Category: Events

SAT, OCT 12, 2019 AT 9 AM Grand Shawsheen Recreational Paddle!

Details:  October 12, 2019! SRWA members and friends – let’s Join MarliesPaddles for an epic paddling event “La Grande Riviere Shawsheen” (or, The Grand Shawsheen!). This trip is planned, pre-scouted, and led by Marlies. Meet at 9:00 at the Grace Drive, Wilmington put-in (for GPS use 48 or 49 Grace Drive). We’ll drop off boats… Continue reading SAT, OCT 12, 2019 AT 9 AM Grand Shawsheen Recreational Paddle!

Paddle clean-up on Tewksbury’s ½ Way to Earth Day: October 5, 2019, 9:00 AM -2:00 PM

Join the Shawsheen River Watershed Association for a paddle clean-up on Tewksbury’s ½ Way to Earth Day Clean-up. Meet at 9:00 at 2000 Whipple Street, Tewksbury (The Launch). We’ll drop kayaks/canoes, spot cars at either The Overlook (across from The Elks, South Street, Tewksbury) or 30 Bridge Street, and shuttle back to the put-in. We’ll… Continue reading Paddle clean-up on Tewksbury’s ½ Way to Earth Day: October 5, 2019, 9:00 AM -2:00 PM

Foundations of Change: August 24, 2019

View The Foundations of Change: Season 3 Episode 15 Guests: Brian and Marlies Henderson with SRWA help Janine dive into Shawsheen River cleanup.   August 24, 2019     CLICK HERE !!!    

Equinox Sunrise Paddle: Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 6:00 AM – 8:30 AM EDT pin 1 Burtt Rd, Andover, MA

6:00 AM – 8:30 AM, Shawsheen Pines to Ballardvale, Andover. Shawsheen Pines Reservation is located on Lowell Junction Road, Andover across from Pfizer. Meet at 6:00 at The Pines, we’ll spot cars in Ballardvale, then shuttle back to the put-in. Dress appropriate; if low water, expect easy portages. Bring coffee and breakfast if you’d like!… Continue reading Equinox Sunrise Paddle: Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 6:00 AM – 8:30 AM EDT pin 1 Burtt Rd, Andover, MA

Bridge Street Clean-up, Tewksbury: Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT

Put-in at 30 Bridge Street, Tewksbury (intersection of Bridge and Shawsheen Street) at 10:00 AM; work downstream to create navigable space at downed trees and snags. Wear appropriate clothing! Helpful items to bring: gloves, hand saws, loppers. The put-in is private property but we have permission from the owner to park there. Contact: Maria Fleming… Continue reading Bridge Street Clean-up, Tewksbury: Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT

Plein Air art on Saturday, July 27, 2019, 10:00-1:00, Vale Reservation, Andover.

Details DUE TO HEAT FORECASTS FOR THE WEEKEND, we are postponing the Plein Air art event to July 27, 2019 – same time, same place! Hope you can make it! Join us for a day of Plein Air art on Saturday, July 27, 2019, 10:00-1:00, Vale Reservation, Andover. This event is open to artists and… Continue reading Plein Air art on Saturday, July 27, 2019, 10:00-1:00, Vale Reservation, Andover.

Imitation/Invitation

    AVIS and the Andover Arts & Cultural Alliance have teamed up to give artists a chance to work out of doors. In a summers long exhibit, Art Along the Trails brings a variety of art to the AVIS properties.  Sharon Lapham’s project, Imitation/Invitation, is now installed at the Vale Reservation.  Sharon is currently… Continue reading Imitation/Invitation

7/1 Mid-week paddle – Shawsheen Pines Reservation put in Monday 10:00 a.m.

7/1 Mid-week paddle – Put in at Shawsheen Pines Reservation. We will meet at 10:00 at the Shawsheen Pines Reservation. This Reservation is located on Lowell Junction Road, Andover across from Pfizer. For GPS, use Pfizer’s address: 1 Burtt Road. We will paddle from Shawsheen Pines to Ballardvale. All are welcome! We plan to paddle… Continue reading 7/1 Mid-week paddle – Shawsheen Pines Reservation put in Monday 10:00 a.m.