Leave No Trace Spotlight: Hodges Village Dam

Join Leave No Trace in Hodges Village Dam, MA – June 21-23, 2024

We hand-select nominated outdoor spaces that need our collective care and attention. By designating them as Spotlights, we’re rallying the local community to step up, join forces with Leave No Trace, and make a meaningful impact that can revitalize and protect these special places where we recreate, enjoy one another’s company, and elevate our health physically, mentally and emotionally. 

Hodges Village Dam has been selected as a 2024 Leave No Trace Spotlight. The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team will be at Hodges Village Dam June 21-23, collaborating with hosts and partners on a variety of programs including stewardship projects, workshops, and community outreach.

Opportunities to Get Involved:

Saturday, June 22:

Town of Oxford Pollinator Day, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Town of Oxford Town Common

Stop by the Leave No Trace booth at the Town of Oxford Pollinator Day festival during Pollinator Week, an annual celebration in support of pollinator health and the vital role that pollinators play in our ecosystems, economies, and agriculture. By understanding the impact of our actions on their habitats and embracing sustainable practices, we can pave the way for a flourishing future.

Pop-up Education & Hodges Village Dam Outreach, 8-10 am, Multiple Use Area adjacent to 11 Clara Barton Road, Oxford, MA 01540. 1–3 pm, Main trailhead at 30 Howarth Road, Oxford, MA 01540.

Join USACE staff for outreach and education at popular trailheads to learn more about Leave No Trace, sustainable ways to recreate, and how to protect the natural resources surrounding Hodges Village Dam and all your favorite outdoor spaces.

Sunday, June 23:

Volunteer Stewardship Project, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, Multiple Use Area trailhead adjacent to 11 Clara Barton Road, Oxford, MA 01540

Join Leave No Trace and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff and partners for a fun volunteer day and stewardship project. Volunteers will work on projects including trash clean-up, trail maintenance, invasive species management, and creating wildlife habitat. RSVP encouraged but not required.