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Stow Conservation Trust

The Trust was founded in 1977 by a small group of concerned citizens who perceived the significance of the town in relation to its greater environment.

The Stow Conservation Trust (SCT), founded in 1977 and located in Stow, Massachusetts, is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, promoting preservation and land conservation. Our purpose is to assist in and promote the preservation and conservation of land in Stow. We feel our membership provides a rich resource for the town in achieving these goals.

08/31/2026

This October, come enjoy the 5K Rainforest Fun Run at the Stow Community Park! This family-friendly event offers food, prizes, and an opportunity to help save endangered species. The profit from this race will directly support Rainforest Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting tropical habitats by creating legally-recognized areas of conservation.

08/19/2026

We share the open space in town with many. When you are walking the trails, keep an eye out for others enjoying the outdoors. You might find something big or small.

Photo by Marianne Sharin

08/13/2026

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Mushroom Identification Walk, Stow Conservation Trust (SCT): 19-Sept-2026 9:00a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the SCT ‘Red Acre Woodland’ parcel

Mushroom Walk - Join in a Stow Conservation Trust event that will look for, and identify mushrooms. Walk led by a Stow, MA naturalist Gordon Landis.
Red Acre Woodland. This parcel is located along South Acton Road in Stow.
Saturday, 19-Sept, 9:00am - 10:30am
Contact John Sangermano ([email protected]) for parking detail and questions

The Stow Conservation Trust is a local Stow MA non-profit land trust. The Red Acre Woodland parcel is a 197 acre parcel of protected open space. There are multiple marked trails on the parcel including a trail (White Trail) connecting South Acton Road and Red Acre Road. Parking is along South Acton Road.

A "Fungus" is an organism that lives mostly underground and survives by breaking down organic material with enzymes and other processes. A "Mushroom" is a growth seen above the ground and is generally a small portion of the fungus; it is often produced as part of how a fungi releases spores for reproduction.

Gordon Landis has experience with nature and outdoors. He is a retired engineer and has led walks in Stow. Walk will be family friendly. Recommend that participants wear clothing appropriate for the weather including long pants and long sleeves (as protection from ticks).

08/12/2026

It’s the season for caterpillars….this monarch caterpillar will become a butterfly….the hundreds of butterfly species benefit from plants that host their caterpillars

08/07/2026

Hide and Seek
What insect can you find in this photo? This is a tough one as it blends well into the stones as camouflage.
Put a comment in the message below if you find it.

Photo courtesy of Ann Carley

08/05/2026

It's not too late to register for the Bike for the Woods happening Sunday! August 9! Great ride for cyclists and families with routes of different lengths and abilities.
To register go to:
https://bikeforthewoods.org/

07/31/2026

It time for the Annual SCT Bike for the Woods on Sunday August 9th! Come join us for some goodies, and enjoy the various length rides along beautiful routes in and around our communities, there are various length rides for everyone.
Our sponsors Bagels Plus is providing bagels and The Bolton Bean is providing pastries.
*No bagels were harmed making these images.

07/27/2026

The Annual Bike for the Woods is happening Sunday, August 9. If you haven't registered yet, go to our website.
You will be enjoying delicious peaches from one of our sponsors, Carver Hill Orchards.
* No raccoons were hurt making this photo.

07/22/2026

Baby hawk photographed in the wild. Although the baby is out of the nest, the mother is nearby watching over it's young. It is recommended to do nothing as the mother/parents are nearby still caring for it. For further information please take a look at the following link from Mass Audubon: https://www.massaudubon.org/nature-wildlife/birds/baby-birds-out-of-the-nest
Photo courtesy of Catherine Hammill

07/20/2026

Get revved up for a bike along the lovely roads of our area and some delicious snacks thanks to our sponsors. Bagels from Bagels Plus, baked goods from Bolton Bean, Coffee from The Mug ’n’ Muffin and more!
Bike for the Woods is August 9. Register at www.bikeforthewoods.org

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Stow, MA
01775

Website

http://www.stowconservationtrust.org/

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