Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Fort River Division/Silvio O. Conte Refuge presents Storybook Trail on September 16


All are invited to the Fort River Division of the Silvio O. Conte Refuge for a storybook trail Saturday Sept. 16th from 12:00-2:00pm

Throughout September, several kiosks will be along the 1.2 mile handicap accessible trail on 69 Moody Bridge, Hadley to tell the story of the Norwottuck people and other Algonquian Tribes who lived in the Connecticut River Watershed. On September 16th, US Fish and Wildlife Service members and Student Conservation Association interns will provide activities like arrowhead/projectile point making using clay and a archaeological excavation sandbox for children to uncover replica projectile points and pottery shards. Projectile points dating back 500-8,000 years ago will also be on display for visitors. 

Click for a printable flyer.