Coming in August - Bike for the Woods
Come celebrate the 12th annual Stow Bike for the Woods
Sunday, Aug 18, 2012 9:00 a.m.

Start and finish at Stow Town Common in front of the Randall Library, Stow, MA
Route 117 and 62, at the traffic light
Ride will take us past most of the protected land in Stow. Route will have some rolling hills for the shorter rides, and a few big hills for the longer rides. Routes range from 2 to 65 miles.

Take a Hike!
Our trail guides are available as maps and written trail descriptions by downloading files from the Trail Guides page or purchase a booklet at the Town Offices in the Conservation Commission office.

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.
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