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Cleanup Day with MassWildlife, HVA, and BEAT
May 20, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Join MassWildlife, Housatonic Valley Association (HVA), BEAT, and local volunteers for a day of service and fun! This cleanup is taking place on land and the Housatonic River. After the cleanup, there will be a cookout/lunch for volunteers!
Click here to register for the cleanup. (Those who pre-register and attend will receive a 2-year subscription to Massachusetts Wildlife magazine!)
DATE: Saturday, March 20
TIME: 9:45 AM – 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Decker Landing, 298 New Lenox Rd, Lenox, MA 01240
SCHEDULE:
9:45 AM: MEET
Meet at the main parking area at the George Darey Housatonic Valley Wildlife Management Area on New Lenox Road in Lenox. Volunteers will be assigned cleanup locations at the following locations:
- Roaring Brook Road
- New Lenox Road
- Underhill Place, Pittsfield
- Housatonic River
10 AM – 12 PM: CLEANUP
The cleanup will take place at the designated locations. A limited number of boats may be available. Participants may bring canoes or kayaks for river cleanup.
12:30 PM: PICNIC LUNCH, MAIN PARKING AREA
Volunteers can gather at the main parking area for a casual cookout/lunch.
COME PREPARED: Bring plenty of water, wear sturdy shoes or boots, and bring work gloves if you have them.
*This cleanup event is led and organized by MassWildlife in partnership with Housatonic Valley Association and Berkshire Environmental Action Team.*