BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T051119 CREATED:20250304T134819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T135213Z UID:14843-1745665200-1745679600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Framingham Earth Day DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 26\, 2025 from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. \nFramingham Center Common\, (at Edgell Road/Vernon Street) \nRain date: Saturday\, May 3rd\, 11 am to 3 p.m. \nFor more information or to volunteer at the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail booth contact Ed Kross: ekross1976@gmail.com URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/framingham-earth-day-4/ LOCATION:Framingham Center Common\, Vernon Street\, Framingham\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Kross":MAILTO:ekross1976@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T051119 CREATED:20250304T135822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T135822Z UID:14849-1745758800-1745769600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Carlisle Route to Sustainability Day DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 27\, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. \nCarlisle Center\, Carlisle\, MA \nMeet Nibi\, the nationally famous rescue beaver! \nFor more information or to volunteer at the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail booth contact Glenn Reed: greed@gdrconsulting.net URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/carlisle-route-sustainability-day-3/ LOCATION:Carlisle town center\, 83 School Street\, Carlisle\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn Reed":MAILTO:greed@gdrconsulting.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T051119 CREATED:20250522T182719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T182719Z UID:14871-1748678400-1748696400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:AMC Turns 50 Hike on the Bay Circuit Trail DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating AMC Boston’s 50th Anniversary in 2025 on the Bay Circuit Trail on May 31st. The Bay Circuit Trail circles Boston in a broad crescent from Kingston Bay to Plum Island\, and features a mix of conservation land trails\, road walks\, and opportunities to see historic sites and neighborhoods at walking speed. We are posting trips covering almost the entire trail on May 31 – together we will try to hike the BCT in a single day! We’ll walk a portion of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. \nWe will do the 7 mile section from Lowell\, point D on map 5B to Acton\, near point G on map 5B which can be found at https://www.baycircuit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BCT_MapBook_Hike_Nov2024_Map5B.pdf. \nWe will meet at the town parking lot in Acton\, here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MtFx7Gp68xJGUEpL6 \nwe’ll then consolidate into half the cars and carpool to the Lowell start here: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//42.6132228\,-71.3256451/@42.6117265\,-71.3285852\,1354m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!4m1!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUwNy4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDU1SAFQAw%3D%3 \nYou can become familiar with the route using this guide: https://www.baycircuit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Section5B_2024_HIKE.pdf \nNote\, the above says no trail parking at the Lowell end\, but that has been changed and parking is now permitted on weekends! \nPretzel the hiking hound will join us and the trip is open to other well behaved on-leash dogs. \nWe plan a fairly leisurely walk with breaks every 15-20 minutes. Please bring what you require for 4 hours of hiking\, water\, snacks\, lunch\, sun screen\, insect repellent\, first aid\, weather appropriate attire\, etc. \nContact: Jesse Waites (617) 523-0676  jesse@amcboston.org URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/amc-turns-50-hike-bay-circuit-trail/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T051119 CREATED:20250304T142916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T145340Z UID:14853-1750442400-1750449600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 20\, 2025 6 p.m. (Rain date\, June 21) \nPedal Power Bike and Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A)\, Acton \nParking available at Pedal Power and across Great Road \nCome walk or ride on the BFRT \nJoin the Friends for post-ride/walk pizza \nContact Barbara Pike: bbpike@AOL.com URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/summer-solstice-bike-ride-5/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Pike":MAILTO:bbpike@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T143000 DTSTAMP:20260417T051119 CREATED:20250304T141403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T142352Z UID:14851-1750496400-1750516200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Carlisle Old Home Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 21\, 2025\, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm \nCountry Fair\, Carlisle Center \nContact Glenn Reed: greed@gdrconsulting.net \nAs part of Carlisle’s beloved Old Home Day weekend on June 20 to 22\, the Friends will have a table at the Country Fair on Saturday\, June 21. To keep abreast of the weekend’s details as they emerge\, including Carlisle’s 3rd Annual Music Festival\, go to: Carlisle Old Home Day URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/carlisle-home-day-2025/ LOCATION:Carlisle town center\, 83 School Street\, Carlisle\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn Reed":MAILTO:greed@gdrconsulting.