News and Upcoming Events
Exploring What’s New at the Warren Brook Watershed Conservation Area
Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 1PM - sign in begins at 12.45
Trails have been re-routed, bridges have been built (by those terrific scouts of Troop 132) and Grafton has acquired abutting acreage for open space. Come see what’s new at Warren Brook.
This is a moderate two mile hike with optional walks to lesser-known trails on the property. Meet in the parking area at the top of the hill on Grafton Road in Upton. Wear comfortable shoes, and appropriate clothing. Insect repellant and sun screen are recommended. The program is free of charge and all ages are welcome. Heavy rain or threat of thunderstorms cancels.
As a courtesy to those who may be allergic to, or fearful of dogs, kindly leave pets at home. We hope to introduce you to new trails on which you may bring dogs at other times. When you do, please remember that for safety and courtesy to other trail users, they must be leashed or under voice command on all town properties.
For more information contact: uptonopenspaceevents@charter.net or friends@friendsofuptonstateforest.org
Creatures of the Night: An Evening of Moth Observation
Friday, September 24, 2010 7-9 PM
As part of our “Discovery Series” the Friends of Upton State Forest and Upton Open Space are pleased to co-host Mark Mello, director of research at the Lloyd Center for Environmental Studies in Dartmouth, MA, for a fascinating look at the fluttering creatures that are drawn to our porch lights and campfires.
We will be meeting at the historic CCC Camp at Upton State Forest. There will be refreshments served beginning at 6 PM in the headquarters building with a brief FUSF meeting at 6:45 after which we will join Mark outside to view the amazing nightlife of moths. The public is invited for both refreshments and the program, which are free of charge and open to all ages. The moth program will begin at 7 PM.
For more information contact: uptonopenspaceevents@charter.net or friends@friendsofuptonstateforest.org
The Summer 2010 Newsletter of FUSF is now availalbe.
"My Great-Grandfather's Footlocker"
Jeanne O'Brien offers her new book, My Great-Grandfather’s Footlocker,
to help FUSF!
About My Great-Grandfather’s Footlocker: Explore with Sarah as she uncovers Gramps' experience of serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps. Gain insight into the difficulty of living through the “Great Depression”. Could this depression thing’ happen again? Learn how the CCC helped get America back on track as Sarah does research for her local history project. Target audience: 8-12 year olds and their parents.
Cost: $7.95 + $1.78 S&H – total $9.75
$2.00 of every purchase will be donated to FUSF.
Obtain copies by contacting the author at: obrienedu@msn.com. Payment may be in the form of money order or through PayPal. When ordering, please let Jeanne know that you are a Friend of Upton State Forest.
New Form to Track Volunteer Hours
Please keep a record of the time you generously donate to FUSF using this form. Many grant applications are now asking for this information. Thank you for all your efforts!
Asian Longhorned Beetle
See the updated FUSF "Natural Resources" page for latest information about this serious threat to New England Forests.
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