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Mill River Walk: Session 1

Date/Time
Date(s) - Oct 25th, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm


"Williamsburg Mill River Walks Session 1" event square, with the text "Community River Walk. Park and start at the Dunphy School. Williamsburg, MA. Sat. Oct 25th, 10 AM - 12 PM. FREE and open to the public! Join river scientist Erin Rodgers, Hilltown Land Trust, and town volunteers to observe the Mill River as it flows through Williamsburg. We’ll tour through the center of town and visit bridges, floodplains, and places that teach us about how our town and the river interact." Below are the logos for Hilltown Land Trust, the town of Williamsburg, and Bay State Forestry, followed by the text "Resilient Upper Mill Watershed."Join river scientist Erin Rodgers, Hilltown Land Trust, and town volunteers to observe the Mill River as it flows through Williamsburg. We’ll tour through the center of town and visit bridges, floodplains, and places that teach us about how our town and the river interact.

Stepping in the river is optional, although waterproof shoes are recommended.

This event is part of the Resilient Upper Mill River Watershed Project in Williamsburg funded through the Commonwealth’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program.

COST: Free to the public
AGES: All ages
RSVP: Appreciated to help us plan. Email sarah@hilltownlandtrust.org

Accessibility

We’ll take a route through the center of town according to group interest and abilities, seeking out the best places to get a view of the river. Expect up to a mile and a half of walking on a mix of sidewalks and other surfaces of varied difficulties (including navigating down river banks and optionally stepping into the river).

  • Bathroom: Public bathrooms available throughout town, including at Meekins Library.
  • Distance Traveled: Up to 1.5 miles.
  • Fragrances: To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, please refrain from wearing strong fragrances.
  • Parking: Park at the Dunphy School lot off Petticoat Hill Road. We’ll meet in front of the school.
  • Public transportation: There is a PVTA (R42) bus stop at the Grange Hall.
  • Seating: Seating will not be available at this program, but we’ll take time to pause and catch our breath if we need to.

As always, we’re happy to discuss your access needs for this event! For questions and accommodation requests, please reach out to sarah@hilltownlandtrust.org or call (413) 628-4485.

Questions?

Please reach out to sarah@hilltownlandtrust.org or call  (413) 628-4485  ext.6.

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