Join stewardship managers Zoë and Owen to cut back and help establish the new trails at Crystal Spring Preserve! Volunteers helped us create new paths in the spring of 2023 and they need some well-deserved love. We will be working to make the trail system clear and accessible. Crystal Spring Preserve is a 36-acre natural oasis. A one-mile loop trail leads visitors through a secluded woodland containing white pine, red oak, and American chestnut trees. In the northwest corner of the loop, the trail connects to additional hiking paths through 65 forested acres owned by the Town of Plainville, which in turn abut state conservation land. Along the southwest portion of the loop, the dense woodland canopy gives way to a slowly reforesting grassy meadow. All experience levels are welcome, and no registration is required!
Work will include trimming plants with loppers and raking.
The volunteer day will last from 10am-1pm. Volunteers are free to come and go as they please. Questions? Contact Stewardship Programs Manager Zoë Smiarowski at zsmiarowski@wildlandstrust.org.
Parking:
Trailhead parking is on the west side of School Street, Plainville, MA. Look for Wildlands vehicles parked, there are 2 spots in the parking lot and cars can park down the right side of the road.
What to Wear and Bring:
Sturdy, closed-toed shoes
Water, 1-2 bottles
Snacks
Work gloves (If you have them, we will provide work gloves to anyone who needs them)
Restrictions:
Ages 14+
No pets
Register (optional):
Volunteer days are subject to last minute changes, register below for updates!