avenue, and Leverett Avenue. Take the Blue Line to Beachmont Station. Walk North to Endicott Ave. to Leverett Ave. to park.
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