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Tag: Great Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Saturday, June 21, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Great Meadows Family Fishing Day

    Join the fun at the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, 73 Weir Hill Road Sudbury, from 10:00 AM– 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 21.

    Did you know that when you buy a freshwater fishing license, you are supporting fish and wildlife work in Massachusetts? License and permit fees directly support freshwater fish management programs, fishing access improvements, conservation education programs, and other fish and wildlife efforts. Go to www.mass.gov/massfishhunt for license purchasing information or visit a local license vendor or MassWildlife office.

  • Thursday, July 28, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Soil Science Field Skills Workshop

    Come to Great Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary in Sudbury on Thursday, July 28 from 9 – 4 for a combination day of lectures, slide shows, hands-on exercises, and field exercise led by Pete Fletcher and Gillian Davies.  Topics will include the soils of Massachusetts, the geological past and its influence on our soils, soil texture (percentages of sand, silt and clay), soil color, describing a soil profile, estimating depth to seasonal high water table.  The afternoon field trip will allow participants to work in small groups and describe different soil test pits in the field, which will cover a broad range of soil features.  Instructors will provide the field equipment needed for this exercise.  Bring a bag lunch.  MACC member cost $95, non-members $110.  To register, contact lindsay.martucci@maccweb.org.