Join Wildlands Trust and the Paskamansett Bird Club on a birding hike at Great River Preserve! This hike will take frequent stops to see, listen to, and identify bird species! We will traverse almost 3 miles of mowed trails along the field edge and across the center. Sections can be squishy this time of year - so wear your waterproof boots! In the event of a postponement, the rain date is Thursday, April 23, from 8 AM to 10 AM. Registration is required for this free event.

Registration closes on Tuesday, April 21 at 3 pm. Want to sign up after registration closes? Please email: events@wildlandstrust.org

Parking:

Meet at the main parking lot of Great River Preserve, off Auburn Street, Bridgewater, MA, 02324.

The main parking lot lies on the right/southwest side of Auburn Street. Limited roadside parking is allowed for 0.5 miles on the same side of the road. There is NO roadside parking permitted beyond this point toward the end of the road.

From the West: Take Route 28 heading southeast on Main Street towards Central Square, Bridgewater, take slight right onto Route 104E (Central Square) and continue on 104E for 1.7 miles before turning right onto Walnut Street and then left onto Auburn Street.
 
From the East: From Intersection of Routes 58 & 106 (Halifax) follow Route 106W turning left onto Route 105 South/Thompson Street. After 1.9 miles, turn right onto Summit Street, slight right onto Walnut Street, and 1st left onto Cherry Street. Continue on, taking left onto Short Street then left onto Auburn Street.

What to Wear & Bring (Required):

• Sturdy, waterproof, closed-toed shoes

• Warm, weather-appropriate clothing

• Snacks

• Water

• Sunblock

• Bug spray

• Encouraged - binoculars, a bird ID book, and a camera

What to Expect:

• Hiking 2.5 miles of mowed field trails with uneven sections

• Stop-and-go hiking to see, listen to, and identify bird species

• Wildlands Trust staff and volunteers to guide you!

Restrictions:

• Ages 15 +

• No pets

• Maximum 15 hikers

• Minimum 5 hikers

Outdoor programs are weather permitting. Cancellations and postponements due to weather will be announced online, and registered attendees will be notified via email. In the event of a postponement, the rain date is Thursday, April 23, from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Questions? Please email: events@wildlandstrust.org