Please help the Acton Arboretum defeat the invasion of the Honeysuckles! About half of it has already been removed, so the battle is in full force. We will cut down, dig out the roots, and stack the brush for a wildlife haven. Here is some information about the Bush Honeysuckle: https://mdc.mo.gov/trees-plants/problem-plant-control/invasive-plants/bush-honeysuckles-control Please bring work gloves,  loppers, small bow saws, and drinking water. Contact me so I know how many volunteers to expect.

Think it is too cold and wintery to volunteer on our Acton conservation lands? Think Again! Please join us on Saturday March 18, 1 - 3 PM to help clean up this eyesore at the Acton Arboretum. The old bog boardwalk was replaced by a new wider, sturdier, wheelchair accessible boardwalk a few years ago. But the old one is only partially removed. It is nailed together, so we will be using crowbars, pry bars, cat's paws, and hammers to…

Join us on Saturday April 8, 1 - 3 PM removing invasive Garlic Mustard from one of our conservation lands. We want to do this in the spring before it produces seeds and spreads more. Please RSVP to Joe Holmes (Joseph.Holmes@alum.mit.edu, or 978-635-1982) so we can tell you where to meet. If we get enough response, we may split to multiple locations. Dress for the weather and bring  a weeding tool.

Come join us for the construction of a new trail bridge on the Assabet River trail. The 20' bridge will span a small creek. The first phase of the project digging the trail down for the sills is almost complete. On Saturday we will complete the sill installation, and transport the stringers to the site. We will install the stringers onto the sills and try to complete the railings and decking if possible. Start time is 9:30 cutting the railings…

Come join us for the construction of a new trail bridge on the Assabet River trail. The 20' bridge spans a small creek. Start time is 9:30 Items to accomplish. Finish the railings on the bridge Clear far trail of small trees and brush Dig and level sill and stringers for attached boardwalk Install hangers and stringers on boardwalk to sill Deck boardwalk (ramp) to the bridge. Level boardwalk to the trail Let me know if you can come. Bring…