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The Women of Appleton Farms
because of it! And, with thriving apprenticeship
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programs for both farm and dairy operations,
We are over 40,000 people like you who want
Appleton is training a new generation of farmers,
to protect the places they love or who simply
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a surprising number of whom—mirroring a
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distinct character of our communities and inspire
dozens of farms across Massachusetts, new
a commitment to special places across the
farmers, new products, new approaches to
Commonwealth. Our passion is to share with
distinct character of Massachusetts. There are about 550,000 acres of farmland left in Massachusetts, just over 10% of which is permanently protected. With our neighbors and partners, we are working in communities across the state to help conserve farmland using the best conservation tools available. In Westport alone, we have assisted in preserving five farms—adding almost 600 acres of protected land to this beautiful agricultural community—and bringing the total number
landmarks that we care for––as we know how
keep farms alive.
valuable they are to our every day lives.
Farms and farm stands are some of my favorite destinations in the fall, but we hope to enjoy the foliage, too. Autumn is a great time of year for exploring new properties––and a great time to introduce a new generation of
feature in this Special Places called “Something Will Happen” to offer reassurance that you don’t need to be Edmund Hillary to explore and connect with the fascinating natural world waiting right outside your door. This issue, we are highlighting four of our most familyfriendly properties. With 95 reservations we have a place, near you, where we’re sure “something will happen” to delight and inspire you––so please tell us about your adventures. You can write to us at FindYourPlace@ttor.org. Finally, our annual appeal for your support is on its way. Look for it in your mailbox. Your gift will be included in the Landscapes and Landmarks campaign and will help meet The Kresge Foundation Challenge. Please make your move and be counted!
securing the land is only part of the solution. Perhaps the best thing we can do to preserve we are helping grow a new generation of farmers
Andy Kendall Executive Director
you’ll pick up your property guide and get out
of preserved farms in the town to 20. But
farms is to make them viable, and to that end
everyone, the irreplaceable landscapes and
marketing, and new customers are helping to
you along with that, we’re launching a new
As leaves are to autumn, farming is to the
Together with our neighbors, we protect the
national trend—are women. Here, and at
future conservationists to the outdoors. To help
Farms and Families
like to be outdoors.
John Bradley Director of Membership Sarah Carothers Director of Planned Giving Tom Foster Director of Field Operations Melanie Ingalls Director of Education & Outreach Ann Powell Director of Development
Chris Kennedy Islands Regional Director Steve McMahon Western Regional Director Wayne Mitton Northeast Regional Director Dick O’Brien Central Regional Director Steve Sloan Southeast Regional Director
Richard Ryan Director of Finance & Administration Wes Ward Director of Land Conservation EDITOR
Melanie Ingalls
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Kate Wollensak Creative Director
MANAGING EDITOR
Matthew Selby Communications Director
Nicole Polillio Graphic Design Coordinator
We invite your articles, photographs, letters, and suggestions. Please send them to: Special Places Moose Hill Farm 396 Moose Hill Street Sharon, MA 02067 TEL 781.784.0567 FAX 781.784.4796 EMAIL selby@ttor.org
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and exploring new business models, including
For information about becoming a member please contact us at 978.921.1944 x1858, email us at membership@ttor.org, or visit our website
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).
at www.thetrustees.org.
The Appleton Farms CSA in Ipswich and Special Places, September 2005.Volume 13, Issue
Hamilton, now five years old, is a remarkable
Number 3. Special Places (ISSN 1087-5026) is
venture: a market, an education, an outing, a
published quarterly and distributed to members
calling. With hundreds of shareholders—and a long waiting list—it has caught the imagination of a whole community that is actively supporting local agriculture and eating better
and donors of The Trustees of Reservations. Copyright © 2005. All rights reserved. Printed ON THE COVER: Jenny Hausman, CSA Manager
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Contents W W W. T H E T R U S T E E S . O R G
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The Women of Appleton Farms The number of women farmers is on the rise across the country. Brion O’Connor spends the day with several who are getting their hands dirty at our own Appleton Farms in Hamilton & Ipswich.
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The Best Food is in Our Own Backyards Jay Murray, executive chef at Grill23 in Boston, knows the best ingredients are often found close to home.
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L A N D C O N S E RVAT I O N
What’s the Plan? Wes Ward, our Director of Land Conservation, explores the mapping of greenspace conservation––and our role in it.
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SOMETHING WILL HAPPEN
Slowly Into the Wild Introducing your children to the natural world is as simple as just taking them with you.
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ANNUAL GIVING AND MEMBERSHIP
It’s Time to Make Your Move We need to raise just $3 million more to reach our $50 million goal and meet The Kresge Foundation Challenge.
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The Women of While farms are being squeezed out by high land costs and low profits, farms run by women are on the increase. Why would they choose careers promising thirteen-hour days and sore backs? The reasons are many––chief among them are independence, being outdoors, a passion for cultivating the land, nurturing plants and animals naturally, and providing for others. By Brion O’Connor
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“She might have calved,” replies Ekstrom. The pair walks
dairy barn at Appleton Farms in Ipswich, Katie Ekstrom straddles
toward the farm’s ATV. Ekstrom remarks: “I have a feeling I’m
a rambunctious calf clearly more interested in the bottle of milk
going to be here really late tonight.” McLaughlin quips: “There’s
in Ekstrom’s right hand than in being cooperative. Ekstrom
always an element of ‘you never know’ with this job.”
grins, delighting in the calf ’s spastic enthusiasm. “It’s important
Moments later, in the tall grass of Appleton’s rippled pasture,
for them to feel your warmth, your touch, to be healthy,” says the
we find Number 45, nestling with her newborn. McLaughlin
25-year-old Needham native.
scoops the wobbly, maple-colored calf into her arms, and with
Before the calf finishes, Amy McLaughlin strides from the
its mother trotting alongside, we motor back to the barn. There,
barn, after prepping the farm’s herd for their afternoon milking.
Ekstrom prepares a small pen for the pair, and McLaughlin and
McLaughlin, who under the direction of livestock manager Mike
Ekstrom return to their chores.
Victor helps run the Appleton dairy with Ekstrom, announces: “I’m missing Number 45.” SpecialPLACES | FALL 2005
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Welcome to the world of farming at Appleton, the 1,000-acre
“If you go back in history, women have been the primary
reservation where women play a major role in both dairy operations
farmers since Day One,” says Appleton manager Wayne Castonguay.
and crop production. These women, including lead farmer Jenny
“It’s only recently, perhaps as farming has become more mechanized,
Hausman and apprentices Amy Kohut and Melissa Maxwell,
that men have become more involved. I’m aware there are a lot
come from dramatically diverse backgrounds, but all share a
more women getting back into farming, and it’s following the
zeal for the land and livestock. The farm, established in 1636
trends away from heavily-mechanized, commercial-scale operations
and acquired by The Trustees in 1998, has nearly 20 acres under
to smaller-scale, sustainable, organic, and diversified operations.”
cultivation and produces more than 200 varieties of 40 different
The days at Appleton are long, but enriching. “I can’t think of
crops, ranging from strawberries and squash to tomatoes, carrots,
anything more important to do,” says Ekstrom, who has a degree in
cauliflower, and beans. The livestock operation has 130 head of
linguistic cognition for the University of Rochester. “If you grow
cattle, divvied between dairy and beef production. In its entirety,
up in Needham, you go get a degree in something esoteric. I
the farm mirrors a cultural shift recognized by the US Department
didn’t know you could go to school to become a farmer. I thought
of Agriculture––namely, more women are returning to the
you had to be a farmer’s daughter.”
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agrarian life.
Amy McLaughlin
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If you grow up in Needham, you go get a degree in something esoteric. I didn’t know you could go to school to become a farmer. I thought you had to be a farmer’s daughter.
