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SUMMARY:Friends of Pine Hawk: Boxborough Esker Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Boxborough Esker Walk in memory of George Krusen is sponsored by both the Boxborough Conservation Trust (BCTrust) and the Friends of Pinehawk.  The landscape of Boxborough was sculpted over millions of years\, but some of the most dramatic features formed “only” about 15\,000 years ago. The Beaver Brook Valley Preserve protects a beautiful example of an esker – a long\, sinuous ridge of sediment that was formed under the edge of an enormous glacier at the end of the last ice age. Tufts geologist Anne Gardulski will guide the walk along the crest of the Boxborough Esker and explain how it formed\, looking at the evidence in the sediments. Rita Grossman\, BCTrust’s president\, will also note how the efforts of George Krusen were key in protecting this significant geological feature from being fully excavated for gravel to build I-495. \nGeorge also deeply appreciated the Native American imprints on the land in our region. Brian McClain from Friends of Pine Hawk will point out possible Indigenous stone structures including those as described in the book Manitou\, which will be discussed at the Pinehawk event taking place on November 13th. \nNote: Participation in this walk requires registration at https://tinyurl.com/2025-Pinehawk. This trail walk involves climbing steep terrain. Details\, including preparation\, will be emailed to registrants a few days in advance.  For ages 13 and up and is limited to 40 participants.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/friends-of-pine-hawk-boxborough-esker-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Friends of Pine Hawk: Manitou Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join a group discussion of the groundbreaking work Manitou: The Sacred Landscape of New England’s Native Civilization.  This book is now a classic in the archaeology of our region. Several decades ago\, one of the authors\, Boxborough resident Byron Dix\, discovered the first of many areas in New England believed to be ancient Native American sites. Dix and coauthor James Mavor tell the fascinating story of the discovery and exploration of these many stone structures and standing stones\, many of which are believed to play an important role in celestial observation and ritual.  One chapter is devoted primarily to the stone structures of Boxborough and its magnificent esker\, the locale of the November 15 walk. \nFriends of Pine Hawk events are free but for events like this registration is strongly encouraged at https://tinyurl.com/2025-Pinehawk.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/friends-of-pine-hawk-manitou-book-discussion/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T130000
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SUMMARY:Friends of Pine Hawk: Nashoba Brook Community Service Day
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Pine Hawk annual fall community service day is planned for the afternoon of Sunday\, November 9\, 2025 at 1pm. This year the event will again focus on the Trail Through Time\, a heritage trail through town-owned conservation lands in North Acton. The Trail includes sites and stone structures representative of two distinct cultures\, the colonial and the Native American\, that existed both serially and concurrently within a relatively small geographical area. The focus will be on trail maintenance and Ian Bergemann\, Acton’s Land Stewardship Coordinator\, will be there to help guide our efforts. \nAll ages welcome. If you would like to help\, please RSVP to Bob Ferrara at 617-513-9355 or rferrara@mit.edu. Also there is an optional pay-your-own-way brunch beforehand at 11:30am at the Blackbird Cafe\, where Ian and Bob can share some of the special history of these Town-owned lands\, which comprise the largest undeveloped area in Acton.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/friends-of-pine-hawk-nashoba-brook-community-service-day/
LOCATION:Trail Through Time\, multiple access points\, see website\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T150000
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SUMMARY:Friends of Pine Hawk: Native Stewardship of Mother Earth
DESCRIPTION:Nashoba Praying Indian Grand Chief Quiet Storm will talk about how we as a community can be good stewards of the land in all spaces. She will also highlight how we can better support the pollinators and biodiversity that we rely on to sustain our life on Mother Earth. \nFriends of Pine Hawk events are free but for talks like this registration is strongly encouraged at https://tinyurl.com/2025-Pinehawk.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/native-stewardship-of-mother-earth/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
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SUMMARY:Friends of Pine Hawk: Path of Souls: Traces of the Native Death Journey in Nashobah
