Events

Sunday July 23, 2023

RiverFest2023-WALK WITH THOREAU ALONG THE MIDDLESEX CANAL

Start: 07/23/2023 10:00 am

WALK WITH THOREAU ALONG THE MIDDLESEX CANAL

Sunday, July 23rd, 10:00 AM, North Billerica

Join experienced guide Marlies Henderson for a 3-hour exploration of extant portions of the Middlesex Canal, from the Billerica Falls to River Neck Road, Chelmsford, and back, reading passages from reading passages from Henry David Thoreau’s Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers. High boots recommended.

Space is limited. Registration by July 21 required.

RSVP HERE: http://sudbury-assabet-concord.org/riverfest-2023/walk-with-thoreau-alon...

RiverFest 2023-PADDLE THE CONCORD RIVER

Start: 07/23/2023 2:00 pm

PADDLE THE CONCORD RIVER

Sunday, July 23rd, 2:00 PM, N. Billerica

Enjoy this 3-hour easy flatwater paddle, with leader Marlies Henderson, from just below the Billerica Falls toward the Lowell Centennial dam. Bring your own canoe/kayak and life jacket (required).

Space is limited, Registration by July 21 required.

RSVP HERE: http://sudbury-assabet-concord.org/riverfest-2023/paddle-the-concord-river

RiverFest is a summer of celebration on and along the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers.

Wednesday July 26, 2023

Stormwater Financing Workshop 2

Start: 07/26/2023 8:30 am

End: 07/26/2023 12:30 pm

Capitalizing on Federal Funding & Considering Stormwater Utilities as a Sustainable Funding Solution

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Monday, July 24, 2023

When: Wednesday, July 26th from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Where: Pompositticut Community Center, 509 Great Road, Stow, MA 01775 (breakfast & snacks included!)

Parking is available in the on-site parking lot.

Cost: Free!

RiverFest 2023-PHOTO WALK AT HEARD FARM

Start: 07/26/2023 6:00 pm

PHOTO WALK AT HEARD FARM

Wednesday, July 26th, 6:00 PM, Heard Farm, Wayland

Join Wayland photographer Henrik Broekman for a stroll around the 86-acre Heard Farm Conservation Area. Woods, open fields, wetlands, over 200 species of birds, and the Sudbury River shoreline make Heard Farm a remarkable place with over three miles of trails, many of them old cart paths. Hendrik will provide tips for successful photography with your camera/phone. All ages and abilities are welcome Meet at the parking lot at the end of Heard Road off Pelham Island Rd.

Saturday July 29, 2023

Community Water Chestnut Removal

Start: 07/29/2023 9:00 am

End: 07/29/2023 4:00 pm

OARS 2023 COMMUNITY WATER CHESTNUT REMOVAL
Help clear the Concord River of water chestnuts!

Join us for a fun day out on the Concord River on Saturday, July 29th to remove invasive species and help restore our rivers!

WHEN
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Morning Shift 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
Afternoon Shift 12:30 PM–4:00 PM

LOCATION
North Billerica
Exact location shared after registration

RiverFest 2023-FAMILY FISHING & FESTIVITIES AT GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

Start: 07/29/2023 10:00 am

FAMILY FISHING & FESTIVITIES AT GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

Saturday, July 29th, 10: 00 AM, Center of Activity in Sudbury: Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Join us for a fun-filled day of hands-on activities. Bring a picnic to enjoy overlooking the beautiful Sudbury River. Rain or shine at the Refuge Headquarters. 73 Weir Hill Rd. For information call 978-443-4661.

Calling All Anglers, 10:00 AM

Sunday July 30, 2023

RiverFest 2023-SAXONVILLE HISTORY

Start: 07/30/2023 2:00 pm

SAXONVILLE HISTORY

Sunday, July 30th, 2:00 PM, Central St. Bridge over Saxonville Falls & Dam, Framingham

Join the Framingham History Center for an immersive 75-minute walking tour of Saxonville as we explore the rich tapestry of its history, land, and waterways. This tour will shed light on the business, social, and civic life of this vibrant neighborhood while also delving into the natural features and waterways that helped shape this historic community and that of Framingham. Central St. Bridge over the Saxonville Falls and Dam (across from the Saxonville Mills).

Tuesday August 01, 2023

RiverFest 2023-STURGEON MOON PADDLE

Start: 08/01/2023 6:00 pm

STURGEON MOON PADDLE

Tuesday, August 1st, 6:00 PM, Sherman's Bridge Landing, Wayland

Join leader Roger Beatty (OARS Board of Directors member) for a paddle on the beautiful Sudbury River. It’s the perfect way to celebrate our rivers, and enjoy the wildlife that come out just before sunset, on this first full moon of August. The paddle from Sherman’s Road Bridge to Pantry Brook is about 3 miles round trip. Bring your own canoe/kayak and life jacket (required).