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Ekstrom wanted to work outside, and parlayed a chance encounter with a farming family into a new career. “When you work with livestock, you’re accountable to the livestock. They’re just like babies,” says Ekstrom, “It’s good motivation.” McLaughlin was motivated from the start. A pre-veterinarian major at the University of New Hampshire, the Pelham, N.H., native worked at the school’s dairy program “to get large animal experience,” and discovered her calling. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in animal sciences, and came to Appleton in 2002. At the time, the farm was milking three cows. Today, there Katie Ekstrom
are more than 40, and most are milked twice a day. After bringing in the calf, McLaughlin resumes her intricate ritual, cleaning udders, attaching milking machines, treating the udders a second time after the milk has been pumped. “It has been challenging, but I’ve learned a lot,” she says. She also likes getting to know her herd––“They are very curious, and have very different personalities”–– which veterinarian work wouldn’t allow. “If I was a vet, I’d be going from farm to farm,” she says. “But we still have a lot of medical interaction, like the calving.” A hundred yards away Jenny Hausman prepares the stand that presents the day’s harvest to hundreds of shareholders of Appleton’s CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, program (SEE SIDEBAR ON PAGE 8 ). From six in the morning until noon,
Hausman and her crew of part-time employees, apprentices and volunteers (last year the CSA alone logged roughly 2,000 volunteer hours) collect the fruits of their labors for afternoon distribution. “That’s part of the reason you see more women [in CSA operations],” she says. “There’s the community aspect, the face-to-face interaction.” Hausman, who oversees crop production with her husband, Bruce Wooster, is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, and graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in anthropology and women’s studies. The farming bug bit 10 years ago.
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“I’d always been a gardener, and did some landscaping before I started volunteering at the Arboretum in Jamaica Plain,” she says.
“I really find it rewarding that our work, everyday, is physical, but it's also doing something for others. There's no downside to this.”
“It’s always been a passion, but I never thought it would be a job.” That opinion changed after Hausman attended an organic
Meanwhile, Amy Kohut, a slight but sturdy woman, deftly maneuvers a giant orange Kubota tractor. At 45, Kohut acknowl-
farming conference. She took a summer job at a small farm,
edges that her decision to pursue farming is tantamount to a
which led to work in the Pioneer Valley and eventually to Ipswich.
second career, though the basic tenets are consistent with her 25
As a lead CSA farmer at Appleton, Hausman stresses education as
years with Project Adventure, an experiential learning organization.
well as production, to ensure that people understand where food
“We’ve always used adventure as a tool for personal growth, and
comes from.
helping people learn about themselves,” she says. “I’d like to do
Hausman expects the CSA to break even this year, which is on target for the farm’s 5-year plan. “Then there’s the stress of having
that with farming, to teach people about the environment within the concept of self-improvement.”
to produce for 430 families who are encouraged to think of this as their farm.” “It’s been really rewarding, and really challenging, for Bruce and me, and our partnership,” says the 34-year-old Hausman, who is expecting the couple’s first child in November. “There have been a few bumps in the road, farming this land while we’re learning about this land. But we’ve had the opportunity to grow with this land.” While Hausman greets shareholders, others spend their afternoons working the fields. Melissa Maxwell, a 23-year-old graduate of the University of Michigan and first-year apprentice, takes pride in knowing the shareholders are counting on her and the Appleton crew. “I like that the customers are from this area, and that the farm is part of the community,” she says. “I want them to have some of the same experience that I've had.” Integral to that experience, says Maxwell, is the emphasis on teamwork fostered by Hausman and Wooster. “They're great role models,” she says. “And they have an internship program that really lets you get hands on.” The proof is in Maxwell’s hands, which seem dyed a rich, dark brown, the same shade as Appleton's soil. “The dirtier I am, the happier I am,” she laughs. For Maxwell, her infatuation with farming started with a summer fling––a post-graduation job at a farm in Ann Arbor. “I thought it would be fun at first, but that feeling didn't wear off. I just totally fell in love with it,” she says. “Every day I'd come
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home beaming, even though I could barely stand up.”
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Kohut admits she knew “nothing about farming” when she made the leap, but was undeterred. “It’s like going back to graduate school, but in a different classroom,” she says. “And it’s a whole lot of fun.” The hours, typically six to five, initially surprised Kohut, “but there’s so much to do, it goes by so quickly.” She credits the support she’s gotten from Hausman and Wooster, and the farming community at large, for easing her transition. “It’s a very strong
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circle, filled with people who are passionate about what they do,” she says. “There’s so much teamwork that’s involved here, a lot of problem solving, and working together.” Now in the second year of her apprenticeship, Kohut hopes to buy her own farm in Ithaca, N.Y. before next spring. “My mom calls it my mid-life crisis,” she says, smiling in the shadow of her mammoth tractor. “Some people get a Mercedes. I got a Kubota.” North Shore resident Brion O’Connor is a freelance writer and longtime member of The Trustees of Reservations.
For more information on Appleton Farms, visit WWW. APPLETONFARMS . ORG .
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Check out upcoming farm events on page 18.
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What is Community Supported Agriculture?
The Best Food is in Our Own Backyards
Agriculture is a risky business. Rainfall (either too much or too little),
by Jay Murray
pests and disease can all affect a farmer’s crop, and once harvested, farmers still have to sell their produce in order to make a living.
T H E R E ’ S A T I M E E V E RY Y E A R W H E N I W O N D E R
Because farming is a tough line of work, many Massachusetts farms
what life would be like in Provence. Heck, I speak French…
are being sold to development, changing the landscape of the state
why not? Bright young wines, herbs growing in the wild,
and the character of our communities.
freshly foraged mushrooms, the daily markets with their
With the advent of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA),
crusty organic breads and artisanal cheeses, and then I
however, communities are rediscovering the real value of having
remember ––I have all that right here in Massachusetts. And
working farms close to home, and are eating better because of it.
while L’Isle sur la Sorgue is a beautiful town, it sure doesn’t
CSA is a partnership of mutual commitment between a farm and a
have the Red Sox.
community of supporters, whereby supporters cover a farm’s annual operating budget by purchasing a share of the season’s harvest in advance of the growing season–providing seed money as well as funds for fertilizer, water, equipment maintenance, labor and other costs. In return, the farm provides shareholders with a healthy
The best food can usually be found in our own backyards. Now, I don’t yet belong to a CSA, but I do eagerly await my chance. Instead I am a regular presence at the many area farm stands and farmers’ markets. Nothing––and this is
supply of fresh produce throughout the growing season. CSA provides a farm with the support it needs to stay in business––keeping fertile fields in our communities and local flavor on our tables. To find a CSA near you, visit
WWW. CSACENTER . ORG .There
are
more than 60 CSAs in Massachusetts, including: 1 Indian Line Farm CSA Great Barrington 413.528.8301 WWW. INDIANLINEFARM . COM
5 Kirk Farm Groton 978.448.5871 WWW. KIRKFARM . COM
2 Ol’ Turtle Farm East Hampton 413.527.9122 WWW. OLTURTLEFARM . COM
6 Green Meadows Farm South Hamilton 978.468.3720 WWW. GMFARM . COM
3 Brookfield Farm South Amherst 413.253.7991 WWW. BROOKFIELDFARM . ORG
7 Golden Rule Farm Plymouth 508.224.3088
L OC my professional opinion––compares to the delectable bounty available practically next door. From the asparagus, peas, favas, and parsnips of spring to the strawberries,
8 First Lyte Organic Farm Truro 508.487.0154
4 Heirloom Harvest Community Farm and CSA Westborough 508.963.7792 WWW. HEIRLOOMHARVEST. ORG
peaches, corn, and tomatoes of summer, and the hearty greens and heirloom squashes of fall; I can’t bear to stock my produce drawer from the supermarket. I am privileged to work with local farmers to ensure that my customers get the very best. Admittedly I am an herb nut. For me, too many herbs would hardly be enough. In season, Trustees of Reservations’ member Eva Sommaripa supplies my restaurant from her organic garden in South Dartmouth. She grows the most wonderful and delicate herbs, and we work together to match local ingredients and menus. A personal favorite, African Blue Basil, comes from her fields, as do sweet cicely, lovage, garlic chives,
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oregano and the most delicious Italian parsley you can
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imagine. With it we make our chimichurri, and once you give it a try, it will become a permanent, and much appre-
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delight can be used to baste beef, chicken, pork or shrimp, or used as a sauce on the side of just about any meat or vegetable dish. Jay Murray is Executive Chef at Grill23 in Boston, a Slow Food partner. He is also an occasional guest chef at the Inn at Castle Hill in Ipswich.
