VOLUNTEERISM IS ON THE RISE!
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The numbers have been crunched. May we have a drum roll, please!
Suzanne Buchanan, BHC's Volunteer Coordinator, is pleased to announce that participation in the Volunteers-In-Parks program has experienced a dramatic increase
in Fiscal Year 2019 (October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019).
Thanks to volunteers who record and submit their hours, and thanks to many volunteers who participate in one-day group events, a total of
18,760 volunteer hours
were tallied,
at a
value of $473,952.28.
This represents an
increase of 3,368 hours
over Fiscal Year 2018,
and a
$95,662 increase in dollar value.
Fiscal Year 2019 was a very busy one in the Volunteers-In-Parks program, which included an increase in Skills Workshops, adaptive recreation programming including cycling and kayaking, a new Photography Ambassadors program and first-ever gallery show, visitor services support at the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center at Worcester, cemetery conservation workshops, and much, much more.
Join us for a Volunteer Open House on Wednesday, November 13
to learn how you can get involved with the Volunteers-In-Parks program.
See details below.
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BHC Calendar Release Party & Gallery Show
Thursday, November 7
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Calendar Release Party
& Gallery Show
Thursday, November 7
5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Join us for the release of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s 2020 Calendar, celebrating the work of local photographers who captured stunning weather scenes throughout the National Heritage Corridor.
We’ll also be launching a new gallery space, featuring the winning photos from the calendar photo contest. Our gallery is generously sponsored by
Photos will be available through a silent auction. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and stroll over to
Purgatory Beer Co.
for a special brew launch (beer not included in ticket price).
Tickets are $10.00 each and include a 2020 calendar.
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Volunteer Open House - November 13
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Volunteer Open House
Wednesday, November 13
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Blackstone Heritage Corridor Office
670 Linwood Avenue
Whitinsville, MA
Are you interested in volunteering? Have you been looking for an opportunity to get connected in your community throughout the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor? We would love to show you how through the Volunteers-In-Parks program. Join us to learn more!
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Have you been to the
Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center
at Worcester yet?
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Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center at Worcester
3 Paul Clancy Way
Worcester, MA 01607
(508) 341-0741
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sundays: Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Have you been to the new Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center in Worcester? We invite you to come and discover this stunning new gateway to the City of Worcester and the Blackstone River Valley! Situated on the banks of the historic Blackstone River and Canal in a state-of-the-art, LEED Certified Silver building, the BHC Visitor Center provides an important connection to historical, cultural, recreational, and natural attractions.
The BHC Visitor Center provides links to the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, the Blackstone River Bikeway, Blackstone Gateway Park, and Worcester neighborhoods. Interactive exhibits explore Worcester’s “Enduring Legacy” of innovation and invention, immigration, ethnicity, cultural traditions, transportation and industrial history, changes to architecture and landscapes, as well as environmental sustainability.
This ideal location for field trips, our exhibits feature touch-screen technology and hands-on activities, giving you a personal experience as you make your way through the Valley’s history and cultural heritage and learn about the rise of industry in the Blackstone River Valley. Take your visit to the next level and try the GearHeads Scavenger Hunt, a great activity for children to help deepen their experience. The building and grounds have many “green” features and learn about important environmental considerations that were made for the site and the building, including bioremediation, solar, and more.
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The Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center also features outdoor exhibits, stunning views of the river and canal, access to the Blackstone River Bikeway, and outdoor seating for picnics.
Click here
to
learn more
about the Blackstone River Bikeway/Greenway and access the
Biking the Blackstone
trail map to enjoy more than 17 miles of completed paved trails between Worcester and Providence.
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Want more time outdoors? Extend your visit with a self-guided nature walk through the City of Worcester’s Blackstone Gateway Park, just steps away from the Visitor Center. The one-mile, round-trip walk features a walking trail over boardwalks and dirt trails with overlooks for spotting birds and other wildlife.
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Need a place for your group to meet for a workshop or activity? The BHC Visitor Center also features a meeting room that accommodates up to 80 people with audio system, projector and screen.
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