Tthe Friends of Quabbin have been joined by a host of others in an effort to have the visitor center renamed the Les and Terry Campbell Quabbin Visitors Center.
A legacy of stewardship: Quabbin advocates call for renaming visitor center in honor of Les and Terry Campbell
Terry and Les Campbell COURTESY PHOTO
Les Campbell receives a citation in 2016 from the Massachusetts Senate for his lifetime of work at the Quabbin Reservoir. The citation reads “In recognition of a lifetime of showing the beauty of the Quabbin through photography and protecting it through work and advocacy.” CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Quabbin Observation Tower Les Campbell
The Quabbin Reservoir Visitor Center. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS
Published: 2/14/2021 7:33:42 PM
BELCHERTOWN Les Campbell dedicated 75 years of life to the Quabbin Reservoir with a passion for nature, community, and photography. With help from his late wife, Terry, the duo worked tirelessly to support and spread awareness of the life of the Quabbin.
Location: Quabbin Reservoir, 100 Winsor Dam Road, Belchertown
Quabbin Reservoir is a vital water supply source for approximately 3 million people in Massachusetts. Participants will discover three unique areas in the Quabbin Reservation that spotlight what life was like before four towns were removed to build the reservoir: Quabbin Park, Quabbin Park Cemetery, and Dana Common (Gate 40). Please note, dogs are not allowed anywhere in Quabbin Park or Quabbin Reservation. Suitable for all ages. No parking fees apply.
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