Category: Events

  • 2008 Spring Cleanup

    2008 Spring Cleanup

    The Friends of Hemlock Gorge and the DCR (formerly the MDC) extend heartfelt thanks to all the many volunteers who helped on a gorgeous day.

  • 2007 Summer Picnic

    2007 Summer Picnic

    A special annual treat for the Friends is our Summer Picnic, a time at which we all get together on the property to enjoy the fruits of our labors. At the 2007 picnic we had Greg Burroughs, a 21 year old vocal performance major at Berklee College, provide music for us. At the picnic Brian…

  • 2007 Fall Cleanup

    2007 Fall Cleanup

    The property appeared to be in pretty good condition.

  • Walk with Newton’s Mayor in Hemlock Gorge

    Walk with Newton’s Mayor in Hemlock Gorge

    Newton had in 2007 a summer program called “Walk with the Mayor.” A short walk featuring Upper Falls and Hemlock Gorge took place Wednesday, July 11, at 5:30 p.m. We hope to hear from people who had the chance to talk Mayor David Cohen in person about Hemlock Gorge and the Bridge.

  • 2007 Summer Picnic Announcement

    2007 Summer Picnic Announcement

    Our Annual Summer Picnic and Free Concert will take place on Tuesday, August 7, 6:30 p.m. to dusk at Hamilton Place. Bring a picnic supper, your chair or blanket. Kick back & enjoy the music! Grill will be provided. (Rain Date: August 14th) We will have Greg Burroughs, a 21 year old vocal performance major…

  • 2007 Spring Cleanup

    2007 Spring Cleanup

    The Friends and the DCR (formerly the MDC) extend heartfelt thanks to all the many volunteers who helped despite the rainy and cool weather.

  • Annual Summer Picnic 2006

    A special annual treat for the Friends is our Summer Picnic, a time at which we all get together on the property to enjoy the fruits of our labors. At the 2006 picnic we and the Hemlock Gorge Boys bade farewell to longtime Friends member and supporter Bobbi Demers, who has moved back to her family…

  • 2006 Spring Cleanup

    2006 Spring Cleanup

    On Saturday, April 29, 2006, The Friends of Hemlock Gorge were joined by a goodly number of volunteers to undertake our spring cleanup. We generally thought the property was in excellent shape, but the day revealed many concerns.

  • 2006 Fall Cleanup

    2006 Fall Cleanup

    On Saturday, April 29, 2006, The Friends of Hemlock Gorge were joined by a goodly number of volunteers to undertake our spring cleanup. We generally thought the property was in excellent shape, but the day revealed many concerns.

  • 2005 Fall Cleanup

    2005 Fall Cleanup

    On Saturday, November 11, 2005, The Friends of Hemlock Gorge were joined by a goodly number of volunteers to undertake our fall cleanup. The property appeared to be in surprisingly good shape on this gorgeous fall day.

  • The Friends Honored by the Green Decade Coalition!

    The Friends Honored by the Green Decade Coalition!

    On Thursday, June 16, 2005, The Friends of Hemlock Gorge were recognized with an Environmental Leadership Award by the Green Decade Coalition. Friends’ Webmaster John Mordes had an opportunity to deliver a PowerPoint Presentation about the work of the Friends. Green Decade is an organization of people living or working in Newton and neighboring communities,…

  • 2005 Spring Cleanup

    2005 Spring Cleanup

    The Friends and the DCR (formerly the MDC) extend heartfelt thanks to all the many volunteers who helped despite the rainy and cool weather.