A L Flavor Chimichurri 4 bunches flat leaf parsley, washed 1/2 cup loosely packed oregano leaves 1/2 cup garlic chives, chopped 2 cloves garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon chile flakes 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar juice of 1 lemon 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1) Trim and discard the mostly leafless stem ends of the parsley, and rough-chop the remainder. 2) Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth, stopping to
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rearrange the content as necessary.
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LAND CONSERVATION
What’s the Plan? Mapping the future of greenspace conservation by Wesley T. Ward OV E R T H E PA S T
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and non-profit groups, including The Trustees, have conserved more than one million acres, or roughly 20% of the state’s territory —an amazing achievement, especially considering it has all been accomplished without an integrated overall plan. However, the challenges of land conservation are evolving as quickly as our landscape, and we must ask ourselves: Can this success continue without a clear, cohesive vision? Over the years, several attempts have been made to chart what we should conserve. In 1929, Charles Eliot II of The Trustees created a map that focused on enlarging the network of state lands, including parks, forests, and wildlife management areas. Seventy years later, The Trustees published Conserving Our Commonwealth, an updated vision for a network of scenic, historic, and ecological open space, to be conserved by a variety of entities, including non-profit organizations. More recently, we worked with our conservation colleagues to prepare a statewide vision and map showing about one million acres of land that should be protected by federal, state and local governments and groups like The Trustees over the next 25 years. Unfortunately, that plan—which some interpreted as a call for purchasing $3 billion worth of land—was never refined or officially adopted. No statewide plan ever seems to last more than one election cycle. But the urge to envisage a holistic network of
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colleagues in government agencies or in our non-profit land vision more compelling, economically realistic and less abstract. We are particularly interested in illustrating the application of conservation principles and best practices to urban areas, which have been neglected by previous visions. We need to show urban, suburban, and rural residents alike how the state’s investment in greenspace and the work of conservation groups benefits their communities and quality of life for all. Most recently, a group led by David Foster, Ph.D., Director of the Harvard Forest in Petersham, has published Wildlands and Woodlands: A Vision for the Forests of Massachusetts––a plan
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conservation partners. We need ways to make our conservation
consistent with The Trustees’ vision and statewide conservation
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Slowly Into the Wild By Brion O’Connor M Y T W O YO U N G D A U G H T E R S L O V E B E I N G O U T D O O R S
father of four, who shook me free of my paralysis by putting
––in sprawling, windswept fields, lush green forests, and soothing,
parenting in proper perspective. “Brion, you only have to stay
sandy beaches that stretch forever. Whether that's the result of
one step ahead of a six-year-old.” He’s right. We weren’t planning an Everest expedition. Armed
nature or nurture, I don't know. They’ve never had a choice. My wife, Lauri, and I possess a primal need to flee from our work-a-day
with Sean’s sage advice, I decided not to let things get too
worlds. We’ve always found that escape in unspoiled settings. And
complicated. We started with small trips, for an hour or so, and
ever since our girls came into this world, they’ve accompanied us.
then just let them build (the girls, we found, are particularly adept
Still, it’s not like we’ve got a pair of wool-clad, granola-chomping
at telling us when they are ready to take the next step). We kept
nature imps. They’ll zone out in front of the Boob Tube as quick
it simple. We packed snacks, an extra sweater, bug spray and sun
as any kid, immersed in the hypnotic pull of SpongeBob Squarepants,
block. Without lesson plans or itineraries, we set out with faith in
Fairly Odd Parents, Jimmy Neutron and Lizzie Maguire. In short,
the idea that when kids and nature mix––something wonderful
they’re “normal.” To get them outside and engaged, they need a nudge.
will happen. And it did. The girls just romped. And we joined
That wasn’t always easy, especially when the girls were toddlers.
them, from the fruitless-but-wildly-entertaining chase of butterflies
But we managed, graduating from Baby Bjorns to backpack-style
to the energizing investigation of intricate tidal pools and shadowy
kid carriers to all-terrain strollers. What we learned was that children
forest floors. Today, my oldest, eight-year-old Maddi, craves open spaces. As
are incredibly adaptable. The key is getting them out before they know any better, so they accept the great outdoors as part of the
we crest the boardwalk at Crane Beach in Ipswich, she inevitably
natural order of being a kid.
picks up the pace, her spontaneous giggle revealing the unfettered
The adjustment, ironically, may be tougher for the parents.
joy of a child with room to run. Six-year-old Brynne takes a different
We're the ones who fret about everything that we think we need to
approach, aware that keeping up with big sister is a big undertaking.
do to make it a great experience. It was my older brother Sean, the
Instead, she delves into the minutiae of small, secret places, whether on the leaf-filled serpentine trails of Ravenswood or in the scrubpine woods behind the dunes at Crane, uncovering frogs and worms and salamanders. Watching Maddi and Brynne, something else quite remarkable happens. Lauri and I realize that our girls, with their unbridled enthusiasm for the natural world, spark our own imaginations.
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With that, they help rekindle our passion for the great outdoors.
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North Shore resident Brion O’Connor is a freelance writer and longtime member of The Trustees of Reservations.
Photograph above taken by Jennifer Bishop at Ashintully Gardens in Tyringham. Jennifer was the winner of our photo contest in Summer ‘04.Visit www.thetrustees.org for more information about our annual photo contest.
Four Family-Friendly Reservations Property
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ROCK HOUSE RESERVATION Route 9 West Brookfield 978.840.4446
A great place for a short hike. Lots of interesting places to explore, including a pond, boulders, butterfly garden, scenic overlook, and plenty of benches for a rest. A baby jogger could work here, but this area is best for ages 2 and older under their own power.
Seasonal restrooms and small trailside nature center overlooking Carter Pond.
Year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. FREE to all.
RAVENSWOOD Western Avenue (Route 127) Gloucester 978.526.8687
10 miles of hiking trails and hard packed carriage paths. Great for baby joggers and wheelchairs. Vernal pools, a boardwalk through the Great Magnolia Swamp, and views of Gloucester Harbor.
There are no facilities available at this reservation.The closest public restroom is at Stage Fort Park, one mile away on Hough Street, open May-Oct.
Year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. FREE to all.
ROCKY WOODS Hartford Street Medfield 508.785.0339
Very family friendly, with wide paths perfect for baby joggers, several ponds, a playground with swings and teeter-totters, and picnic tables galore. There are 6.5 miles of trails to explore––some sections can be rugged for small folks, so pick up a map and plan your route carefully.
Restrooms, handicapped-accessible fishing platform, picnic tables, and a pavilion with seating for 80.
Year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. Sign at entrance indicates time gates are locked. Members FREE*. Nonmembers: Adult $3, Children (12 & under) FREE.
WORLD’S END 250 Martin's Lane Hingham 781.740.6665
With wide, tree-lined, stroller-friendly roads, World’s End is a great place to introduce your children to open spaces. 4.5 miles of carriage paths and trails with benches in the most scenic areas.
Restrooms, benches, drinking fountain.
Year-round, daily, 8AM to sunset. Members FREE*. Nonmembers: Adult $4.50, Children (12 & under) FREE.
