What's Happening Around LP&CT? Be sure to check out our Calendar of Events! Upcoming and seasonal events include an Eco Film Series, Concord River Whitewater Rafting and flatwater kayaking, Spalding House and Greenway tours, and our Summer Solstice Soirée!
For more information or to RSVP for any event, Contact Us, or call (978)934-0030 x3.
Events are made possible through membership support. Please, make a donation now to the Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust and BECOME A MEMBER today, so we may continue to implement valuable and educational programs.
Doors Open Lowell
When: Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 2:00pm-5:00pm Visit Lowell’s third oldest home (c.1760) and explore Lowell’s pre-industrial history! Enjoy Lowell’s newest park behind the Spalding House, overlooking Pawtucket Falls. |
Film Screening of The Greatest Return
Land, Air & Water Eco Film Series There are two remaining films in our series, offered in partnership with the Lowell Film Collaborative, the Lowell National Historical Park, and the Lowell Cultural Council. Current Film: May’s theme on “The Greatest Return” features conversations with pre-eminent wildlife biologists and conservationists and includes some of the most spectacular wildlife footage you’ve ever seen! This film tells the story of some of the most legendary conservationists of our time - Heroes for the natural world, gathered to discuss their views on past, present, and future issues that threaten the livelihoods of all living creatures, including us. “Some of the most gorgeous wildlife footage you've ever seen,” says Ken Honeywell (Punchnels.com). About the "Land, Air & Water Eco Film Series In partnership with the Lowell Film Collaborative, we'll feature an environmentally themed film on the last Tuesday of each month from January to June 2013. Check out the schedule for upcoming movies and links to learn more about the films. CLICK HERE With support from the Lowell Cultural Council, a local agency, |
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Next Month at the Eco-Film Series: With My Own Two Wheels When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 6:30pm For many Americans, the bicycle is a choice. An expensive toy. An eco-conscious mode of transportation. For countless others across the globe, it is much more. With My Own Two Wheels weaves together five international stories into a tale about how the bicycle can change the world—one pedal stroke at a time.
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Concord River Kayak Adventure
Flatwater, great wildlife! When: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 10:00am Join our beloved rafting guides from Zoar Outdoor for an adventure along a seldom-traveled flatwater section of the Concord River. We’ll kayak from Billerica down the Concord River to Muldoon Park in Lowell. Fee: $25/person with kayak rental (sit on top, 12 yrs +); $15/person if you bring your own kayak or canoe; 12 and under free, but must ride with parent (children must be 5 or older). RSVP’s required; limited space available: (978) 934-0030 or email gwen@lowelllandtrust.org. |
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Concord River Greenway Tour
When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 10:00-11:30am Get a behind the scenes look at the Greenway’s expansion this summer! Meet us at the Lawrence Street entrance to the Lowell Cemetery. |