Support SCT by becoming a Red Acre Woodlands Boardwalk Sponsor.
While no saying is too small, you can request up to three lines (in a space of 2"x 4") for a donation of $50.00. Download a request form here.

Read our Newsletter online. Click to download a .pdf file of either issue.
Spring 2008
Spring 2009

Other Ways to Get Involved With SCT...

The Membership Committee is looking for some new members. For more information on this and other areas, please see our Volunteer Opportunites page.

Stow Conservation Trust

Stow, Massachusetts

Stow Conservation Trust's 12th Annual

Run for the Woods

Stow Conservation Trust's Run for the Woods course map
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Sunday, May 16th, 2010

9:00 am - One Mile Children’s Race
10:00 am - 5K Run/Walk



Click here for a printable map of the Run

Parking Map download .pdf file

* * Register Online at www.active.com * *
PRICING:
5K Road Race, Race Walk, Fitness Walk
Standard Entry- Race Day or Springfest- $25
Discounts-
$3 off for registering online at Active.com
$10 off for Early Bird registration (by January 31 only on Active.com)
$5 off for early registration (on Active.com or on paper received by May 5th)
$5 off for Stow Conservation Trust Members (you can renew or join with your entry)
1 Mile Fun Run for 12 and Under
Standard Entry- Race Day or Springfest- $15
Discounts-
$7 off for Early Bird registration (by January 31 only on Active.com)
$5 off for early registration (on Active.com or on paper received by May 5th)

First Annual Photos of the Woods Photo Contest, 2009
 Pictures of family and friends (pets included) in nature capture our attention and remind us how important a role the protected land here in Stow has in our lives.

Here are the winning photos for this year's contest, thanks for your submissions.
Congratulations Winners!



Rail Trail News

 Stow’s Community Preservation Committee (CPC), Assabet River Rail Trail Committee (ARRTC), and Recreation Commission are pleased to report that the Town of Stow has completed the acquisition of an extensive easement on “Track Road” between Sudbury Road and White Pond Road for rail trail and public access purposes. With this purchase, the town now has contiguous access along the entire 1.85 miles between Sudbury Road and the Stow-Maynard town line - the longest uninterrupted segment in the 12.5 mile, five-community rail trail. This scenic and recreational resource brings Stow a step closer to connecting to the multi-town rail trail network that would extend from Marlborough to the South Acton Commuter Rail station.
Gifts and pledges should be forwarded to Stow Conservation Trust, PO Box 397, Stow MA 01775, and reference “Rail Trail” Or click here to donate online now.

Recent Acquisition:
Corzine Property

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Moving deliberately and strategically, SCT purchased a 31.6 acre parcel from the Corzine family in the southwest quadrant of Stow in October, 2008. This parcel abuts the Hale Woodlands (24.3 acres) purchased by SCT in 2005. SCT’s purchases provide for a total of 55 acres in a part of Stow that previously had relatively little conserved, open land.
The Corzine property was purchased from Mrs. Gwenyth Corzine, widow of Dick Corzine. Dick was an early conservationist in Stow who played an important role in the purchase of Gardner Hill (Town Forest) over thirty years ago.

The financing of the Corzine purchase required $50,000 at the October, 2008 closing and $50,000 at each of the subsequent three annual anniversaries, for a total of $200,000. As of December, 2008 SCT has gifts and pledges of $5,200 toward the $200,000 total. While SCT is aware of other contributions likely to materialize, it urges neighbors and other Stow residents who value open land to consider outright gifts and pledges to this remarkable parcel.

Gifts and pledges should be forwarded to Stow Conservation Trust, PO Box 397, Stow MA 01775, and reference “Corzine.” Or click here to donate online now. When access is assured, SCT is confident that this combined 55-acre parcel will delight those who traverse the open space that helps make Stow distinctive.


We've updated our trail guides and maps! Check them out on the Trail Guides page.

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