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We Can’t Do It Alone, Nor Do We Want To We are inspired by the generosity and determination of our partners
Land Conservation Projects Across the State MCLEAN CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS (CR), BELMONT:
As a result of complex rezoning for new development, McLean Hospital has set aside 120 acres surrounding its campus as public greenspace. The effort to protect the land was lead by longtime Trustees’ member Judy Record and carried on after her death by her husband, Eugene Record. The Trustees will monitor the agreement with volunteer support from the Belmont Land Trust. CHARLESCOTE FARM (CR), SHERBORN: Sally and Dudley Willis
have permanently protected 40 acres of their farm in Sherborn— pasture and mixed woodland near the Charles River—which helps safeguard Sherborn’s aquifer, provides a buffer for nearby rare species habitat and offers scenic views of the countryside. FERRY FARM, WESTPORT: The Trustees have helped the Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT), the town and the state protect a 73-acre dairy, the 19th farm to be permanently protected in Westport. The Trustees and WLCT put together the project’s intricate funding partnership; the owners sold the restriction at a generous discount. We also purchased a separate 5-acre wooded portion of the farm along Bread and Cheese Brook. FORGE POND CONSERVATION AREA, WESTPORT: In another Westport win, we helped WLCT and the town secure public access to walking trails and prime fishing spots along Forge Pond and its tributary, the Noquochoke River. WLCT will own and manage the 9-acre property and the town will hold the CR.
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The Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) program is a state-funded mechanism for helping keep farmland in families and in communities. By selling the APR and reducing the value of prime farmland to its agricultural value (rather than what it may be worth to a developer), farmers can reduce gift or inheritance taxes and help avoid the need for second-generation farmers to sell the land in order to pay the taxes. By stabilizing prices and ensuring that farms remain farms, APRs also give young farmers an opportunity to buy land at affordable prices.
ASSISTS*
101 projects
15,108 54,269
*Assists include land protected with or for The Trustees’ partners as well as lands owned in fee by MLCT. This total may decline from time to time when certain MLCT properties are re-categorized as Trustees’ properties or CRs.
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A conservation restriction (CR) is a tool that helps landowners permanently protect scenic and natural areas from development. When you donate or sell a CR to a land trust (or agency), you voluntarily give up some of the rights associated with the land. Future owners are bound by the terms and the land trust is responsible for making sure they are followed. CRs offer great flexibility. For example, if your property contains rare wildlife habitat the CR might prohibit any development; a CR on a farm might allow continued farming and building of additional barns. A CR may apply only to a portion of the property, and doesn’t require public access.
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EASTOVER FARM PROJECT, MARION AND ROCHESTER: The three-year land protection phase of the Eastover Farm project is nearing completion. Recent events include: purchase of a CR on 103 acres of cranberry bogs and woodlands in Rochester; transfer of 238 acres of woodlands to the Marion Open Space Commission and 80 acres to the Rochester Conservation Commission; and sale of an APR on 72 acres to the Commonwealth. We expect to open a new Trustees’ reservation in Rochester in spring 2006.
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BURES FARM, NEW BRAINTREE: An Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) on the 106-acre Bures Farm west of Worcester links an existing network of protected farms in New Braintree, strengthening the agricultural community and preserving the classic beauty of the village. Now that the land is protected, it will be sold to a local farmer and five acres donated to the town for recreation. The project was made possible by generous local support.
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Oh, Friendly Comfort! ©TOM KATES / THE CRANE ESTATE, IPSWICH
Life on a gentleman’s farm in the Berkshires P E R C H E D A B OV E T H E V I L L AG E O F S TO C K B R I D G E , N A U M K E AG
was the summer home of Joseph Hodges Choate, a prominent New York attorney who, with his wife and five children, began summering in Berkshire County in the 1870s. Best known for its 44-room, shingle-style “cottage” and world-renowned gardens, it was also a gentleman’s farm—a must-have for a Gilded Age Berkshire estate. A team of farm workers at Naumkeag produced fruit, vegetables, meat, and dairy products for the family’s table year-round, shipping milk,
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cream, butter, and eggs to New York by train several times a week in the winter months. Joseph Choate relished the life of the farm, too. In a letter from 1891 he wrote, “I do miss Stockbridge and every dear thing in it so much––wife, children, friends, house, garden, lands, horses, cows, pigs, not to speak of the donkey…”
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By the time the Choate’s second daughter, Mabel, owned Naumkeag, farming at Berkshire cottages had fallen out of fashion, but she kept cows
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until her death in 1958. The stanchions in the barn still bear some of their
our members, to make a
whimsical names: Camellia, Clematis and Columbine.Violet Switzer, who lived at Naumkeag with her superintendent uncle, remembers: “Some
contribution above and
people thought it was silly to have all the cows and they told Miss Choate
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that she ought to sell them all. Miss Choate just said they were jealous of
ciated membership dues.
her, that was all.”
Contributions to the
It was clearly a lovely life. Miss Choate’s niece, Helen, remembers its
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simple pleasures: “In the evenings we would drag the reclining chairs to
critical funding needed to sustain stewardship efforts
the very edge of the West terrace and watch the sun go down (one of
at our ever-growing network of reservations, to
Margaret’s martinis in hand).Then we would go in to a heavenly dinner,
undertake new conservation projects, and to expand
the simplest and the best; tiny vegetables, fresh from the garden, butter
educational outreach to ensure that our children and
and cream from the farm. Oh Friendly Comfort!”
grandchildren become inspired stewards of the Massachusetts landscape. This year your Annual Appeal gift will be included in the Landscapes & Landmarks campaign and will help meet The Kresge Foundation Challenge. The Kresge Foundation will contribute $1.5 million if we raise at least $50 million and get more people like you to support our work. We are within $3 million of our financial goals which you can help us reach— please contribute and be counted! Look for the Annual Appeal in your mailbox or simply mail a check to The Trustees of Reservations marked “Annual Appeal.” You can also make your contribution ©TTOR
online at WWW. THETRUSTEES . ORG . Please make your move for the places you love! If you have questions about how you Join us on Sunday, September 18 at 1PM for the inaugural “Behind the Scenes -
can help, please contact Ann Powell at 978.921.1944 x1860 or apowell@ttor.org.
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Farm and Barn Tour” at Naumkeag.
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FALL EVENTS! SEPTEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER 2005 Search for our events online––visit us at www.thetrustees.org Daily, Memorial Day through Columbus Day 9AM through 5PM (Duration 4 or 8 hours)
CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS
Pocha Pond Self-Guided Discovery Tour CAPE POGE WILDLIFE REFUGE, CHAPPAQUIDDICK
FOR EVENTS BELOW WITH *
508.627.3599
Transportation from the Chappy side of the Edgartown Ferry is available.
Paddle on your own by canoe or kayak through Pocha Pond. Follow a self-guided map that highlights points of interest in the area including osprey, salt marshes, grassland restoration and much more. Members only: 4 hours, $25 or 8 hours, $35 per canoe or kayak.
Daily, Memorial Day through Columbus Day 9AM & 2PM (Tour duration: 2.5 hours)
Natural History Tours* CAPE POGE WILDLIFE REFUGE, CHAPPAQUIDDICK 508.627.3599
Daily, June 15 – September 15 | 8:30AM, 11AM, & 1:30PM (Tour duration: 1. 5 hours)
Open Lighthouse
Cape Poge Lighthouse Tour* CAPE POGE WILDLIFE REFUGE, CHAPPAQUIDDICK 508.627.3599
Travel by oversand vehicle to the historic and remote Cape Poge Lighthouse. Learn about the fascinating history of the lighthouse and the keepers and their families who lived there. Members: Adult $15, Children (15 and under) $10. Nonmembers: Adult $20, Children $12. Daily, Memorial Day through Columbus Day 8:30AM & 1:30PM (Tour duration: 4 hours)
Fishing Discovery Tour* CAPE POGE WILDLIFE REFUGE, CHAPPAQUIDDICK 508.627.3599
Travel by oversand vehicle to the legendary fishing beaches at Wasque Point and Cape Poge. Learn how to surf fish and read the waters with a skilled fishing guide. All equipment is included. Members only: Adult $60, Children (15 and under) $25. Special membership offer available.
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Wildlife Discovery Tour LONG POINT WILDLIFE REFUGE, WEST TISBURY 508.693.7392
Daily, June through October | 1–2 PM
Daily, Memorial Day through Columbus Day 9AM, 12NOON, & 2PM (Tour duration: 1.5 hours)
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Travel by oversand vehicle across the remote sands of Chappaquiddick to the Cape Poge Lighthouse and beyond. Learn about barrier beach ecology, wildlife and property history. Members: Adult $30, Children (15 and under) $15. Nonmembers: Adult $35, Children $18.
