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Federation Day at the Forest

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SAVE the DATE 
Federation Day at the Forest  
May 17, 2026 
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HONORING
Memorial to those who have passed
Congratulations to new GFWC MA clubwomen

Federation Day at the Forest May 17, 2025 and rededication

Special guest Susan Gettys, GFWC Secretary joined us and guest speaker, Priscilla Geigis, MA DCR Deputy Commissioner, Conservation & Resource Stewardship   
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 Federation Day at the Forest
June 1, 2024 and bush planting

 
There was a lilac bush planting in honor of Past President Dorothy Graham.
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Federation Day at the Forest
May 20, 2023 and Bee Whisperer
Guest speaker, Ken Wharchol, the Bee Whisperer presented: Protect Our Pollinators.
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Federation Day at the Forest
​May 21, 2022 and Butterfly Release
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Federation Day at the Forest
​May 29, 2021 and tribute of the Diane McCurley Memorial Garden
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Memorial Forest 

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History

GFWC Massachusetts owns and maintains a tract of land located in Sudbury, MA known as Memorial Forest. Originally purchased in 1950, there have been many changes over the years with the property, including recent work with the Sudbury Valley Trustees, a conservation group. 
View our new Peace Pole, originally installed in 2000 on the Memorial Forest 50th anniversary.
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Contributions

Contributions to Memorial Forest honoring club members, family, or friends, are presented at
Federation Day at the Forest.  Clubs and clubmembers are encouraged to download the 2025 donation form.
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Activities

GFWC Massachsetts welcomes clubwomen to participate in hikes, picnics, and outdoor activities on the grounds as well as attend Federation Day at the Forest each spring.  Please support this gem of a property which includes the Clubhouse and Caretaker's Cottage. ​
To receive more information about our organization please contact:
GFWC Massachusetts Headquarters
email: [email protected]

call: 978-443-4569
Write to: GFWC Massachusetts, P.O. Box 679, Sudbury, MA 01776-0679.  

GFWC Massachusetts Headquarters is located at 245 Dutton Road, Sudbury, MA.
GFWC Massachusetts Headquarters is available for club use. 
If your club would like to book an event, contact GFWC Massachusetts Headquarters.