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When: 9/17/2023 @ 1:00 pm

Join us to celebrate the Dudley section of the Quinebaug River Rail Trail, a special community space. Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards, co-founders of the Massachusetts Walking Tour, will host this unique community event along with area partners Local 4 Life, The Last Green Valley and more. Gathering and welcome 1 – 1:15 pm; Walk 1:15 – 2:15 pm; Activities and concert 2:15 – 4 pm. The nature walk will be 2 miles round-trip to “Ken’s Bridge” on easy, mostly flat terrain suitable for strollers. Local 4 Life will then lead a hands-on, take-home kids activity to craft mason bee hotels (while supplies last). Light refreshments will be offered after the walk with an opportunity to visit with local partners like The Last Green Valley and others. Acoustic music will be played by acclaimed local artists Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards, accompanied by members of the Walking Tour band. Attendees are welcome to bring a chair or blanket for the concert (can be left in the car or at the gathering space during the walk). Meet at end of Blue Herron Rd. for all activities; trail kiosk is located near end of cul-de-sac. Visit markandraianne.com for more information or check if imclement weather. Sponsored by Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards, markandraianne.com, Local 4 Life, local4life.org, The Last Green Valley, thelastgreenvalley.org and the Town of Dudley, dudleyma.gov

Website: http://www.markandraianne.com, www.local4life.org, www.thelastgreenvalley.org, www.dudleyma.gov

Phone: 508-981-6245