Volunteers are needed to help supply a workforce for the next in a series of Trail Days on Saturday, May 14 in Mine Falls Park to attack a formidable foe of tons of trash from the Oxbow Lake or Cove section of the park. The clean-up of the park continues the monthly series sponsored by the Mine Falls Park Advisory Committee. Those who participate in Trail Days will have the opportunity to tour the Mine Falls 1886 Gatehouse. Volunteers will also receive a T-shirt.
Trail Days involve a clean-up in the park and some renovation of existing trails and bridges. Trail Day participants are urged to meet at the Lincoln Park entrance to Mine Falls at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 14 dressed appropriately for “yard work.” The entrance is off Exit 6 behind Hannaford supermarket. The clean-up and renovation time runs from 9 a.m. until noon.
One major effort is the removal of invasive plants from fencing along the Nashua River and the Cove area. Committee member Scott Rogers is heading up that task force. The chairman of the committee is heading up the removal of tons of junk which has accumulated in the Oxbow Lake section of the park. In the same area will be the clean-up of garbage from snow melt at the Millyard entrance.
Those interested may also contact the Mine Falls Advisory Committee at 603-589-3400, box 5005. Chairman is Joshua Segall of Nashua. The event is held rain or shine.
Bikers, walkers, wildlife enthusiasts from New Hampshire and Massachusetts who make use of the park are urged to participate in this once-a-month endeavor.
Mine Falls Park is one of the most instantly recognizable areas of the city of Nashua. The park is located in the heart of the city and was purchased in 1969. The 325-acre park includes forests, bike and walking trails, fishing areas and open fields. Visitors enjoy numerous passive recreational opportunities including walking, jogging, boating, fishing, cross-country skiing and biking along with several soccer fields and a lighted softball field.
Park hours are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
