News Release

Bio Blitz for National Public Lands Day at Minute Man National Historical Park

Blanding's Turtle

NPS

News Release Date: September 7, 2018

Contact: Phil Lupsiewicz, 978-318-7833

Concord, MA.  Saturday, September 22^nd, Join Minute Man National Historical Park in a quest to discover Biodiversity! Challenge yourself to find as many species as possible at the park, work with distinguished naturalists in the field, and partake in real research used to better understand the area. Learn about plants, birds, mammals, insects, and how they all relate to biodiversity.  All are welcome to help out from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty St, Concord MA.
 
In addition, September 29^th is National Public Lands Day. Enjoy the beauty of Minute Man National Historical Park while you volunteer at the North Bridge. The area around the bridge is a breathtakingly gorgeous slice of scenic splendor. We need your help to maintain this historically and naturally significant space.

From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on September 29th we will be rehabilitating the trail system at the North Bridge. Participants don’t need to stay for the whole event. Parking will be at the Monument Street lot (across from the Old Manse).

Activities will include raking trail sediment, seeding, clearing sediment from around the trail, erosion control, and general trail maintenance. Tools (including rakes, trowels, and shovels) will be provided. Work is appropriate for participants of all ages.
 
Interested participants are asked to register by contacting Margie Coffin Brown at e-mail us  for September 22^nd and Ryan Ullrich at e-mail us for September 29.  For more information, To learn more about this and other park offerings of Minute Man National Historical Park and the National Park Service, including the Junior Ranger program, The Wayside, ranger-led tours, and upcoming special events stop by the Minute Man Visitor Center at 2A, Lexington, MA, or contact Minute Man National Historical Park at [phone], or visit www.nps.gov/mima.                                                                        

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