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T051119 CREATED:20251006T185229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T010003Z UID:14880-1760886000-1760889600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:October 19\, 2025 - "Tales from the Rail Trail" Presentation by Len Simon DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 19\, 2025\, at 3:00 pm at the Sudbury Goodnow Library Community Meeting Room.\n“Tales from the Rail Trail\,”  A slide presentation about the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in Sudbury by Len Simon. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/october-19-2025-tales-rail-trail-presentation-len-simon/ LOCATION:GoodnowLibary\, 21 Concord Road\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Road History,Rail Trail Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T051119 CREATED:20251006T190548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T190548Z UID:14883-1761390000-1761404400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:October 25\, 2025 - Adaptive Cycling Event - Sudbury\, MA DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, October 25\, 2025\, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m for an Adaptive Cycling Event for people of all ages and abilities. Meet at Broadacres Farm Parking Lot (62 Morse Road)\, Sudbury.\nPhone registration: 413-584-2052. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/october-25-2025-adaptive-cycling-event-sudbury-ma/ LOCATION:BroadacresPk\, 62 Morse Road\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T051119 CREATED:20251006T191752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T005007Z UID:14886-1761750000-1761753600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:October 29\, 2025 - "Trek and Treat" Halloween Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, Oct. 29\, 3 to 4 p.m. “Trek and Treat”  Halloween Bike Ride. Meet at the West Concord Bike Share and bicycle to East Acton Village Green (1.9 miles on the BFRT).\nPrizes for best costume and bike decoration. Sponsored by Community Bike Share. \nThe West Concord Bike Share is at the entrance to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail near the bridge over the Nashoba Brook adjacent to Brookside Square at 70 Beharrell Street. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/october-29-2025-trek-treat-halloween-bike-ride/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T051119 CREATED:20251006T192720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T012910Z UID:14888-1762801200-1762808400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:November 10\, 2025 - BFRT in Framingham Community Information session DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, November 10\, 2025\, at 7 p.m. for a Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Community Information session: a discussion of the design of the northern section of the BFRT in Framingham. This event will be at the Costin Room of Framingham’s Main Library\, 49 Lexington St\, Framingham\, MA. \nDownload the Press Release (PDF) \n  URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/november-10-2025-bfrt-framingham-community-information-session/ LOCATION:FramMainLib\, 49 Lexington Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T051119 CREATED:20251006T200444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T200444Z UID:14891-1763906400-1763913600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:November 23\, 2025 - Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, November 23\, 2025 at 2 p.m. for the Friends’ Annual Meeting. \nLocation: Pedal Power Bike and Ski\, 176 Great Road\, Acton \nLight refreshments will be served. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/november-23-2025-friends-bruce-freeman-rail-trail-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T051119 CREATED:20260410T142245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T142523Z UID:14974-1777114800-1777129200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Saturday April 25\, 2026 - Framingham Earth Day Festival DESCRIPTION:This annual family event is full of great exhibitors and ideas on ways to live more sustainably… and live more lightly on our beautiful mother earth! \nContact: Ed Kross ekross1976@gmail.com \nFRAMINGHAM EARTH DAY FESTIVAL URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/saturday-april-25-2026-framingham-earth-day-festival/ LOCATION:Framingham Center Common\, Vernon Street\, Framingham\, MA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Kross":MAILTO:ekross1976@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T051119 CREATED:20260410T143408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T143723Z UID:14978-1777813200-1777824000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Sunday\, May 3\, 2026 - Carlisle Route to Sustainability Day DESCRIPTION:Route to Sustainability Day 2026 \nSunday\, May 3\, 2026\, 1:00 pm -4:00 pm \nCarlisle Public School Gym \n83 School St. Enter by the solar canopy parking lot on Church St. \n This Earth Day event will be chock full of environmental information\, activities\, live wildlife\, crafts\, tasty treats\, and fun for all ages! URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/sunday-may-3-2026-carlisle-route-to-sustainability-day/ LOCATION:Carlisle Public School\, 83 School Street\, Carlisle\, MA\, 01741\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn Reed":MAILTO:greed@gdrconsulting.net END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR