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SUMMARY:Dam Trail History Hike (Space limited\, RSVP required)
DESCRIPTION:Visitors scramble over the ruins on the west side of the main breach. Williamsburg Historical Society\, Williamsburg\, MA.\nWilliamsburg historian Eric Weber will lead a ~1.5 mile hike (out and back) to the ruins of the Williamsburg Reservoir Company dam\, whose failure in 1874 devastated four downstream villages and claimed 139 lives. Eric will tell the story of the disaster as we walk and pause at several stops. \nThis series is part of the Resilient Upper Mill River Watershed Project in Williamsburg funded through the Commonwealth’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program. \nCOST: Free\nAGES: Adult and teen\nDOGS: Please leave non-service dogs at home.\nRSVP: Required \nAccessibility\nTrail Details\n\nDistance Traveled: 1.5-mile out and back\, ~160’ total elevation gain\nPace: Slow-moderate (1.5 – 2 mph)\nSeating: No seating is available on this hike. We’ll have opportunities to pause and catch our breath.\nSlopes: Sustained moderate slopes with multiple strenuous\, steep sections.\nTrail Surfaces: Forest trails with potential for roots\, rocks\, and mud\, with some spots featuring uneven footing.\n\nThe Other Stuff\n\nBathroom: No bathroom facilities at this location.\nFragrances: To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities\, please refrain from wearing strong fragrances.\nParking: Carpooling is encouraged. Trailhead parking: Pulloff on rural road.\nPublic transportation: Public transit is not available to the trailhead. Contact us if you’re interested in coordinating a carpool.\n\nWe’re happy to discuss your access needs for this event! For questions and accommodation requests\, please reach out to sarah@hilltownlandtrust.org or call (413) 628-4485 ext. 6. \nRegister\nThis event is hosted by Hilltown Land Trust. Signing up for the mailing list will add you to Hilltown Land Trust’s email list. \nRegistration form
URL:https://resilientmillriver.org/event/dam-trail-history-hike-space-limited-rsvp-required/
LOCATION:MA
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilltown Land Trust":MAILTO:sarah@hilltownlandtrust.org
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SUMMARY:Burgy Town Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own picnic\, chairs\, and lawn games and come meet some of your neighbors. Save the date and stay tuned for more details soon.
URL:https://resilientmillriver.org/event/burgy-town-picnic/
LOCATION:Beaver Brook Conservation Park\, 183 Main St\, Haydenville\, MA\, 01039
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SUMMARY:2nd  Annual Williamsburg Resilience Fair
DESCRIPTION:How can Williamsburg prepare for the challenges posed by a changing climate? Help shape our town’s resilience story. \nThe Resilience Fair is a hands-on community event that brings together town projects (flood planning\, rain gardens\, conservation\, emergency preparedness)\, local stories and memories\, kids’ art\, maps\, models\, and expert advice\, and neighbor-to-neighbor connections. All in one place\, for one big conversation about how Williamsburg adapts and thrives. \nMove between stations inside and outside the library. Have conversations with neighbors and local experts. See how your home and neighborhood fit into the watershed. Discover simple steps you can take\, from planting trees to managing storm runoff to joining a committee. Share your experiences so they can shape future town projects. \nDrop in anytime between 10 and 1. Informal\, welcoming\, and designed for Williamsburg residents and Dunphy families\, with activities for kids\, teens\, and adults. \nAccessibility\nActivities will take place indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting. \nOutdoor Access\nOn mown grass lawn\, brick patio\, and concrete sidewalk with several optional/avoidable stone steps in the garden. Barrier-free street crossings are involved to reach participating businesses. Background noise from Route 9 and the Mill River likely. \nIndoor Access at Meekins Library\n\nSteps and barriers: The main (rear) entrance is ADA compliant with no steps/barriers. \nAudio: No audio system will be available. \nBathroom: ADA bathrooms are available.  \nFragrances: Please avoid strong fragrances in the Library. \nParking: Attendees are encouraged to park at the Dunphy School lot off Petticoat Hill Road\, to leave the small library lot available to Library patrons. There is only one ADA space. \nPublic transportation: There is a PVTA (R42) bus stop at the Grange Hall.\nSeating: Seats are hard plastic with backing; seating for 25.\nSurfaces: The Library has both hardwood flooring and short carpet.\n\nWe’re happy to discuss your access needs for this event! For questions and accommodation requests\, please reach out to sarah@hilltownlandtrust.org or call (413) 628-4485 ext 6.
URL:https://resilientmillriver.org/event/2nd-annual-resilience-fair/
LOCATION:Meekins Library\, 2 Williams Street\, Williamsburg\, MA\, 01096
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Welch":MAILTO:sarah@hilltownlandtrust.org
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Invasives: Meet a Forester Woods Walk
DESCRIPTION:Come see thoughtful stewardship work in action on a small family-owned forest in Williamsburg! The walk will focus on management work done to control invasive plants. We hope you come away with a new understanding of the options in a forester’s toolkit and the complex landscape factors that inform the work that gets done. The walk will be held on private land in Williamsburg with Licensed Forester Lincoln Fish of Bay State Forestry. \nThis series is part of the Resilient Upper Mill River Watershed Project in Williamsburg funded through the Commonwealth’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program. \nCOST: Free to the public\nAGES: Adult\nDOGS: Please leave non-service dogs at home.\nRSVP: Required \nAccessibility\n\nDistance: Total distance traveled will be approximately 1 to 2 miles.\nBathroom: No bathroom on site.\nSurfaces: Uneven terrain\, potential for roots\, mud and rocks.\nParking: Parking will be in a residential driveway and along the road if necessary.\nFragrances: To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances.\nPublic transportation: Public transit is not available to the site. Contact us if you are interested in coordinating a carpool.\n\nWe’re happy to discuss your access needs for this event! For questions and accommodation requests\, please reach out to calla@hilltownlandtrust.org or call (413) 628-4485 ext. 8. \nQuestions?\nPlease reach out to calla@hilltownlandtrust.org or call (413) 628-4485 ext. 8. \nRegistration\nThis event is hosted by Hilltown Land Trust. Signing up for the mailing list will add you to Hilltown Land Trust’s email list. \nRegistration form
URL:https://resilientmillriver.org/event/lets-talk-invasives/
LOCATION:Private location in Williamsburg
ORGANIZER;CN="Calla Jones":MAILTO:calla@hilltownlandtrust.org
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