Sent on behalf of Kathryn Parent, Program Coordinator, Wachusett/Sudbury Section, MA DCR Division of Water Supply Protection:
Fairy Village and Gnome Homes Saturday, August 10, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Meet at Mass Central Rail Trail- Sterling Spur, 25 Gates Road, Sterling
Fairy villages and gnome homes are hidden in the forest! View and participate in this enchanted outing. A welcome table at the trail head will have natural items and supplies to make your own fairy or gnome home. Along a 3/4-mile round trip trail are optional interactive stations designed to fine-tune senses and connect to nature. Benches are placed along the way for resting areas. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome. Program is free and open to all ages and abilities.
Creatures of the Forest Saturday, October 5, 1 – 2 p.m. Meet at Mass Central Rail Trail- Sterling Spur, 25 Gates Road, Sterling
Explore what the wild things in the watershed are up to in Autumn. Enjoy this outing to connect to nature. This program is designed to be intentionally inclusive and accessible for a safe interaction with the outdoors. Along a ¾-mile round trip trail, the group will be guided through a series of sensory invitations. This trail is nestled between two water bodies and lined with trees and plants near a variety of habitats that animals use as shelter. We don’t intend to see wild animals up close. We can safely discover clues of tracks, scat and other telltale signs that wildlife leaves behind. Benches are placed along the way for resting areas. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome. The program is free and open to all ages and abilities. Please email Kathryn.Parent@mass.gov or call 617- 352-4044 with any additional questions you may have about this event.