River’s Edge: Riverfront Walking Tour in Historic Downtown Nashua, NH

Sunday, July 12, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM
on the Nashua Riverwalk in Nashua, NH

From its very beginnings, the city of Nashua has been tied to the Nashua River, whether for transportation in colonial times, for power during the industrial revolution, or as the heart of the city’s urban revitalization today. The NRWA invites the public to join Kathy Hersh, Nashua Community Development Director, for a guided “River’s Edge” walking tour. Learn more about the many connections between the city and the river, as we walk the 1.6 mile loop of the Nashua Riverwalk, in view of historic landmarks such as Clocktower Place. Hear about plans to complete remaining sections of the Riverwalk, part of the City of Nashua’s vision of a riverfront that is exciting, dynamic, and a focal point for the downtown.

This walk is part of a series of free programs, open to the public, which the NRWA is offering in celebration of its 40th Anniversary. Over the course of the year, NRWA will be presenting a program in each of our 32 communities; watch this website for additional information, or Sign-up for our Monthly E-news.

Pre-registration is requested for this free guided walk. We ask that you please refrain from bringing dogs. Walkers should meet in the Water Street parking lot, located on the south side of the Nashua River just west of Main Street in Nashua, NH. To pre-register, or for more information, please contact Pam Gill, NRWA Development Associate, at (978) 448-0299, or email Pam Gill.

Evening Walk at Bolton Flats Wildlife Area

Thursday, July 16th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM
at Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area in Bolton, MA

Over nine hundred acres of the floodplains of the Nashua and Still Rivers make up the Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area. The floodplain forest, dry sand, and slow moving river there create ideal habitat for turtles and marsh-nesting birds, including many rare and endangered species. The Blanding's Turtle (Threatened), Wood Turtle (Special Concern), and Spotted Turtle have all been documented along this stretch of river. Sightings of rare marsh-nesting birds there have included the American Bittern (Endangered), King Rail (Endangered), and Pied-billed Grebe (Endangered). The NRWA invites the public to join us for a free guided “Evening Walk at Bolton Flats”. Our guide will be Chris Buelow, Restoration Ecologist Assistant with the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program. On this ½ mile walk, Chris will talk about the unique habitat at Bolton Flats, identify local flora and fauna, and discuss habitat restoration projects, such as the program to eradicate invasive purple loosestrife using beneficial Galerucella beetles.

This walk is part of a series of free programs, open to the public, which the NRWA is offering in celebration of its 40th Anniversary. Over the course of the year, NRWA will be presenting a program in each of our 32 communities; watch this website for additional information, or Sign-up for our Monthly E-news.

Pre-registration is requested for this free guided walk. The walk will take place rain or shine; please wear sturdy footwear and dress to protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks. We ask that you please refrain from bringing dogs. Meet at the Bolton Flats Wildlife Area parking lot on Rt. 117, just west of the Rt.117/Rt.110 intersection in Bolton, MA. To pre-register, or for more information, please contact Rick Muehlke, NRWA Land Programs Assistant, at (978) 448-0299, or email Rick Muehlke.

ECO-ADVENTURES 2009: Summer Nature Programs at the NRWA

See schedule of dates below
at the NRWA River Resource Center, 592 Main Street (Rt. 119), in Groton, MA

Join us for summer fun, discovery, and adventure! Each week of our summer program is devoted to a specific age group and is led by professional environmental educators and naturalists. We will explore our world through fun and exciting outdoor activities, hikes, nature games and crafts. Programs will be based at the NRWA’s River Resource Center with trips to J. Harry Rich State Forest and Groton’s own Williams Barn. All sessions run for four days from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Session dates are as follows:

Session I for 8-10 year olds - July 6 - 9 (Mon-Thu)
Session II for 6-7 year olds - July 14-17 (Tue-Fri)
Session III for 6-7 year olds - July 20-23 (Mon-Thu)
Session IV for 8-10 year olds - July 28-31 (Tue-Fri)

Space is limited! Register now! This program is open to residents of all communities. Registration is required. The fees are $170 for NRWA members and $200 for non-members. To register, call Lauren Parente, NRWA Eco-Adventure Coordinator, at (978) 448-0299 or email Lauren Parente.