Town Of Norton: A Guided Walk In The LPS Henrich-Johnson Forest (Across From 107 North Washington St) - Saturday, March 19, 2022 At 11 A ...

Press release from the Town of Norton:

March 1, 2022 - 12:30pm

Sponsored by The Land Preservation Society of Norton (LPS), your town's independent, volunteer preservation organization. Learn about LPS at https://nortonlandpreservation.org Members of Norton’s Land Preservation Society will be your hosts on a guided tour of a trail within the Henrich-Johnson Forest. This natural woods path is bounded by the old railroad track, soon to be part of the Bike Trail.The tour will feature: -- Beautiful natural highlights of the path, including a vernal pond and a glimpse of the Rumford River. -- Signs of Spring -- Messages from the trees -- Discoveries on the forest floor-- Info about what you can discover on other LPS properties -- Animal activityWhere to Meet: North Washington Street (across from 107 N. Washington)  Parking: There is available parking at the entrance to the trails. Directions to Henrich-Johnson Forest from the center of Norton: Around 2 miles from Norton center, going east on Main St. (Rt. 123), take a left onto North Washington St. About one mile up the road, just past Cross St. on your left, you will see a small parking area and sign for the Henrich-Johnson Woods on your left. (It’s just before Newcomb St.) Tips: Read important tips for walks at https://nortonlandpreservation.org This program is brought to you by The Land Preservation Society of Norton (LPS), your town’s independent, volunteer preservation organization._____________________________________________________________________The Land Preservation Society of Norton acknowledges that it owns land which was once a part of the original Wampanoag territory when explorers and settlers arrived in the 17th century. Known as a place for hunting and fishing, arrowheads and other artifacts have been found near Winnecunnet Pond. Two sites important to Wampanoag history are on Land Preservation land. One is King Philip's Cave. Legend tells us it was a lookout and a place of refuge for Metacomet (King Philip), the Wampanoag sachem, during King Philip's war. Lockety Neck, where the Rumford and Wading Rivers join on Woodward Forest land was an early battleground in the war. Descendants of the tribe still remain in the area.Remember!LPS preserves are open to the public for hiking, biking, walking, fishing, and nature study.

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