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Event Spotlight: Hike at the Fells

The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation are hosting a hike at Crystal Springs Road in Stoneham for Saturday, Nov. 26.

[Editor's note: The information below was submitted by the Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation.]

Join hike leader Walter Kittredge and DCR staff at the Crystal Spring Road area in Stoneham for a short hike and habitat restoration in the Fells.

There will be an introduction to native plant habitats, and training in how to identify invasive woody shrubs and vines, which will be removed by digging them out.

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Volunteers are also needed to help with the lighter work of carrying and stacking brush. Gloves, tools and verification of three community service hours will be provided. Meet at Crystal Springs Parking Area on the Fellsway East.

Where 1 Lynn Fells Parkway, Stoneham (Crystal Springs Parking area is across the street from J.J. Grimsby's Restaurant, 1 Lynn Fells Parkway) Next on Nov. 26 Time 9 a.m.–Noon Who to bring Everyone Website http://­www.­fells.­org Phone (781) 662-2340 Email friends@­fells.­org Price $0

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