GREAT POINT LIGHTHOUSE, COSKATA COATUE WILDLIFE REFUGE, NANTUCKET 508.228.6799
The lighthouse is open! Trustees members are invited to climb the Great Point Lighthouse and enjoy the view, while learning about its history.Transportation to Great Point is not provided. Members only. FREE.
Daily, Memorial Day through Columbus Day 9AM & 2PM (Tour duration: 2.5 hours)
Wildlife Kayak or Canoe Tour* CAPE POGE WILDLIFE REFUGE, CHAPPAQUIDDICK 508.627.3599
Paddle by canoe or kayak with a naturalist guide though Pocha Pond and Cape Poge Bay. View the great expanse of the salt marsh and tranquil tidewaters and look for wildlife. Members: Adult $30, Children (15 and under) $15. Nonmembers: Adult $35, Children $18.
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Explore Tisbury Great Pond by canoe or kayak. Learn basic paddling techniques, local ecology, and natural history of Long Point Wildlife Refuge. Leaves from special tours-only parking area, offseason entrance gate located at the end of Deep Bottom Road. Members:Adult $15, Children (15 and under) $10. Nonmembers: Adult $20, Children $10. Daily, June–October | 9:30AM & 1:30PM (Tour duration: 2.5 hours)
Natural History Tour COSKATA-COATUE WILDLIFE REFUGE, NANTUCKET 508.228.6799
Join our naturalist guide on an oversand vehicle tour and witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place and climb the Great Point Lighthouse for an incredible “birds eye” view. Members: Adult $30, Children (12 and under) $15. Nonmembers: Adult $40, Children $15. On-going, a self-guided adventure
Menemsha Hills Quest MENEMSHA HILLS RESERVATION, CHILMARK 508.693.7662
This self-guided educational treasure hunt leads to a “treasure” box hidden on the property. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water; adventure takes 3-4 hours. Compass and Quest booklet are available at the property.
On-going, a self-guided adventure (Through November)
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Thursday, September 22 | 9:30AM–3:30PM
CAPE POGE WILDLIFE REFUGE, CHAPPAQUIDDICK
Conservation Restrictions: The Fundamentals of Stewardship and Administration
508.627.3599
DOYLE CONSERVATION CENTER, LEOMINSTER,
This self-guided educational treasure hunt leads to a “treasure” box hidden on the property. 4-wheel drive vehicle and current OSV permit are required. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water; adventure takes 2-3 hours. Compass and Quest booklet are available at the property.
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Cape Poge Quest
Now through October 31 Monday through Saturday (except holidays) 10AM–5PM Sunday and holidays | 12NOON–5PM
Conservation restrictions are a fundamental tool for land conservation but without regular attention, their effectiveness is limited.This workshop is for land trusts and conservation commissions with few or no staff. Space is limited, pre-registration required. $35, BYO lunch.
The Old Manse in History THE OLD MANSE, CONCORD 978.369.3909
Guided house tours of this National Historic Landmark, built in 1770 and home to Emerson and Hawthorne, are offered throughout the day.The Old Manse contains over 200 years of family furnishings. Members: FREE. Nonmembers: Adult $8, Child $5.
Sunday, November 20 | 1–3PM
Special Places Conservation Restriction Walks: Menemsha Hills Brickyard Hike
Saturday, October 1 | 10AM–4PM
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Come learn about our “green” building technology and take a tour of the building and grounds at the beautiful Doyle Conservation Center.
Green Buildings Open House Tour DOYLE CONSERVATION CENTER, LEOMINSTER,
RESTRICTION, CHILMARK 508.693.7662
Explore the Menemsha Hills Brickyard ruins, the last remnants of a once prosperous Vineyard industry. Call for meeting location. Members only. Pre-registration required, space is limited.
Sunday, September 4 | 2– 4PM
Summer Concert Series: PANdemonium THE OLD MANSE, CONCORD 978.369.3909
Our final concert of the season on the beautifully preserved grounds of The Old Manse by PANdemonium and friends. Bring a seat, a picnic, and a friend! FREE to all.
Saturday, October 15 | 9AM –1PM
Landscape Tales: If these woods could talk
CENTRAL REGION
SWIFT RIVER RESERVATION, NICHEWAUG TRACT
Saturdays, September 17 & October 15 10AM –12:30PM
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Weekends Through Columbus Day
A Rustic Retreat TULLY LAKE CAMPGROUND, ROYALSTON 978.249.4957
Enjoy one last weekend of cool nights and comfortable days, perfect for camping under the stars, fantastic for hiking and paddling. Call for reservations.
Walk with naturalist Bob Clark and learn how the Nichewaug Tract has been shaped by agriculture, forestry and the 1938 hurricane. Bring a lunch. FREE.
Paddling Back in Time THE OLD MANSE, CONCORD 978.369.3909
Bring your own or rent canoe or kayak for a guided trip down the Concord River, ending at
Saturday, October 22 | 10AM –2PM
Drumlin Day DEXTER DRUMLIN, LANCASTER
Join us as we experience the timeless beauty of the autumn landscape. Bring a picnic lunch and your favorite kite.
Thursday, September 8 | 9AM–12:30PM
Identifying Massachusetts’ Natural Communities DOYLE CONSERVATION CENTER, LEOMINSTER,
The closer you look, the more you will see. Learn to identify the natural communities of Massachusetts according to the state’s standard classification system. Workshop includes time in the classroom and in the field. Space is limited, pre-registration required. FREE.
Peaked Mountain Birthday Run
Saturday, September 17 | 9AM–2PM
Thursday, November 3 | 8:30AM– 6PM
Water-bar Hoppin’ PEAKED MOUNTAIN 978.248.9455
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Roslyn’s Turnpike was created to help firefighters access the mountain. Poor drainage, however, has the trail washed out. Leave your mark by helping us wipe away the problem. FREE.
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Volunteers needed!
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Celebrate Peaked Mountain and the generosity of those who made it possible with this fantastic fall four-miler. Birthday cake and medal ceremony after the race. Call for registration.
Managing Land & Visitors: Stewardship Challenges of Natural and Historic Places DOYLE CONSERVATION CENTER, LEOMINSTER, 978.840.4446 X1923; JALLAIN@TTOR.ORG
If you are involved in managing natural or historic places that are open to the public, this day-long conference will be of great interest to you. Space is limited, pre-registration required. $35, BYO lunch.
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Sunday, October 23 | 9:30AM
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Saturday, October 29 | 5:30–7:30PM
2nd Annual Pumpkins in the Park FRANCIS WILLIAM BIRD PARK, EAST WALPOLE 508.668.6136
Join this community celebration of Halloween! Bring a carved pumpkin and small candle to illuminate the pathways and ponds. Enjoy ghoulish games, ghost stories, and treats. Costumes are welcome! Pre-registration not required, but helpful. FREE to all.
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The Old Manse. See what inspired Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne, and learn about the history of The Trustees. Reservations and prepayment required. Members: Adult $8, Child $5. Nonmembers: Adult $16, Child $10. Saturday September 24 | 1PM & 3PM
Femmes Celestes: Women of The Old Manse THE OLD MANSE, CONCORD 978.369.3909
Learn about the 19th century tradition of the femme celeste—the all-knowledgeable inspirational woman. Discover the “Great Women” behind the “Great Men” who have lived at The Manse. Not recommended for children. Please pre-register. Members: FREE. Nonmembers: Adult $8.
Sunday, December 11 | 2–4PM
Tuesday, September 13 | 10AM
Parlor Songs and Holiday Music at The Old Manse
Autumn Splendor in the Garden
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The gardening season in New England does not end on Labor Day.There is a special quality of light in September and October by which the colors in the garden glow more richly than ever. In this slide lecture, Kathy Tracey will share thoughts and images of the best fall annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs. Please pre-register. Members: $20. Nonmembers: $30.
Celebrate the holidays with “Parlor Songs and Holiday Music,” an intimate concert and singalong led by local music teacher and composer Katherine Stevens in the historic parlor of The Old Manse. Limited Seating: Reservations and pre-payment required. Members: Adults $7. Nonmembers: Adult $14.
