Join Westford Conservation Trust birder Lenny Palmer for an early morning ramble at Westford’s birding “hot spot”, Emmet Conservation Land. We will search Nashoba/Kennedy Pond and wetland areas on Town and Mass Audubon conservation lands for returning migrants and nesting resident birds. Bring binoculars and wear sturdy shoes as land can be rocky and hilly...
Explore some newly mapped trails behind Stony Brook Middle School with Trust president Rich Strazdas. We will see unique views of Keyes Brook, walk across Westford’s Little Stone Arch Bridge, and see a large glacial erratic. There will be some steep sections with good footing, so have comfortable footwear for varied terrain. Sociable dogs on...
Join Westford Conservation Trust director Gerry DiBello for a hike through this lovely conservation land adjacent to Greystone Pond. Wear sturdy footwear appropriate to the weather. Area is mostly flat but uneven. This walk is appropriate for all ages, but area is not suitable for strollers. Sociable dogs on leash welcome. Park at the Rita...
Explore the hidden secrets of our forests, the fungi that emerge as delicious, deadly, or merely delightful mushrooms. Join Jonathan Kranz as he teaches safe and responsible foraging methods. Along the way, discover the most delectable edibles, the deadliest toxics, and simply the most beautiful mushrooms our region of New England can provide. You’ll learn...
Trail Description: Take an enjoyable fall walk on the Sassafras Trail, led by Westford Conservation Trust Director Gerry DiBello. The trail is a bit rugged and steep in places. Wear sturdy footwear appropriate to the weather. We will stop by the glacial erratics known as “House” and “Barn” during the walk. Bring hiking poles if you...
Join Trust VP Mark Minnucci for a hike around the town's 110 acre Stepinski parcel in Graniteville. With 1.6 miles of shoreline, mixed forest, a town well, and an undeveloped riparian ecosystem, we can enjoy a scenic panorama view of Stony Brook at several locations along the trail. Some steep places require good footwear and/or...
Join Westford Conservation Trust president Rich Strazdas to explore one of Westford’s high points and the quarries dotting this hill. The hike runs Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 to about 10:30, and begins at the end of Allie Lane off route 40. Good walking shoes/hiking boots are recommended for this moderate uphill route. Sociable dogs...
With over 500 acres of protected open space, the Emmet Conservation Land and Mass Audubon’s Nashoba Brook Sanctuary provide miles of trails to enjoy. Join Trust member Gerry DiBello as we explore some of the trails in the winter silent season. We recommend microspikes or equivalent attached to your footwear, depending on conditions. Hiking poles...
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Join Westford Conservation Trust director Gerry DiBello who will lead a walk through the Stony Brook Conservation Land / East Boston Camps. We will check out this 286 acre parcel purchased by the town in 2005. It is bounded by two streams, has glacial eskers, and a central pond, all with wonderful views. This walk is...
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Come listen to Mass Audubon expert Lindsay Neubeck-Brooks talk about the ecological importance of bats. Refreshments will be served. Visit the Carlisle Environmental Sustainability Committee website for details. Where? Hollis Room, Gleason Public Library, 22 Bedford Rd, Carlisle, MA
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