365 Things to do in Worcester county - learn about the natural resourse of Nashoba river in Lancaster

365 Things to do in Worcester county - learn about the natural resourse of Nashoba river in Lancaster. The history of Nashoba river is amazing. During the days of the mills and factories, it was nothing to pollute the river until it ran different colors. But people got together and cleaned up this natural resources which was considered one of the worst polluted rivers in the country.

The Lancaster Friends of the Nashua River will hold the first ever Lancaster River Festival on Saturday, June 11 from 10am till 5pm at Culley Field on Route 117 in Lancaster – directly across the street from the Lancaster/Bolton Fair Grounds. Admission to the Festival is free and open to all.

The Nashua River has undergone a wonderful transformation over the last three decades from a polluted eyesore to a spectacular natural resource. To celebrate that transformation and to bring recreation to the river, the day will feature canoe and kayak rides with Still River Outfitters from Bolton providing the boats and supervision. Educational safety instruction and kayak exhibitions will also be featured for children in the small pond at the site.

The event will feature a wide variety of family activities and include exhibitors from throughout the community. The Lancaster 4H Club will have livestock on site and feature a petting zoo, Mass Audubon and Mass Fish and Wildlife will run educational programs and several non-profit community organizations will have informational booths. In addition there will be food, drink and ice cream available.

There will also be a stage featuring live music from 12 noon till 4pm. The music starts with Christine Hatch (Nancy Beaudette and Christine Hatch) followed by Paul Della Valle at 1pm, Still River (Marion Webster and Group) at 2pm, and at 3pm Scott and Nancy (Scott Rossley and Nancy Beaudette)

About Lancaster Friends of the Nashua River: LFONR’s mission is: To ensure that the Nashua River as it flows through the town of Lancaster is nurtured and valued as a community asset with wildlife and habitat protection, effective water quality management, flood plain and greenway acquisition and accessible for passive and active recreation for its citizens and visitors. One of our top goals is to engage and connect the community with the Nashua River. Festival co-chair Peter Stanton; “Our town has more frontage on the Nashua River than any other community in the state - what better way to celebrate this beautiful natural resource than to promote a family day of fun along the banks of the river.” Lancaster Friends of the Nashua River is a chapter of the Nashua River Watershed Association, a 501c3 non- profit organization.

Key contact information:

Co-chair: Peter Stanton pstanton@wbjournal.com 508-523-5916 (cell)

Co chair: Bill Flynn 41bflynn@comcast.net 617-974-6682 (cell)