Greenways
Coming Events
Wachusett Greenways Events
May-September 2010
All events are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is recommended,
except as noted, to help with planning and so we can contact you in the event of
bad weather or other contingencies.
Tuesday, May 18, 7:30 AM Bird Watching in Harvard
Explore the wonder of our feathered friends at
Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge, Still River Depot Road, Harvard, MA 01451.
Pre-registration not required. Ending around 11 AM. Rain date is May 19. Contact
Wendy Miller (wmiller29@verizon.net)
for more info.
Saturday, May 22, 10 AM Minuteman Bikeway
Join us as we bike the Minuteman Bikeway (www.minutemanbikeway.org)
from Bedford to Cambridge, MA, approximately 24 miles round-trip. Meet in the
parking lot on Loomis Street/Railroad Ave. in Bedford, MA 01730 (behind the bike
shop building). Bring water and lunch for a picnic along the trail. Contact Dee
and Dotty Kormeluk (kormeluk@comcast.net
or 978-422-7716) for info and to register.
Tuesday, May 25, 9:30 AM Ride the Rail Trail
Chris Nichols leads this ride, beginning at the rail trail parking area in West
Boylston. We'll pedal west to River Street, Holden, then retrace our way, then
ride into Sterling on public roads and the rail trail, then back to WB. Bring
water. Lunch can follow for those interested. Contact Chris at
christinichols37@msn.com or 978-464-2328 to register.
Monday, June 7, 9-11 AM White Oak Trail Spruce-up
Come along for a walk 'n' work. Help remove brush along the White Oak Trail in
Holden and freshen up the painted trail blazes for the season. Meet at the North
Street parking area at the White Oak stone. Tools, gloves, water and cookies
provided. Contact Colleen Abrams at 508-829-3954.
Saturday, June 12 Explore the Old B&M RR
Ed Yaglou leads a mountain bike exploration of the passable (just barely)
portions of the abandoned Winchendon to Peterboro branch of the B&M Railroad
through Rindge and East Jaffrey, NH, including a stop at Kimball's in East
Jaffrey for ice cream. Contact Ed (978-355-2539) for details and to register.
Friday, June 18 Summer Solstice Canoe Party
Get out on the water to celebrate the longest days of the year. Canoeing and
kayaking on West Waushacum and the Quag in Sterling, MA 10564, continuing after
sunset on Margaret Lock's deck overlooking the Quag. Contact Margaret
(978-422-9720) for details and to register.
Friday, July 23 A Sweet Ride!
Margaret Lock leads this bike ride on the rail trail and back roads of Holden,
West Boylston, and Sterling, including a break for ice cream on her deck
overlooking the Quag. Contact Margaret (978-422-9720) for details and to
register.
Saturday, September 25, 11 AM Springdale Mill Celebration
Join us at the interpretive site of the historic woolen mill for music, food and
fun from 11 to 2. Pre-registration not required. The site sits along the Mass
Central Rail Trail and Quinapoxet River, about 1½ miles west of the Thomas
Street trail head in West Boylston, MA 01583, just off Route 140; or 1¼ miles
east of the River Street, Holden, parking area.