DESCRIPTION:The book Path of Souls: the Native American Death Journey gives evidence of shamanic soul travel to the Milky Way in mound cultures.  Are there traces of such structures and travel in Nashobah?  Yes. Nashobah historian\, Dan Boudillion\, will explore local structures that mirror the arrangements identified by Gregory Little in the book and which may have been used for similar purposes. \nFriends of Pine Hawk events are free but for talks like this registration is encouraged at https://tinyurl.com/2025-Pinehawk.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/friends-of-pinehawk-path-of-souls-traces-of-the-native-death-journey-in-nashobah/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Friends of Pine Hawk: Hockomock Swamp Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:“Hockomock” in Algonquin means “land where spirits dwell” and is a revered Wampanoag sacred site\, and later a “Devil’s Swamp” for English settlers. Join Dan Boudillion and Bettina Abe for a 2-mile hike at Hockomock Swamp\, a Massachusetts Wildlife Management Area in Raynham\, Mass. \nThere is much lore surrounding the history of Hockomock Swamp\, beginning in the 1600s. The area is the largest freshwater swamp in the state and is known for sightings of floating orbs of light\, ghostly voices\, and phantom drums linked to its past as an ancient burial ground and a natural fortress during King Phillip’s War. \nWe will walk the trail\, while Dan shares the many stories and lore he has collected over the years. We will meet in Acton and carpool down Route 495 for approximately one hour drive to “the Bridgewater Triangle.” \nFriends of Pine Hawk events are free but this walk requires registration at https://tinyurl.com/2025-Pinehawk
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/friends-of-pinehawk-hockomock-swamp-field-trip/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main St.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
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SUMMARY:Friends of Pine Hawk: The Historical Archaeology of Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Some of America’s most significant historic archaeological sites are located in Massachusetts and some of the earliest and most influential archaeologists investigated sites in the Commonwealth. Join archaeologist Holly Herbster for an overview of Massachusetts’ post-1600 archaeological heritage\, its role in the development of historical archaeology\, and the ways in which current research and collaboration are helping to rediscover histories that have long been hidden or ignored. \nFriends of Pine Hawk events are free but for talks like this registration is encouraged at https://tinyurl.com/2025-Pinehawk.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/friends-of-pinehawk-the-historical-archaeology-of-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
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SUMMARY:Friends of Pinehawk: Adult Archaeology Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bettina Abe\, a retired member of Acton’s Conservation Department and a long-time leader of hikes along Acton’s trails\, will lead a new and brisk hiking route this year\, exploring local archaeology along the Nashoba Brook\, Robbins Mill\, and Spring Hill connector Trails. \nThis year’s hike will begin at the Robbins Mill Conservation Parking lot on Carlisle Road and will include stops at the Roof Slab Quarry\, the Robbins Mill Pond and mill site\, and the Pipsissewa Native American ceremonial sites. Trail conditions can be rocky\, uneven\, and often wet\, and thus participation is limited. Registrants will receive a detailed email several days before the walk. Limited to 20\, ages 17 and up. \nFriends of Pine Hawk events are free but this walk requires registration at https://tinyurl.com/2025-Pinehawk. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/friends-of-pinehawk-adult-archaeology-walk/
LOCATION:Trail Through Time\, multiple access points\, see website\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T190000
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SUMMARY:Friends of Pine Hawk: Discovering an Ancient Nipmuc Mishoonash at Lake Quinsigamond
DESCRIPTION:Join Cheryl Stedtler\, founder and director of Project Mishoon\, for an immersive journey into underwater archaeology\, Indigenous heritage\, and 1640s canoe discoveries that are reshaping New England’s historical narrative. History emerges from beneath the surface. \nCheryl is an enrolled citizen of the Hassanamisco Nipmuc Band\, where she serves on the Tribal Council. With a background in microbiology and clinical trials project management\, Cheryl blends a systems-oriented approach with traditional knowledge. She is also an editor for Dawnland Voices: An Anthology of Writing from Indigenous New England. \nAll Friends of Pine Hawk events are free but registration is appreciated at https://tinyurl.com/2025-Pinehawk
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/friends-of-pinehawk-discovering-an-ancient-nipmuc-mishoonash-at-lake-quinsigamond/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T190000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Pine Hawk Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Acton’s most significant archaeological discovery\, the Pine Hawk site in South Acton. The site was inhabited by Native Americans for over several thousand years and yielded a treasure trove of artifacts. Doug Halley was the Acton official most involved as the discovery of this site unfolded over 20 years ago. He will describe that process of discovery\, its significance\, and how the project activated an increased interest in historical preservation\, such as the Trail Through Time in North Acton. Doug also created an award-winning exhibit about Pine Hawk\, which can be seen today on the ground floor of the Acton Memorial Library. This program is presented with support from Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \nThis event is free and does not require registration. It will be recorded for future viewing at https://www.pinehawk.org/videos/. Questions? Email friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/introduction-to-the-pine-hawk-discovery/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main St.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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