The boardwalk between Shaver's Creek and Stone Valley Recreation Area is closed for repairs until further notice. When hiking the Lake Trail, please follow detour signs to avoid this section.

Russell (Williams), Allison

Allison standing on a boat in open water with snow-capped mountains in the distance.

Amazing experience that allowed me to develop skills and friendships (feathered and human) that I will cherish forever.

Years at Shaver’s Creek: 2018–2022

Positions Held: Volunteer

Current Company/Organization: Dana Farber Cancer Institute

I am a post doc at Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School where I study melanoma. However, in our free time, TJ and I lead birding walks at the Arnold Arboretum. Shaver’s Creek was instrumental in getting us involved in the birding community and giving us experience presenting to a variety of audiences.