Woburn's Conservation Day This Weekend At Horn Pond

WOBURN, MA —Volunteer work, information about local conservation efforts, a historic steam engine, kayaking, a beer garden and food trucks all will be part of the activities during Woburn's Conservation Day on Saturday at Horn Pond.

The events will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. near the Woburn Water Pumping Station, located at 5 Cove St. The event is sponsored by the City of Woburn and Woburn Conservation Commission.

"Conservation Day is a great time for families and residents to come down to Horn Pond to help keep this wonderful wildlife recreation area and watershed clean and beautiful, and as an important part of Woburn," the city said in a statement.

Between 9 a.m. and noon, there will be volunteer opportunities around the pond.

"There will be many tasks that people of all ages can assist with," organizers said.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Woburn Lions Club will be serving lunch to Conservation Day volunteers.

While the volunteer work is being done, attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about local conservation efforts.

From 10 a.m. to noon, the Mystic River Watershed will be on hand to educate residents about the new Horn Pond Fish Ladder and Shaker Glen Environment Park projects.

Additionally, Eversource energy will have representatives offering updates about the Woburn to Wakefield 345KV project.

From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Woburn Waterworks Museum Committee will be sponsoring the running of the historic steam engine.

"Please come by and witness this treasured piece of Woburn history run again," event organizers said.

Meanwhile, between noon and 6 p.m., the Kiwanis Club of Woburn will be sponsoring the Lord Hobo Beer Garden at the Horn Pond Cove Street area. There also will be food trucks.

Attendees also have an opportunity to rent single and tandem kayaks between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The kayas are from Coast to Coast Paddle and can be rented online or in person.