PARTNER EVENT—Pull-a-Palooza

WHEN

Wednesday, July, 23rd, 2025

9:00AM to Noon

WHERE

313 Heath’s Bridge Road
Concord, MA 01742

Concord Land Conservation Trust has been working to remove invasive water chestnut from the Sudbury River for over 20 years. This summer, we’ve teamed up with Concord’s Conantum community to run weekly removal efforts in the stretch of river between Fairhaven Bay and Heath’s Bridge (Sudbury Road).

Now, we’re inviting you to help give these efforts an extra boost during a special pull event!

Hand pulling invasive water chestnut on the Sudbury River. Photo Credit: Concord Land Conservation Trust

As a thank-you for your help and hard work, we’ll provide tasty refreshments, and every participant will receive a free native plant grown from local seed by the Land Trust’s staff—a small gift for helping to make a big impact!

Using your watercraft, life jacket (PFD), and having a laundry basket or bin is strongly encouraged; the Land Trust has the capacity to provide 11 participants with equipment (first come, first served).

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Event Details

Date: Wednesday July 23
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Venue: Sudbury River
Categories: Partner Org Events

~30%

of the SuAsCo rivers watershed is wetlands, crucial for wildlife habitat and water quality

~30%

of water samples in the SuAsCo rivers watershed contain PFAS, leading to increased monitoring and remediation by local authorities and environmental groups

~70%

of dams in the SuAsCo watershed are over a century old, requiring extensive upkeep and presenting obstacles to river restoration and fish passage

>40%

of the land within the watershed is publicly accessible, offering recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating, and birdwatching to the community

~15%

of the land in the SuAsCo rivers watershed is covered by impervious surfaces such as roads, rooftops, and parking lots. This contributes to stormwater runoff and water pollution issues

>40%

of the land within the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord rivers watershed is publicly accessible, providing endless opportunities for paddling, hiking, and wildlife exploration.

PARTNER EVENT—Pull-a-Palooza

COMMUNITY WATER CHESTNUT PULL

Event Details