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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

 

We recently completed the construction of a new boardwalk on the Shepherd property, which abuts Captain Sargent, replacing a failed boardwalk and rising about beaver flooding.  Thanks to our many donors and Stew Crew volunteers.  This would not have happened without you!  The trail is now open! Stay tuned for the annoucement of an opening group hike to celebrate the new boardwalk.

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An updated map is on the way.  In the meantime, here is an older map:

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Upcoming Events

  • Sat, May 03
    May 03, 2025, 10:00 AM
    Shepherd Memorial Woodland, S Acton Rd, Stow, MA 01775, USA
    Rescheduled to May 3rd! Join SCT on a special introductory hike to celebrate the new boardwalks installed over wetlands in the Shepherd Memorial Woodland! Please register by clicking "Learn more".
  • Sun, Aug 10
    Aug 10, 2025, 9:00 PM
    Center School, Hartley Rd entrance, Hartley Rd, Stow, MA 01775, USA
    The 2025 Bike for the Woods is Sunday August 10, 2025. We look forward to seeing you there! Please register at www.bikeforthewoods.org
  • Sat, Nov 09
    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.
  • Sun, Aug 11
    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
  • Sat, Nov 18
    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.
  • Sun, Aug 20
    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.
  • Sun, Apr 30
    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.
  • Sat, Oct 29
    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
  • Sat, Oct 22
    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.
  • Sat, Oct 22
    Oct 22, 2022, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    Fieldstone Property, Fieldstone Dr, Stow, MA 01775, USA
    Tour forestry work, pull invasive plants
  • Sat, Sep 24
    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.
  • Sat, Sep 03
    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.
  • Sun, Aug 28
    Aug 28, 2022, 9:00 AM
    Stow, 113 Great Rd, Stow, MA 01775, USA
    For more information, and to register, visit www.bikeforthewoods.org
  • Tue, Aug 16
    Aug 16, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Stow, 8 Wedgewood Rd, Stow, MA 01775, USA
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