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The Stow Conservation Trust conducts stewardship activities on our properties to promote ecological and recreational values.  There is an active group of volunteers, known as the Stew Crew, who provide invaluable help.

Activities may include pulling invasive plants or helping to construct a board walk over wet terrain.  To get involved with the Stew Crew send an email to stowconservationtrust.info@gmail.com or check out some upcoming events below.

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You can also contact us to explore other ways to volunteer.

Land Stewardship

Stew Crew building a boardwalk

Shepherd Boardwalk

 

Currently, our primary land stewardship project is the construction of a new boardwalk on the Shepherd property which abuts Captain Sargent.  Beaver activity has resulted in the need for a boardwalk into this lovely property to replace the “Failed Boardwalk” on the map shown below.  A rerouting of the trail requires two new, short boardwalks as well.  Please considering donating directly to the construction costs of this boardwalk.  To do so, choose Shepherd Boardwalk in the donation form: 

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Upcoming Events

  • Nov 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Pompositticut Community Center, 509 Great Rd, Stow, MA 01775, USA
    Join us to learn about the SCT year in review, eat delicious food shared by all, and find out more about Massachusetts birds from our speaker, Wayne Petersen.
  • Aug 11, 2024, 9:00 PM
    Center School - Hartley Road entrance, 403 Great Rd, Stow, MA 01775, USA
    Enjoy a bike ride while supporting Stow Conservation Trust! To register and find more information, please visit www.bikeforthewoods.org or www.stowconservationtrust.org/bike-for-the-woods
  • Nov 18, 2023, 6:00 PM – Nov 19, 2023, 9:00 PM
    Pompositticut Community Center, 509 Great Rd, Stow, MA 01775, USA
    Wondering what SCT’s been doing in the last year? Want to gather with other conservationists in Stow? Join us at SCT’s Annual Meeting. The evening will start with a potluck dinner. Come join us to find out about SCT’s successes in 2023.
  • Aug 20, 2023, 9:00 PM
    Begins at Center School, 403 Great Rd, Stow, MA 01775, USA
    Our annual fundraiser with many choices of bike rides for different distances and difficulties. Visit www.bikeforthewoods.org for more info.
  • Apr 30, 2023, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    Leggett Woodland, Whitman St, Stow, MA 01775, USA
    We will begin our 4th year of invasive plant work at Leggett. Great progress has been made. Some small and easy-to-pull plants remain.
  • Oct 29, 2022, 9:00 PM – 9:05 PM
    Minuteman Airfield, Minuteman Airfield, Stow, MA 01775, USA
    This long standing, fun community event benefits both the Boxborough and Stow Conservation Trusts! Register for the 5K at tinyurl.com/airfield5k
  • Oct 22, 2022, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Pomposittcut Community Center, 509 Great Rd, Stow, MA 01775, USA
    The 45th Annual Meeting of Stow Conservation!  Hors d'oeuvres will be served followed by the business meeting and a keynote presentation.  Masks optional.
  • Oct 22, 2022, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    Fieldstone Property, Fieldstone Dr, Stow, MA 01775, USA
    Tour forestry work, pull invasive plants
  • Sep 24, 2022, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Stow, Whitman St, Stow, MA 01775, USA
    This is the 3rd year of intensive work to control invasive plants at Leggett Woodland, and we are making great progress! Join us to continue in this effort.
  • Sep 03, 2022, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Hale Corzine property, Park on Edgehill Road
    Trail widening along the Yellow and Blue trails. Bring loppers. Park on Edgehill Road and please try not to block driveways and mailboxes.
  • Aug 28, 2022, 9:00 AM
    Stow, 113 Great Rd, Stow, MA 01775, USA
    For more information, and to register, visit www.bikeforthewoods.org
  • Aug 16, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Stow, 8 Wedgewood Rd, Stow, MA 01775, USA
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