Events

Friday August 11, 2017
Start: 08/11/2017 9:00 am
End: 08/11/2017 12:00 pm

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
Wednesday August 16, 2017
Start: 08/16/2017 10:00 am
End: 08/16/2017 12:00 pm


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.

Sunday August 20, 2017
Start: 08/20/2017 5:30 am

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

Sunday September 17, 2017
Start: 09/17/2017 6:00 am

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

Friday October 13, 2017
Start: 10/13/2017 9:00 am
End: 10/13/2017 12:00 pm

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
Saturday October 14, 2017
Start: 10/14/2017 8:00 am
End: 10/14/2017 11:00 pm

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
Start: 10/14/2017 10:00 am

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.

Sunday October 15, 2017
Start: 10/14/2017 10:00 am
End: 10/15/2017 2:00 pm

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.

Start: 10/15/2017 9:00 am
End: 10/15/2017 12:00 pm

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
Sunday November 12, 2017
Start: 11/12/2017 7:30 am

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

Sunday May 06, 2018
Start: 05/06/2018 8:30 am
End: 05/06/2018 9:30 am

Training sessions for new and returning volunteers:

  • Sunday, May 6th, 8:30am - 9:30am in Hudson
  • Thursday, May 10th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm in Wayland
  • Saturday, May 12th, 8:30am - 9:30am in Acton

To register contact OARS' Staff Scientist, Sue Flint:
Email Sue Flint or call 978-369-3956 for information.

More dates and information here!

Thursday May 10, 2018
Start: 05/10/2018 7:00 pm
End: 05/10/2018 8:30 pm

Training sessions for new and returning volunteers:

  • Sunday, May 6th, 8:30am - 9:30am in Hudson
  • Thursday, May 10th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm in Wayland
  • Saturday, May 12th, 8:30am - 9:30am in Acton

To register contact OARS' Staff Scientist, Sue Flint:
Email Sue Flint or call 978-369-3956 for information.

More dates and information here!

Saturday May 12, 2018
Start: 05/12/2018 8:00 am
End: 05/12/2018 9:30 am

Training sessions for new and returning volunteers:

  • Sunday, May 6th, 8:30am - 9:30am in Hudson
  • Thursday, May 10th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm in Wayland
  • Saturday, May 12th, 8:30am - 9:30am in Acton

To register contact OARS' Staff Scientist, Sue Flint:
Email Sue Flint or call 978-369-3956 for information.

More dates and information here!

Monday May 14, 2018
Start: 05/14/2018 5:30 pm
End: 05/14/2018 7:30 pm

Join us for Rivers, Views and Brews:

Exhibit 'A' (81 Morton Street, Framingham)
Monday, May 14
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Light appetizers provided. Cash bar.

Register here . Appreciated as it helps us plan accordingly.

Sunday May 20, 2018
Start: 05/20/2018 5:30 am

Sampling Teams, we're sampling this Sunday!

Sampling dates for 2018

Sunday, May 20th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, June 17th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, July 22nd (start 5:30am)
Sunday, August 19th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, September 23rd (start 6:00am)
Sunday, November 11th (start 8:00am)

Learn more about volunteering: here

Sunday June 17, 2018
Start: 06/17/2018 5:30 am

Sampling Teams, we're sampling this Sunday!

Sampling dates for 2018

Sunday, May 20th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, June 17th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, July 22nd (start 5:30am)
Sunday, August 19th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, September 23rd (start 6:00am)
Sunday, November 11th (start 8:00am)

Learn more about volunteering: here

Sunday July 22, 2018
Start: 07/22/2018 5:30 am

Sampling Teams, we're sampling this Sunday!

Sampling dates for 2018

Sunday, May 20th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, June 17th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, July 22nd (start 5:30am)
Sunday, August 19th (start 5:30am)
Sunday, September 23rd (start 6:00am)
Sunday, November 11th (start 8:00am)

Learn more about volunteering: here

Wednesday August 01, 2018
Start: 08/01/2018 8:00 am
End: 08/01/2018 11:00 am

Help Eradicate Invasive Water Chestnuts from the Concord River

OARS and Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust are looking for volunteers with canoes to help pull invasive water chestnut from the Concord River in Lowell and Billerica. You’ll get instructions on the spot, and a morning of good, messy fun helping to restore habitat on the Concord River.

Wednesday, August 1st from 8 am - 11 am.
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