Events
Training sessions for new and returning volunteers:
- Sunday, May 7th, 9:00am - 10:30am in Acton
- Thursday, May 11th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm in Hudson
- Saturday, May 13th, 8:00am - 9:30am in Acton
To register contact OARS' Staff Scientist, Sue Flint:
Email Sue Flint or call 978-369-3956 for information.
Training sessions for new and returning volunteers:
- Sunday, May 7th, 9:00am - 10:30am in Acton
- Thursday, May 11th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm in Hudson
- Saturday, May 13th, 8:00am - 9:30am in Acton
To register contact OARS' Staff Scientist, Sue Flint:
Email Sue Flint or call 978-369-3956 for information.
More information can also be found on our Volunteer page.
Training sessions for new and returning volunteers:
- Sunday, May 7th, 9:00am - 10:30am in Acton
- Thursday, May 11th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm in Hudson
- Saturday, May 13th, 8:00am - 9:30am in Acton
To register contact OARS' Staff Scientist, Sue Flint:
Email Sue Flint or call 978-369-3956 for information.
More information can also be found on our Volunteer page.
Sampling Teams, we're sampling this Sunday!
Sampling dates for 2017
Sunday, May 21st (start 5:30am)
Sunday, June 18th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, July 16th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, August 20th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, September 17th (start 6:00am)
Sunday, November 12th (start 7:00am)
Learn more about volunteering: here
Join OARS Executive Director Alison Field-Jua and SVT MassLIFT-AmeriCorps Member Lisa Long to walk the trails and enjoy the views at SVT's Elliott Concord River Preserve in Carlisle.
Learn more about how land conservation impacts water quality and wildlife habitats along the river.
This portion of the Concord River is federally designated Wild and Scenic.
Sunday, May 21 from 3 - 5 pm
Sampling Teams, we're sampling this Sunday!
Sampling dates for 2017
Sunday, May 21st (start 5:30am)
Sunday, June 18th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, July 16th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, August 20th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, September 17th (start 6:00am)
Sunday, November 12th (start 7:00am)
Learn more about volunteering: here
Sampling Teams, we're sampling this Sunday!
Sampling dates for 2017
Sunday, May 21st (start 5:30am)
Sunday, June 18th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, July 16th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, August 20th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, September 17th (start 6:00am)
Sunday, November 12th (start 7:00am)
Learn more about volunteering: here
Seeking River and Nature Enthusiasts to work on the Assabet River Blue and Green Trail
Please come help move pre-made boardwalk sections from one location to another, joining them into one boardwalk! It will involve carrying and hammering!
Friday, August 11 9 am - noon Please RSVP if you plan to come: email |
Back for the 14th season!
These free, outdoor, community workshops offer children ages 6-10 a fun, hands-on chance to explore rivers, creatures, water conservation, and much more in our watersheds. Download OARS Water Wise Workshops flier.
Sampling Teams, we're sampling this Sunday!
Sampling dates for 2017
Sunday, May 21st (start 5:30am)
Sunday, June 18th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, July 16th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, August 20th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, September 17th (start 6:00am)
Sunday, November 12th (start 7:00am)
Learn more about volunteering: here
Sampling Teams, we're sampling this Sunday!
Sampling dates for 2017
Sunday, May 21st (start 5:30am)
Sunday, June 18th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, July 16th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, August 20th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, September 17th (start 6:00am)
Sunday, November 12th (start 7:00am)
Learn more about volunteering: here
Seeking River and Nature Enthusiasts to work on the Assabet River Blue and Green Trail
Task: assembling pre-built boardwalks along the trail!
Friday, Sat., Sun., October 13, 14 & 15th 9 am - noon Please RSVP if you plan to come: email |
Seeking River and Nature Enthusiasts to work on the Assabet River Blue and Green Trail
Task: assembling pre-built boardwalks along the trail!
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 13, 14, and 15th 9 am - noon Please RSVP if you plan to come: email |
Paddle on the Sudbury River from Wayland to Concord (about 6 miles) .
Camp at Scout Island in Fairhaven Bay on Saturday night. Flexible end time on Sunday (TBD by participants). Takeout will be at Lowell Road on Concord River (about 4 miles).
Join us for paddling either day or for camping only (water taxi to campsite will be available).
Meeting time: 10 AM. On Saturday, we will spot cars at Concord Land Conservation Trust's Wright Woods in Concord, a short paddle from the campsite.
Paddle on the Sudbury River from Wayland to Concord (about 6 miles) .
Camp at Scout Island in Fairhaven Bay on Saturday night. Flexible end time on Sunday (TBD by participants). Takeout will be at Lowell Road on Concord River (about 4 miles).
Join us for paddling either day or for camping only (water taxi to campsite will be available).
Meeting time: 10 AM. On Saturday, we will spot cars at Concord Land Conservation Trust's Wright Woods in Concord, a short paddle from the campsite.
Seeking River and Nature Enthusiasts to work on the Assabet River Blue and Green Trail
Task: assembling pre-built boardwalks along the trail!
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 13, 14, and 15th 9 am - noon Please RSVP if you plan to come: email |
Sampling Teams, we're sampling this Sunday!
Sampling dates for 2017
Sunday, May 21st (start 5:30am)
Sunday, June 18th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, July 16th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, August 20th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, September 17th (start 6:00am)
Sunday, November 12th (start 7:30am)
Learn more about volunteering: here