Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park announces upcoming July events. All programs are free and open to the public. Meet at River Bend Farm Visitor Center, 287 Oak Street Uxbridge MA 01569. For additional information, please call the park at 508-278-7604.
Concert at Canal July 12, 3:30-5:00 Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band
Bring your own picnic, lawn chair or blanket for this free outdoor concert!
Canal Walk: Sundays July 5, 12,19
This easy walk meets at River Bend Farm Visitor Center and continues along the canal’s towpath. Walk along to hear about the history of the Blackstone Canal and catch a view of local wildlife. Appropriate for all ages. Flat hard packed gravel, 2 mile round trip.
Insect Safari: Saturday July 4 and 11, 10:00-11:00
River Bend Farm’s meadow is a great place to watch for insects. Get your family outside investigating nature and exploring on this catch and release bug hunt!
Junior Naturalists: Fridays in July, 3:00-4:00
This afternoon program is a great way to start your weekend off naturally! Nurture the natural urge to explore on this series of hands on activities and nature hikes. Suggested for elementary ages, older and younger siblings always welcome, no registration required. Children must be accompanied by adult. July 3 Dragonflies, July 10 Tree Quest, July 17 Scavenger Hunt, July 24 Turtles, July 31 Letterboxing. Meet at Visitor Center.
Kidleidoscope Nature Story Hour: Fridays May- September, 10:30-11:30
Meet at the Big Red Barn Visitor Center for nature stories, a short nature walk and followed up with a craft activity. This free program designed to connect young children to nature runs rain or shine. Children must be accompanied by adult.
Art at the River, Sunday July 19, 11:00-11:45
A healthy dose of Nature and Art! We will take a short walk through the sunny field to the Blackstone River. Relax a while and make a nature journal to write down your discoveries. Materials provided for nature notebook & sun print. All ages welcome. Meet at Visitor Center.
Name that Track! Saturday, July 11, 18, 2:00-2:30
Can you identify wildlife by the footprints left behind? Stop by the activity table in the Visitor Center and give it a try!
Explore the River Saturday July 11, 18, 3:00-4:00 and July 25, 10:00-11:00am
Take a walk through the field to the shore of the Blackstone River and dip nets to investigate underwater life. Explore and learn about water quality and life cycles. Find out how to keep water healthy as we look and listen to life on the banks of the Blackstone. Meet at Visitor Center.
Nature Journaling, Monday July 13, 27, 11:00-11:30 Our nature notebook in the Visitor Center is brimming with interesting nature notes! Supplies provided to make your own nature journal and tips on how to record your discoveries of the wild things at the park.
Meadow Stroll Monday July 13 , 27, 11:30-12:30 Take an easy stroll to view the Blackstone river through the meadow paths of what was once a pasture. Find the birch grove and hear a bit of folklore of the plants and wildflowers along the way. Meet at Visitor Center. Approx. 1.5 miles.
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