January Hike: Assabet Rivers Wildlife Refuge

680 Hudson Road,Sudbury MA 01776

08 January, 2022

Description

Join us for a winter 2-mile hike at the Assabet Valley Wildlife Refuge in Hudson, MA for current military, Veterans and family members. Join us on Saturday, January 8th at 10 a.m. to explore the trails at the Assabet Valley Wildlife Refuge in Hudson, MA. Water and snacks will be provided. There will be ample area to explore with interesting wildlife and abandoned military bunkers. As with any cold weather activities, dress for the conditions on the ground (such as snow), wear layers, gloves, cold weather footwear, hats that cover the ears, and come well hydrated. The property, once known as the Fort Devens Sudbury Training Annex, had been placed off-limits by the Army since 1942 when they acquired it for an ammunition storage facility. Before World War II, the area consisted of small family farms and wood lots, some dating back to colonial times. Assabet River NWR was established on September 28, 2000 when the U.S. Army transferred 2,230 acres to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to be part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. The refuge opened to public access in March of 2005, followed by an official Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on October 23, 2005. The refuge's specific objectives are determined in the Comprehensive Conservation Planning process. The objectives include the conservation and management of migratory bird species; the restoration of wetland, grassland and forest habitats; and natural resource related education. Learn more about the history of this location at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Assabet_River/visit/plan_your_visit.html . Given the time of year, conditions may change which may lead to the cancellation of this activity, such as ice storms, blizzards, etc. Keep an eye on the email you use to register for any updates.