MA Open Space Conference
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Oakmont Regional High School, Ashburnham MA
The 2nd Statewide Open Space Conference is an event designed for municipal volunteers from Massachusetts interested in open space protection. This year's conference will include nine different breakout sessions with topics ranging from managing town land, creating a town forest, starting a trails subcommittee, promoting CPA, planning a Woods Forum, and writing an Open Space & Recreation Plan. A lunch will also be provided at this free event. Registration, with coffee & pastries available, is from 9:30-10:00 a.m. To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Andrea Buglione at (978) 248-2055, x21 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The conference is sponsored by the North Quabbin Regional Landscape Partnership, Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust, Sudbury Valley Trustees, Nashua River Watershed Association, UMass Amherst, and the MassLIFT AmeriCorps program.
Planning for the Future of Your Land
Part 1: Thursday, June 6th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Part 2: Thursday, June 13th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Nashua River Watershed Association River Resource Center, 592 Main Street (Rt. 119) in Groton MA
Determining land values and deciding what will happen to your land may be the most important consideration you have as a landowner. Having an estate plan and knowing the value of your land ensures your assets get distributed according to your family's goals and financial needs. Learn how to assemble information, choose knowledgeable advisors, and talk with your family and heirs about the future of your land. Hear the details of land values, taxes, trusts, land conservation and other legal provisions. These free sessions will feature presentations by:
· Jim Czupryna, ASA—conservation and real-estate appraiser
· George Dresser, Esq.—land conservation and estate planning attorney
· Al Futterman, NRWA Land Programs Director
· Local landowners who have pursued conservation and estate planning
Join us for an opportunity to hear about options. Free dinner will be served both nights. We hope to see you there!
RSVP required by May 30th. Please commit to attending both sessions. To pre-register, please call Al Futterman or Gary Howland at the NRWA at (978) 448-0299 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
This presentation is co-sponsored by the NRWA and UMass-Amherst.
"How Do Fish Breathe Underwater?" & Other Wonders of Nature: The Science Behind Our Curious Questions for Ages 9-12
July 30 – August 2, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
NRWA River Resource Center, 592 Main Street (Rt. 119), in Groton
Did you ever wonder why the sky is blue? How do birds fly? Or why are so many animals brown? Young scientists ages 9 to 12 are invited to join NRWA's Education Director Mary Marro for this 4-day summer program where we will begin by asking questions about nature & science, then design a method to answer those questions. Each camper will create their own investigation using scientific process and run their own scientific activities or "labs" to answer their question. At the end of the week, the participants will become "published scientists" as they write down and sketch out their projects to be published in the NRWA newsletter!
Program fees are $190 for NRWA members or $220 for non-members. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. To pre-register, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , NRWA Environmental Education Director, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , NRWA River Classroom Director, or call the NRWA at (978) 448-0299.
Wild World of Water Week for Ages 6-8
July 22 – July 25, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
NRWA River Resource Center, 592 Main Street (Rt. 119) in Groton
This NRWA summer eco-adventure is designed for curious 6 to 8 year olds. We'll escape the heat of sum
Program fees are $180 for NRWA members or $210 for non-members. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. To pre-register, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , NRWA Environmental Education Director, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , NRWA River Classroom Director, or call the NRWA at (978) 448-0299.
Wilderness Summer Survival Week for Ages 11- 14
July 15 – July 18, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Based at the NRWA River Resource Center, 592 Main Street (Rt. 119) in Groton
NRWA's ever popular summer eco-adventures will be back this July! Sign-up now for outdoor fun!
Our Wilderness Summer Survival Week is specially geared to young teens. Challenge yourself in nature with four adventurous, action-packed days of hiking Groton trails through numerous conservation properties, paddling the Squannacook River, developing summer survival skills, and exploring the inner world of our local river, woodlands and fields while making new friends. Outdoor adventure at its best with River Classroom Director Stacey Chilcoat.
Program fees are $200 for NRWA members or $230 for non-members. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. To pre-register, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , NRWA Environmental Education Director, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , NRWA River Classroom Director, or call the NRWA at (978) 448-0299.