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Join the Wild and Scenic Westfield River Committee for an afternoon of invasive plant removal! Reduce ticks the wild and scenic way \u2014 come for as long as you can and learn how to remove the Barberry Beast!<\/p>\n

Email westfieldriver@gmail.com for meeting location and details. Call Meredyth with any questions at 413-207-4282.<\/p>\n

DATE: Sunday, April 12<\/strong>
\nTIME: 1:00pm – 4:30pm<\/strong>
\nLOCATION: Worthington, MA<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Join the Wild and Scenic Westfield River Committee for an afternoon of invasive plant removal! Reduce ticks the wild and scenic way \u2014 come for as long as you can and learn how to remove the Barberry Beast! 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