Saturday August 05, 2023

RiverFest 2023-RIDE FOR THE RIVERS

Start: 08/05/2023 9:15 am

RIDE FOR THE RIVERS

Saturday, August 5th, 9:15 AM, Old Manse/Robbins House, Concord

Join Nashoba Valley Pedaler leaders, Mike and Allan, for a ~30-mile ride, (expect ~3+ hours, including a stop for ice cream at Erickson’s in Maynard!) on roads crisscrossing the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers. Email mduclos1@icloud.com or call 978-793-3189 for more information, or in the event of

RiverFest 2023-STORIES, DANCE, ART, AND HISTORY AT THE OLD MANSE

Start: 08/05/2023 10:00 am

STORIES, DANCE, ART, AND HISTORY AT THE OLD MANSE

Saturday, August 5th, Center of Activity: Old Manse, Concord

Come to the riverbank by foot, or paddle, bring a picnic, and enjoy a day of entertainment at the
historic Old Manse at 269 Monument Street. Rain or shine.

Plein Air Painting, 10:00 AM

Sunday August 06, 2023

RiverFest 2023-KIDS BIKE FOR THE RIVERS

Start: 08/06/2023 2:30 pm

KIDS BIKE FOR THE RIVERS.

Sunday, August 6th, 2:30 PM, West Concord

Join Art for All to decorate your bike with a river theme, then ride along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in W. Concord with a short stop to learn about the wetlands and look for wildlife.

Intended for children 6-10. Helmets required and a parent/guardian must attend.

Space is limited. Registration by August 4 is required.

RSVP here: http://sudbury-assabet-concord.org/riverfest-2023/kids-bike-for-the-rivers

Saturday August 12, 2023

RiverFest 2023-THE NATURE OF STORIES: BIRD COUNT

Start: 08/12/2023 10:30 am

THE NATURE OF STORIES: BIRD COUNT

Saturday, August 12th, 10:30 AM, The Old Manse, Concord

A young girl and her mother go out to see how many birds they can count in a single day. After the storytime, you will make a birdhouse out of recycled milk cartons. The Old Manse (269 Monument St.) 10:30am

RiverFest is a summer of celebration on and along the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers.

More information on RiverFest can be found here: http://sudbury-assabet-concord.org/riverfest-2023.php

Sunday August 13, 2023

RiverFest 2023-CARLISLE TRAIL WALK

Start: 08/13/2023 1:00 pm

CARLISLE TRAIL WALK

Sunday, August 13th, 1:00 PM, Foss Farm, Carlisle

Enjoy a 3.5 mile walk (~3 hours) through meadows and forests on trails paralleling the Concord
River, starting at the Foss Farm conservation land and passing through Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge
and the O’Rourke farm on the way to scenic Greenough Pond in the Greenough conservation land. Be
prepared for wet conditions underfoot, bring drinking water and insect repellent. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the walk. Dogs are not permitted in the Refuge. Meet at the Foss Farm

Tuesday September 12, 2023

Stormwater Financing Workshop 3

Start: 09/12/2023 11:30 am

End: 09/12/2023 1:00 pm

Collaborative Approaches to Establishing Stormwater Utilities

When: Tuesday, September 12th from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: Virtual (Zoom)

Cost: Free!

Topics Covered: Establishing pathways to collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and community buy-in for stormwater utilities.

Target Audience: Massachusetts municipalities, and non-profits working directly with communities, with interest in securing short- or long-term funding for stormwater management.

Saturday September 23, 2023

OARS 37th Annual SuAsCo Rivers Cleanup, Saturday September 23

SEPTEMBER IS A GREAT MONTH TO CLEAN UP OUR RIVERS!

Our 37th annual cleanup brings together volunteers from across the SuAsCo watershed each year to pick up litter and help maintain put-ins along the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers. Come volunteer with OARS to participate in the cleanup of our rivers and their banks on foot or by boat via a self-guided Team-Up Cleanup or by joining us on Saturday, September 23rd, for our Cleanup Day!

Thursday October 26, 2023

Put Your Hands in the River—The Formation and Fate of the Assabet, Sudbury and Concord Watershed

Start: 10/26/2023 7:00 pm

End: 10/26/2023 8:00 pm

Join Executive Director Alison Field-Juma for a presentation on the SuAsCo Watershed: Put Your Hands in the River—The Formation and Fate of the Assabet, Sudbury and Concord Watershed.

“To put your hands in a river is to feel the chords that bind the earth together.” Take a journey from the glacial period that shaped this watershed to what we can do now to restore the natural resilience of our rivers.

Maynard Library
Roosevelt Room
77 Nason Street
Maynard, MA 01754

Join us either in-person or via Zoom.

Monday October 30, 2023

WARNER'S POND Q&A—Nashoba Brook Bakery

Start: 10/30/2023 6:00 pm

End: 10/30/2023 8:00 pm

Sunday November 19, 2023

BAREFOOT BOOKS HOLIDAY SHOP—to benefit OARS

Start: 11/19/2023 1:30 pm

End: 11/19/2023 3:30 pm

Monday November 20, 2023

Holiday Shopping at Barefoot Books

Start: 11/20/2023 8:00 am