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Saturday, October 15 | 9:30–11AM
Saturday, September 3, October 1, or November 5 | 2–4PM
As Leaves Fall…
Landscape Discovery Stroll
FRANCIS WILLIAM BIRD PARK, EAST WALPOLE
APPLETON FARMS, IPSWICH/HAMILTON
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What causes the beautiful colors of autumn? Why do trees drop their leaves? Unlock these mysteries as we stroll through the park’s everchanging landscape of native and ornamental trees. Pre-registration required. Free to all.
Discover landscapes created by the Appleton family and completed in the early 1900s. Stroll through the Grass Ride trails, along the Great Pasture, and visit the four family memorials that formerly adorned Harvard’s Gore Hall Library. Meet at Highland Street parking area. Members: FREE. Nonmembers: Adult $5.
Saturday, October 29 | 6–8PM (tours begin at 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30)
All-Hallows Eve
Saturday, September 10 | 10AM–2PM
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Choate Island Day
Come to The Old Manse for an evening of spooky stories from America’s past. Guides in period costume will enthrall listeners with mysterious tales. Appropriate for school-age children and up. Please pre-register. Members: Adult $4, Child $3. Nonmembers: Adult $8, Child $5. Saturday, December 3 | 2–4PM
Tales from Holidays Past
Saturday, December 10 | 1–4PM
Deck The Halls: Holiday Crafts at The Old Manse THE OLD MANSE, CONCORD 978.369.3909
Create holiday crafts in the historic setting of The Old Manse. Call for more information, for a materials list, and to pre-register. Not recommended for children. Members: Adult $6. Nonmembers: Adult $12.
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Saturday September 17 | 10 –11:30AM
Family Roots THE CRANE ESTATE, IPSWICH 978.356.4351
Have you ever asked your parents about their grandparents? Researcher Daniel Duncan, from New England Historical & Genealogical Society will lead an informative workshop on discovering your past. Member family: $10. Nonmember family: $15. Saturday, September 17 | 6PM
Appleton Farms Farm Formal APPLETON FARMS, IPSWICH/HAMILTON 978.356.5728
Cocktails, dinner, dancing and a live auction to benefit the farm. Auction items include: Scotland trip; catered dinner with Appleton produce; and camping in the Great Pasture. Call for tickets: $175 per person. Seats are limited.
CRANE WILDLIFE REFUGE,THE CRANE ESTATE, ESSEX 978.356.4351
Tuesday, September 20 | 10AM –12NOON
Originally a wildlife haven, our preservation of old fields and farm buildings reveals centuries of agricultural life on Choate Island. Come explore! Bring a picnic lunch. Shuttle boat provided (last boat returns at 3PM). Recommended for families. Meet at Beach gate. Members: Adult $10, Child $5. Nonmembers: Adult $15, Child $8.
Planting and Transplanting: Trees, Shrubs, & Perennials
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Children young and old will enjoy holiday stories as told by costumed interpreters, including St. Nicholas reading The Night Before Christmas. Please pre-register. Members: Adult $4, Child $3. Nonmembers: Adult $8, Child $5.
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Sunday, September 11, October 9, or November 13 | 3–5PM
Farmstead Tour
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Whether you purchase your plant in a container or balled in burlap, it needs to get off to a good start to prosper for years to come.Transplanting an existing plant also takes know-how, the correct tools, and proper techniques. After a demonstration you will get hands-on practice in the Sedgwick Gardens. Please pre-register. Members: $25. Nonmembers: $35.
APPLETON FARMS, IPSWICH/HAMILTON 978.356.5728
Sunday, September 25 | 8–10AM
Witness the rhythms and relics of Appleton Farms, a vibrant working farm since 1636. Walk along bucolic meadows and pastures of grazing cattle.Then visit historic buildings and the dairy during milking (ordinarily closed to the public). Meet at Waldingfield Road parking area. Members: FREE. Nonmembers: Adult $5.
ENHC Trails & Sails: Crane Marsh Meander
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In conjunction with the Essex Natural Heritage Commission’s Trails and Sails weekend, enjoy expansive scenic salt marsh views and discover historic uses of the marsh before reaching Cedar Point, where Ipswich River meets the sea. Moderate 2-3 mile walk. Meet at Inn gate. Members: FREE or with ENHC.
Sunday, September 25 | 3–5PM
ENHC Trails & Sails: A Working Farm
sculpture, ceramics, furniture, water features and containers. Please pre-register. Members: $20. Nonmembers: $30.
APPLETON FARMS, IPSWICH/HAMILTON 978.356.5728
October through April
Witness the rhythms and relics of New England’s oldest, continuous working farm. Visit historic buildings and dairy during milking (ordinarily closed to the public). Meet at Waldingfield Road parking area. Members: FREE and with ENHC.
Slow Food Dinner Series
Tuesday, September 27 | 7:30PM
Choosing Distinctive Ornaments for your Garden
THE INN AT CASTLE HILL, IPSWICH 978.412.2555
For chefs, dates and times visit WWW. CRANEESTATE . ORG The Inn at Castle Hill and Slow Food Boston have partnered to bring you monthly dinners prepared by the areas most “Slow” chefs. Fourcourse prix fixe dinners will feature predominantly local and seasonal ingredients. For more information visit WWW. SLOWFOOD. COM .
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Acquire a wealth of ideas applicable to using historic artifacts in your garden. Marie Stella Brynes will discuss handmade garden ornaments ––from carved stone to iron gates––crafted by artists trained in the traditional arts. She will stress the selection, role and placement of
Sunday, October 2 | 9AM–12NOON
Sand Tracking CRANE BEACH,THE CRANE ESTATE, IPSWICH
interpret their behavioral traits. Co-sponsored with Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary. Recommended for families. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Meet at Beach gate. Members: Adult $18. Nonmembers: Adult $22. Sunday, October 2, November 6, or December 4 | 1–3PM
Wildlife Walks CASTLE HILL,THE CRANE ESTATE, IPSWICH 978.356.4351
Explore the varied habitats and wildlife at Castle Hill, including salt marsh, sandy beach, dunes and forested upland. Lead by local naturalist John Nove these walks are moderate 2-3 miles. Recommended for adults and children over 12. Bring binoculars. Meet at Barn parking area through the Inn gate. Members FREE. Nonmembers $5 (for parking).
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Join naturalist and Maine guide Bob Metcalfe for this morning beach and dune exploration. Learn to read animal tracks and signs then begin to
Saturday, October 8 | 8–10AM
Marsh Meander CASTLE HILL,THE CRANE ESTATE, IPSWICH 978.356.4351
Castles & Cottages 2005 ARCHITECTURAL LECTURE SERIES
Thursday, September 22
North Shore Boston: Houses of Essex County, 1865-1930 Author and preservation consultant Pamela Fox will present a lecture highlighting her new book, North Shore Boston: Houses of Essex County, 1865-1930, including Castle Hill. Book available for purchase and signing. Thursday, October 27
Royal Barry Wills and the Colonial Revival Cottage
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Leading architectural historian and author Richard Guy Wilson will share his insights into the Boston architect Royal Barry Wills and the Colonial Revival era.The Royal Barry Wills firm designed Cornelius Crane’s “White Cottage” on Choate Island in 1941 and their designs remain popular to this day. Prof. Wilson’s latest book, The Colonial Revival House, will also be available for purchase.
Thursday, November 10
Royal Barry Wills and the Wills Firm Today Meet architect Richard Wills who will speak about his father, Royal Barry Wills, and share stories about this famous firm both then and now. Learn about the origin of their architectural designs and how the market today reflects their continued popularity. THE GREAT HOUSE ON THE CRANE ESTATE 978.356.4351 Arrive at 5:30 PM for a self-guided house tour. Lectures begin at 6:30PM. Advance ticket purchase is strongly suggested. Members: $15. Nonmembers: $25. All 3 Lectures in Series: Members: $40. Nonmembers: $60.
