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Stow Conservation Trust
Stow, Massachusetts
Our Mission: To lead in the preservation of Stow's open land and natural and scenic resources
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 view of Heath Hen Meadow Pond from Boxboro Road, photo Mark Jones | |||||||
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Events
Stow Area Parents Network and SCT Tot Run in Children's Fest, May 19 at Stow Community Park Run for the Woods, Sunday, May 20, rain or shine Projects
Agricultural Initiative Heath Hen Corridor Protecting Your Land with a Conservation Restriction (downloadable file) | |||||||
 14th Annual Run for the Woods May 20, 2012, rain or shine Location: Hale Middle School, Stow, Massachusetts Event times: 8:00 Race Day Registration/Number Pickup Opens 9:00 1-Mile Kids' Fun Run 9:50 5-Kilometer Race Walking Race and Recreational Walk 10:00 5-Kilometer Road Race Registration/Pricing: Race Day $25 for 5K, $15 for kids run More information on registration fees, early registration discounts, membership discounts and parking | |||||||
 Saturday, May 19 at Stow Community Park Stow Conservation Trust and Stow Area Parents' Network welcome you to join in this FREE event. 10-10:30 am Registration on site, 50 Old Bolton Road, Stow Three runs will be held (ages 2 and under, preschoolers ages 3-4, and big kids ages 5-6) Prizes will be given to all. This event is free to the public. If you have any questions, please email cochairs@sapn.org and to find out more about the Stow Area Parent's network visit www.sapn.org | |||||||
 photo from emedicinehealth.com Deer Ticks and Lyme Disease
Unfortunately, the deer tick population is increasing in our area of Massachusetts, not only out in the woods (where they are very prevalent) but also in our yards, golf courses, and orchards. Not all deer ticks carry the Lyme disease bacteria, but some do. (They need to pick up the bacteria from an infected host animal, typically a white-footed mouse or chipmunk.) As a result, everyone in Stow, not just hikers on our many, wonderful SCT trails, needs to be informed about the hazards of deer ticks, how best to avoid being "bitten," and what to do if you, a member of your family, or your pet has been bitten. Read full article Download article | |||||||
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