Tour of Flood-Prone Areas – Part 1
Calling all Students (Grades 7-12) and Residents interested in reducing the impacts of local flooding!
SIGN-UP for the Hack-a-thon HERE.
Are you a problem solver? Interested in environmental science and sustainability? This informational walk marks the first stage in the Acton Flood Solutions Student Hack-a-thon, sponsored by AB STEAM with support from the Acton Sustainability Office, the Acton Conservation Dept. and the Integral Charitable Foundation. Join us as we ask a particular question: How can we reduce flooding and the impacts of flooding in Acton in a way that is economical, sustainable, and socially and environmentally friendly?
Join the organizers for FREE ice cream and information from 4:00-5:00pm at Gardner Park in West Acton. Then the participants will caravan to the Heath Hen Meadow Trail in South Acton at the very back of Mount Hope Cementary, 166 Central St., Acton. The group will walk the Heath Hen Trail, led by Acton Conservation Dept. Staff, and look at a flooded area, discussing challenges and solutions.
As our climate warms, extreme weather events are becoming more common, including serious flood and flash-flood episodes. Help the Town address this challenge! AB STEAM is launching the Hackathon this summer and fall! The winning solution will receive an award and recognition! Plus students can earn community service credit (up to 15 hours). Join a team or create your own team to develop strategies to reduce flooding. Here is the Hack-a-thon timeline
- Tues., Aug. 19th, 4:00-6:00pm: Informational Walk about Flood-Prone areas
- Tues, Sept. 30th, 6:00-7:00pm on zoom: Main Hack-a-thon information session
- Fri., Oct. 3rd: Hack-a-thon Sign-Up Deadline
- TBA, January, 2026: Hack-a-thon in-person event to present solutions
The August 19th event also includes an all-day fundraiser for AB STEAM at the West Side Creamery in West Acton. Mention AB STEAM when ordering your ice cream and part of your purchase will go to AB STEAM. (Please note: No funds will benefit EnergizeActon.org.)
Join the Hack-a-thon! Sign-up HERE.