The fortune of the Great Marsh, now a coastal treasure, has ebbed and flowed over the centuries. Moderate 2-3 mile walk. Meet at Inn gate. Please pre-register. Members: FREE. Nonmembers: Adult $5. Sundays through October 9 | 1–5PM
Paine House Guided Tours GREENWOOD FARM, IPSWICH 978.356.4351
Discover this unique 1694 house on its original saltwater farm location.Tours focus on firstperiod architecture, construction, archaeology, and the Colonial Revival. Special architectural tours that discuss our dendrochronology project are offered at 3PM. Group tours available on other dates and times by appointment. Members: FREE. Nonmembers: Adult $8, Child (6-12) $5. Grounds FREE to all. Sundays through October 9 | 1–5PM
The Stevens-Coolidge House Guided Tours THE STEVENS-COOLIDGE PLACE, NORTH ANDOVER 978.682.3580
Step back in time and tour this Colonial Revival estate featuring architectural and garden designs by Joseph Everett Chandler, and the Coolidge’s original collection of fine and decorative art. Members: FREE. Nonmembers: Adult $8, Children (6-12) $5. Group tours by appointment. Grounds FREE to all, 8AM–sunset.
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Equestrian History APPLETON FARMS, IPSWICH/HAMILTON 978.356.5728
AFTER SCHOOL SERIES
Saturday, October 22 | 10AM –12NOON
Fridays, October 14, 21, 28 | 4–5:30PM
Junior Farmer
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Learn about the rich equine history of the farm, from working the land to pleasure rides. Witness history come alive as the Myopia Hunt rides to the hounds during a simulated fall foxhunting meet. Directions sent to registrants. Pre-registration required. Members: Adult $5. Nonmembers: Adult $8.
Appleton Farms Foliage
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Our landscape is always changing at the farm. Bring your eyes up from our working fields and view tree tops during their seasonal display as we walk to vibrant foliage areas. Meet at Waldingfield parking area. Members: FREE. Nonmembers: Adult $5.
Your 4th-6th grade child, accompanied by a favorite adult, will discover that soil is not dirt, help with fall harvesting and help care for cows. A first-hand farm experience! Directions sent to registrants. Space is limited to 12 students. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Members: $36. Nonmembers: $50. Saturday, October 15 | 12NOON –2PM
Pigeon Hill Picnic APPLETON FARMS, IPSWICH/HAMILTON 978.356.5728
Bring a picnic and come enjoy the expansive views from Pigeon Hill, the highest point in the Great Pasture. Activities for all. Park at Highland Street parking area. FREE for all.
Tuesday, October 18 | 10AM –12NOON
Saturday, October 29 | 3:30–5PM
Bulb Forcing
Dune Discovery
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CRANE BEACH,THE CRANE ESTATE, IPSWICH
Prepare now for dull winter days. Liven them with pots of forced bulbs. Accomplished gardener and flower show judge, Mary Ann Streeter, knows all the tricks and will share them with you. Please pre-register. Members: $25; Nonmembers: $35.
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Tuesday, October 18 | 10AM –12NOON
Native Plant Communities
Starting at the ocean’s edge, follow the dune building process where the wrack line begins a maritime dune community. As you continue farther from the shoreline you’ll discover a variety of habitats that develop. Meet at Beach gate. Limited to 15. Please pre-register. Members FREE. Nonmembers $5.
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October 15, 22 & 29 | 10–11:30AM (series of three Saturday mornings)
Autumn Light THE CRANE ESTATE, IPSWICH 978.356.4351
Incorporate autumn leaves into a luminary made from your own handmade paper. SESSION ONE : Collect fallen foliage during a tree walk with a Trustees naturalist. Learn the difference between conifers and deciduous trees and why some leaves turn orange while others turn brown. SESSION TWO : Make handmade paper with local artist Laurie Miles. We'll work with natural fibers and organics: abaca, cotton, and our own homemade pulp. SESSION THREE : Design a shade for a take-home luminary that highlights the leaves we collected during our first meeting. Members $35 + $5 materials fee. Nonmembers $40 + $5 materials fee.
Discover Long Hill’s appealing woodland trails and native plant communities.This guided walk will focus on plant identification, various habitats, and natural history. Limit to 18 participants; please call ahead for reservations. Members: FREE; Nonmembers: $5 per person. Saturday, October 22 | 5:30PM–7PM
Sunset, Sand & Botany
Friday, November 4 | 7–9PM
Starry Nights THE CRANE ESTATE, IPSWICH 978.356.4351
Learn how to locate Mars, the myths behind the stars, and all you ever wanted to know about deep-sky objects. Star gaze through telescopes on the Grand Allee led by The North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club. Member family $10. Nonmember family $15.
CRANE BEACH,THE CRANE ESTATE, IPSWICH 978.356.4351
Saturday, November 5 | 10–11:30AM
Experience the beauty of Crane Beach at sunset as you criss-cross the sandy dune trails. Our naturalist helps you identify plants that have adapted to this unique environment. Bring binoculars. Meet at Beach gate. Recommended for adults and children over 12. Limited to 15. Please pre-register. Members FREE. Nonmembers $5.
Composting for Home APPLETON FARMS, IPSWICH/HAMILTON 978.356.5728
Save your leaves! Join composting experts for tips on easily setting up a home compost unit. Please pre-register. Directions sent to registrants. Members: Adult $5. Nonmembers: Adult $8. Saturday, November 19 | 9AM –12NOON
Brisk Beach Hike CRANE BEACH,THE CRANE ESTATE, IPSWICH 978.356.4351
Briskly hike four miles of sand—a gift of spacious conservation land. Recommended for adults and children over 12. Meet at Beach gate.
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Limited to 15. Please pre-register. Members FREE. Nonmembers $5.
Wednesday, December 13 | 3:30–5PM Thursday, December 14 | 3:30–5PM
relates to the ecology of Red Brook. Space limited. Please pre-register. FREE to all.
Children Holiday Parties Friday, December 2 | 7–9:30PM
(Recommended for children ages 2 to 6)
Saturday, September 17 | 1– 4PM
Castle Hill Holiday Party
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Coastsweep 2005 at World’s End
Have some holiday fun with your little one! “Benjamin of Moscow Circus” will perform a magic and juggling act for the kids. After the show, children can meet Santa (a perfect photo opportunity for parents with camera in hand) and each child will receive a special little gift and refreshments. Members: Parent Accompanying Child FREE, Child $18. Nonmember: Parent Accompanying Child FREE, Child $22.
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Kick off the holiday season in the splendor of the Great House. Enjoy the dazzling decorations while catching up with old friends and new.The evening will include music, champagne, hors d’oeuvres and festive desserts. Cast a vote for your favorite wreath designed by talented local florists, and enter the raffle to take one home! Members: $45. Nonmembers: $55.
Sunday, December 11 | 3–5PM
Holiday Choral Concert: Mother and Child
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Holiday spirit will fill the air when Cantemus, the North Shore's virtuoso chorus, joins us again for a rousing celebration.The 40-singer classical group will perform music from around the world and across the centuries, from quiet, reflective carols to rousing holiday favorites. Members: $20. Nonmembers: $25.
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A fall walk in the woods is made all the more enjoyable by the great variety of mushrooms that can spring up, seemingly overnight. Learn to appreciate the delicate beauty of this often overlooked kingdom of forest life with mycologist Roger Goos. Please pre-register. FREE to all.
The Trustees team up with Coastal Zone Management and The Ocean Conservancy for this annual beach cleanup.Take an active role in preserving the beauty of World’s End. All materials provided. FREE to all.
Ecosplorations After School Program* SESSION I
(ages 5-7) Tuesdays, September 20– October 25 | 3:30–5PM (ages 8-10) Wednesdays, September 21– October 26 | 3:30–5PM SESSION II
(ages 5-7) Wednesdays, November 8– December 13 | 3:30–5PM (ages 8-10) Tuesdays, November 9– December 14 | 3:30–5PM WORLD’S END, HINGHAM,WEIR RIVER FARM, WHITNEY/THAYER WOODS 781.740.4796
SOUTHEAST REGION
Saturday, October 8 | 1–3PM
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Registration and Information Evening at Hingham Public Library on Wednesday, September 7 from 6–8PM. For more information call 781.740.4796.
