Dam Busters 201: Wheeler Pond Dam Site Visit
Thu, Aug 14
|Meeting Location- in front of Best Buy
Join us for an insightful visit to the Wheeler Pond dam removal site in Berlin, MA, on August 14th, 2025, from 9:30 to 11am. There is only room for 30 people, so if the spots fill you will be added to a waitlist and notified if additional spots open up.
Time & Location
Aug 14, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Meeting Location- in front of Best Buy, 769 Donald Lynch Blvd, Marlborough, MA 01752, USA
About the event
This event offers a unique opportunity to take what we have learned during the Dam Busters webinars over the past two years and see it live and in-person! The Wheeler Pond Dam is in the process of being removed, so we will get to see the structure and hear from Sarah Widing (design consultant) and Heather Conkerton (OARS) who will take us through the site and describe the work and river restoration efforts.
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Because the site has limited parking, will meet at the Shops at the Pond in front of Best Buy where there is ample parking, and then carpool together to the site 5 minutes away (289 Pleasant Street, Berlin, MA). It is then a short walk to the dam.
Please be aware that this site has uneven ground, ample poison ivy, and ticks so please wear appropriate clothing and be careful. Please also bring a water…