Photo of the Civilian Conservation Camp – courtesy of Friends of Upton State Forest
Please join the Friends of Upton State Forest in celebrating a milestone year!
100 Years 1915: The first land to be designated Upton State Forest was acquired.
80 Years 1935: The Civilian Conservation Camp SP-25 is opened. Work begins on roads, reforestation, insect control, water holes, and recreational facilities.
10 Years 2005: Friends of Upton State Forest celebrate ten years. The group formed in 2005 to “Preserve, enhance and protect the natural and historic resources of Upton State Forest.”
12:00: Bring a picnic lunch, share your memories, hear the rich history of the area and visit informational hands-on displays, enjoy 30’s and 40’s era music!
1:00: Speaking program, recognition and unveiling of the National Register plaque
2:00: Following ceremony, celebration with cake and lemonade
2:30: CCC Camp Tour
3:00: CCC Historical Resources Hike
The event is free and open to the public. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Come for all or any part of the day. Sponsored by the Friends of Upton State Forest and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). For more info contact news@friendsofuptonstateforest.org or call 508-278-7604.
If you have never been to the forest here is a link for directions http://www.friendsofuptonstateforest.org/directions.htm
UPTON DAILY 