NRWA Eco-Adventure Discovery Series:
After School Programs for 6 to 11 Year Olds

See details on dates and age groups below
at the NRWA River Resource Center, 592 Main Street (Rt. 119), in Groton

Come join us for fun, discovery, and adventure during the NRWA’s “Eco-Adventure Discovery Series”, after school nature programs for children. This fall the programs take a new twist, incorporating art into our nature-based curriculum. Children will learn about our environment through outdoor adventure and exploration, and have the opportunity to express their discoveries through various forms of art. Each day of the series will have a seasonal, nature-based theme supported by fun activities and experiments, as well as a focus on a particular art medium. Children will gain a basic understanding of the connections between art and nature, and how the two can benefit each other.

The programs will meet for eight weeks, from 3:30 to 5:00 PM, at the NRWA River Resource Center, 592 Main Street (Rt. 119) in Groton, MA. The program is being offered for two age groups. Nine to eleven year-olds will meet on Tuesdays-- 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/18, 11/25, and 12/2*. Six to eight year olds will meet on Wednesdays-- 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29,* 11/5, 11/12, and 11/19. (This is a GDRSD ˝ day – program will meet from 12:30-2. Please bring a lunch!) If your child attends Groton-Dunstable public schools, arrangements can be made for your child to ride a Groton-Dunstable school bus to our building. You need not be a Groton-Dunstable public school student to attend this program.

The fee for this fall series is $130 for NRWA members and $160 for non-members. Individual day enrollment MAY be available, but full series enrollment will have priority. Registration is required. To register or for more information, please contact Lauren Parente, NRWA Eco-Adventures Programs Coordinator, at (978)448-0299, or email Lauren Parente.

Leaf Peepers: Pre-School Nature Program
for 3 to 5 Year-Olds

Wednesdays, October 1st through October 22nd, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM
at the NRWA River Resource Center, 592 Main Street (Rt. 119), in Groton

Parents and little ones - here is a great way for you to learn about the wonders of autumn together in the great outdoors! Our Leaf Peepers program is a four-week exploration of the natural world in the fall. We will learn through discovery about changing leaf colors, migrating birds, and more. Come share in this exciting season with us! Participants should come dressed for the outdoors.

The fee for the Leaf Peepers program is $50 for NRWA members and $60 for non-members. Registration is required. To register or for more information, please contact Lauren Parente, NRWA Eco-Adventures Programs Coordinator, at (978)448-0299, or email Lauren Parente.

SeasonS at Calmore
4th Annual Celebration of the Arts and Antique Show

Saturday, October 4th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (rain or shine)
at SeasonS at Calmore, 519 Main Street, Dunstable, MA

SeasonS at Calmore celebrates autumn and New England in all its splendor with its annual art and antique show on the grounds of Calmore, an 1812 Federal estate in the center of historic Dunstable, MA. Again this year, owner Mary Dacquino is pleased to share a portion of the proceeds with the Nashua River Watershed Association.

Artists and antique dealers from several states in New England will set up among the gardens, patio spaces, and mature trees that surround SeasonS at Calmore, an antique shop which opened in 2004. Some of the antique dealers represented will be: Judi Gray of English Manor Antiques in Concord, MA; Bob Fenochetti Antiques of Dunstable, MA; Ladybug Antiques of Amherst, NH; and Harris Antiques of Pepperell, MA. A sampling of artists that will attend include painter Nita Leger Casey of Pepperell, MA; quilt artist Millie Cunningham of Groton, MA; and photographer Marilyn Stowe of New Ipswich, NH.

Refreshments can be enjoyed fireside on the patio while listening to live music. Acoustic rock artist Josh Noone of Palmer, MA will perform from noon to 3PM. Danielle Beaudette, of the Cozy Tea Cart in Brookline, NH will be set up on the patio to demonstrate and sample her original tea blends. Chef Liz Barbour, of the Creative Feast in Hollis, NH will also be on hand to do some cooking demonstrations. This intimate country show has gained incredible momentum and is fast becoming a favorite autumn event for many. Admission is FREE. Sorry, no early buying. For information please contact Mary at 978-649-8882, or visit SeasonS at Calmore.

Williams Barn Harvest Festival and Open House

Sunday, October 12th, from Noon to 4:00 PM
at Williams Barn, 160 Chicopee Row, Groton, MA

Come join the NRWA and the Williams Barn Committee for Harvest Festival 2008! Immerse your family in the local history of Groton’s own Williams Barn. Your whole family will enjoy music, guided nature walks, farm craft demonstrations, and autumn refreshments including cider and apple pies. There will be a fun pumpkin-carving table sponsored by the NRWA. Registration is NOT required for this event. Admission is FREE. For more information, please contact Lili Ott, William Barn Committee, at (978) 448-1192, or email Lili Ott.

A Tree of a Different Color: Fall Family Hike

Sunday, October 19th , 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Gamlin Crystal Springs Conservation Area, Bridge St., Groton, MA

Join our environmental educators and naturalists for a fun hike while learning how to identify trees by their autumn colors. Please wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather.

The fee for this program is $6/person or $18/family for NRWA members and $8/person or $24/family for non-members. Registration is required. To register or for more information, please contact Lauren Parente, NRWA Eco-Adventures Programs Coordinator, at (978)448-0299, or email Lauren Parente.

NRWA Online Holiday Auction

Saturday, November 15th through Sunday, December 14th

The NRWA will be running an Online Holiday Auction with proceeds to support our land and water protection and environmental education programs. We hope you'll plan to do your holiday shopping at our online auction website. Our holiday auction will feature many Buy It Now items like fun getaways, high tech devices, and beautiful locally crafted gifts. You can visit our site now and sign up for Auction Update emails for sneak previews and reminders of opening day. Click here to visit the NRWA Online Holiday Auction. Make your holidays green by shopping from home and supporting the work of the NRWA! And be sure to ask your friends and family to participate as well!