Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/26/2023
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location
Bull Run Restaurant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ashburnham Conservation Trust (ACT) Announces Fundraising Concert and Dinner to Support Conservation Efforts on Howard’s Hill in Ashburnham, MA – October 21, 2023 – The Ashburnham Conservation Trust (ACT) is thrilled to announce a special fundraising concert and dinner event to support their protection efforts of Howard’s Hill in Ashburnham, MA. –134± acres of of situated within the heart of a vast tract of permanently protected open space – forming a greenbelt spanning from Central Mass into Southern NH, providing miles of public hiking trail access and habitat preservation.
In May of 2023 ACT secured a 4 year loan to purchase Howard’s Hill on Bush Hill Road in Ashburnham, MA. The plan is to install/upgrade existing trails, provide parking, remove junk vehicles and assorted debris, erect an overlook platform with a view to Mount Monadnock and encourage night sky viewing, re-open a field that will provide habitat for pollinators, browse for deer and moose and hilltop habitat for nesting and migrating birds.
ACT named the hill after the previous owner Howard A. Le Vaux, auroral physicist at Byrd Station, and a member of the Marie Byrd Land Traverse Party, 1959-60. An observation deck is in the planning stages.
The event, set to take place at The Bull Run Restaurant, a certified green restaurant in Shirley, MA, features a captivating musical performance by Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root with Dirk Miller. Event Details: Ashburnham Conservation Trust Fundraiser- Buffet and Music Date: Sunday, November 26, 2023 Time: Doors open at 5:00, performance starts at 6:00 Location: The Bull Run, 215 Great Road, Shirley, MA. There will be time before the show to meet the performers.
Michael Glabicki, best known as the lead vocalist of Rusted Root, and his talented collaborator Dirk Miller will grace the stage with an unforgettable musical performance. Their unique blend of folk, rock, and world music promises to captivate the audience and create a memorable evening.
In addition to the musical entertainment, attendees will be treated to a delectable dinner prepared by The Bull Run’s renowned culinary team. The concert and dinner package is available for a ticket price of $100 per person which includes a buffet dinner, musical performance, tax and gratuities and a brief meet and greet with the musicians before the show.
The Ashburnham Conservation Trust has been at the forefront of preserving the area’s natural beauty and wildlife habitats, as well as providing public access to lands along the Midstate Trail and Mount Watatic and more.
Ticket Information:
Tickets for this unique event can be purchased for $100 per person. The ticket Price includes the meal inclusive of tax and tips. To reserve your spot, please visit https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/ordertickets.asp?p=2124&backurl=//tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/default.asp
The Ashburnham Conservation Trust is grateful for the support of the community and all who share our commitment to conservation. Your attendance at this event will contribute directly to our mission of preserving the natural treasures of Ashburnham.
For more information about the event, ticketing, or the Ashburnham Conservation Trust’s conservation efforts, please visit our website: https://www.ashburnhamconservationtrust.com or contact us at gwhowland.act@gmail.com -978-827-6427.
The Ashburnham Conservation Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and wildlife habitats of Ashburnham, MA. Through the generous support of our community, we have been instrumental in the protection of over 5,500 acres of open space.
