Friends of Upton State Forest
Upcoming Events
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Saturday, May 3 - West River Paddle to Old Zac (Sponsored by the Upton Open Space Committee)
10 a.m. - We will paddle from Pleasant St. through a little explored part of Upton State Forest to Old Zac, a pond on the West River. On the way we look for migrating songbirds. Be prepared for wet feet as we portage around several low beaver dams. BYOB (bring your own boat), contact Fin & Feather Sports (508 529-3901) for canoe and kayak rental if you do not have one. Participants must wear a PFD at all times. Contact Mike Penko at 508-529-6811 or mpenko@charter.net with questions.
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Civilian Conservation Corps 75th Anniversary Events
Saturday, May 31 - Western MA: CCC Day Event, Wendell State Forest Saturday, 10am-3pm. Explore the life and times in the CCC! Event includes a living history army tent and camp, exhibits and hands-on activities, CCC tools, fire control demonstrations, Smokey Bear, CCC alumni recognition program. CCC alumni are welcome to share stories about life in the Corps. Bring a picnic lunch, grills are available. Contact Bryant Stewart, Park Supervisor, Wendell State Forest (413) 659-3797 or Bryant.Stewart@state.ma.us.
Saturday, May 17 - Southeastern MA: Myles Standish State Forest CCC & Park Serve Day Event, Fearing Pond, Plymouth. The Friends of Myles Standish host a morning volunteer activity as part of DCR’s statewide Park Serve Day. At 12 noon, the Friends sponsor a community barbeque at Fearing Pond, (the last remaining CCC-built log bathhouse in the Mass.) Bring a picnic lunch or buy some barbeque. The afternoon features a CCC alumni recognition program, nature activities, and a CCC alumni history tent. For information or to R.S.V.P., contact Sharl Heller, President of the Friends of Myles Standish State Forest, at (508) 591-7533 or email: slheller@comcast .net or visit the Friend’s website: www.friendsmssf.com.
June 19-22 - Central MA: New England Association of Fire Chiefs-Fire Expo, Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield - Fire related fair and exhibition. Indoor-outdoor displays, DCR Fire Control, CCC-period fire control equipment displays, CCC camp and fire tower display, Smokey Bear. Admission required. For information visit www.newenglandfirechiefs.org.
September 12-22 - Central MA: Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield – Massachusetts state building CCC anniversary exhibits and displays, living history camp and truck. Admission required. Visit www.thebige.com
Please Contact fusf@charter.net with questions.
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