Saturdays until November 5 | 12NOON–3PM
Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm WEIR RIVER FARM, HINGHAM 781.740.7233
One hundred years ago, family farms were a common sight in Hingham. Come see The Trustees’ efforts to preserve one of the last examples in town. Members: FREE. Nonmembers: $3 per person.
Attention young explorers! Join us for a unique afterschool experience where we sharpen our observation skills in order to uncover the history and ecology of our properties. Please pre-register. Members: $36. Nonmembers: $54.
Autumn Outings* SESSION I
(ages 2&3) Tuesdays, September 20– October 18 | 10–11:30AM (ages 4&5) Wednesdays, September 21– October 18 | 10–11:30AM SESSION II
(ages 4&5) Tuesdays in November | 10–11:30AM (ages 2&3) Wednesdays in November 10–11:30AM WORLD’S END, HINGHAM, NORRIS RESERVATION, NORWELL AND WHITNEY/THAYER WOODS,
Saturday, December 3 | 10AM–5PM Sunday, December 4 | 10AM–4PM
Holiday Open House THE CRANE ESTATE, IPSWICH 978.356.4351
Enjoy self-guided tours of the festively decorated Great House.This year don't miss the beautiful wreaths adorning the historic rooms on the second floor designed by talented local florists ––a raffle will allow the lucky winners to take one home! The open house will include a gift boutique, café, and a capella singing groups. Members: Adults $8, Child /Senior: $5. Nonmembers: Adults $12, Child /Senior: $8.
Every Friday through Fall | 9:30–10:30AM
HINGHAM/COHASSET 781.740.4796
Senior Walking Club
Connect with your child while he or she connects to these “special” places. Be surprised at the natural wonders waiting at a variety of our local properties. Please pre-register. Members: $30. Nonmembers: $45.
WORLD’S END, HINGHAM 781.740.6665
Join other seniors for a stroll through beautiful World’s End every Friday. All ages and abilities welcome. Walks take place rain or shine. FREE to all. Saturday, September 3 | 1–3PM
Fly Fishing Seminar LYMAN RESERVE, BOURNE 508.679.2115
Join members of Trout Unlimited at the Lyman Reserve for an afternoon spent learning the basics of fly fishing. Discover how fly fishing
Saturday, September 24 (ages 3-5) | 1–1:45PM (ages 6-9) | 2–3:30PM
Beatrix Potter – Tale of Peter Rabbit and More* WEIR RIVER FARM, HINGHAM
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the magical stories of the artist, farmer and author Beatrix Potter.This program will include a story, craft and snack plus chance for older children to try their hand at natural drawing. Please pre-register. Members: FREE. Nonmembers: $3 admission to barnyard. Sunday, September 25 | 1–4PM
Happy Birthday Copicut Woods! SE MASSACHUSETTS BIORESERVE, FALL RIVER 508.679.2115
Visit us for a day of food, fun and frolic in the Bioreserve to celebrate two years of permanent protection for Copicut Woods. Bring the whole family and join us for this special celebration! Please pre-register. Members: FREE Saturday, October 1 | 12NOON–3PM
Weir River Farm Festival WEIR RIVER FARM, HINGHAM 781.740.7233
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Reap and share the joy of Harvest on the Farm! Bring your family and join your community for festivities including games, pony rides, music, and more. Members: $3. Nonmembers: $5.
Saturday, November 5 | 9AM –12NOON
Heritage Landscape Volunteer Day
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Abandoned fields, stonewalls, and cellar holes all tell the story of Copicut Woods’ past. Join The Trustees’ efforts to protect and restore the cultural features that connect us to the land’s history and our own. Please pre-register. FREE to all.
The Story of the Wilson Farm: From Mariner to Yeoman
Sundays, September 25–October 2 9:30AM–12NOON Saturday, October 8 | 9:30AM –12NOON COLUMBUS DAY, Monday, October 10 9:30AM –12NOON Sundays, October 16–30 | 9:30AM –12NOON
Natural History Canoe Trip on the Housatonic River
Saturday, November 5 | 12NOON–3PM
BARTHOLOMEW’S COBBLE, SHEFFIELD 413.229.8600
Meet the Veterinarian
Paddle the winding Housatonic River with a naturalist/guide. Look for wildlife and learn about river ecology. Binoculars helpful. Please pre-register. Members:Adult $20, Child (ages 10-16) $10. Nonmembers:Adult $30, Child (ages 10-16) $15.
WEIR RIVER FARM, HINGHAM 781.740.7233
We close out the 2005 tour season with this special visitor. Bring your family to see what it really takes to care for our animals. Members: FREE. Nonmembers: $3.
Saturday, September 10 | 1–3PM Friday, December 16 | 6–8PM
A Homestead Ramble
Full Moon Night Hike
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SE MASSACHUSETTS BIORESERVE, FALL RIVER
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Interpret the historic landscape by walking the Homestead property and observing changes to the rural Hilltown environment, caused by generations of human habitation. Members: $2; Nonmembers: $5.
As the solstice approaches, get out and enjoy a moonlight walk to experience the changes that wintertime brings on the landscape at Copicut Woods. Please pre-register. FREE to all.
Tuesday, October 4 | 11AM–1PM (Rain Date: October 11)
them into your own cuisine. Please pre-register. Members: Adult $5, Child (6-16) FREE. Nonmembers: Adult $8, Child FREE.
WESTERN REGION
SE MASSACHUSETTS BIORESERVE, FALL RIVER 508.679.2115
In 1768 David Wilson gave up the seafaring life for farming and, over the next two centuries, four generations of his family left their mark on the land.Their story is now preserved forever in the landscape of Copicut Woods. Please pre-register. FREE to all.
Thursdays through October | 9–11:30AM
Volunteer Work Party BARTHOLOMEW’S COBBLE, SHEFFIELD 413.229.8600
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Help with all sorts of fall projects. Call for specifics each week. Fun for all. Please call in advance. FREE to all.
Saturday, October 22 | 10AM–12NOON
Pumpkin Patch Walk
Saturday, September 10 | 5PM concert
EASTOVER FARM, ROCHESTER 508.679.2115
(please arrive by 4PM)
There’s something special about a farm during the autumn harvest.Take a Hiller family hayride or a stroll through the pumpkin patch and you’ll see why The Trustees’ have made protecting this family farm a top priority. Please pre-register. Members: discount on pumpkins.
Native American Flute Concert with Joseph Fire Crow
Sunday, October 23 | 1–4PM
Norris Reservation Clean Up NORRIS RESERVATION, NORWELL
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Join us to meet the new trail volunteers, share some light refreshments and the chance to do some volunteer work of your own. FREE to all.
Northern Cheyenne fluteman and Grammy Award nominee, Joseph Fire Crow, returns to Hurlburt’s Hill with the clear, bright, soul-stirring sounds of his handmade wooden flutes. Please arrive no later than 4PM for travel to the concert site. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic, if desired. Sunset: 7:12PM. Please call for reservations. Members: Adult $12, Child (ages 616) $6. Nonmembers: Adult $15, Child $8. Sunday, September 11 | 12:30–2:30 PM
Delicious, Nutritious Wild Edibles BARTHOLOMEW’S COBBLE, SHEFFIELD 413.229.8600
Learn to identify dozens of wild edibles, how to collect them ethically, and how to incorporate
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Saturday, September 17 | 1PM
Mumbet’s World: Life in 18th century western Massachusetts COL. JOHN ASHLEY HOUSE, ASHLEY FALLS 413.298.3239
Join Ann-Elizabeth Barnes for a thoughtprovoking program about Elizabeth (Mumbet) Freeman, an enslaved AfricanAmerican woman who successfully sued Col. Ashley for her freedom in 1781. FREE with admission.
Saturday, September 17 | 9AM –3PM
The Highland Communities Initiative’s Third Regional Conference The Future of the Highlands: Lessons From Our Neighbors will feature ideas and inspiration from keynote speakers Jean Richardson of Vermont and Tom Bailey of Michigan, two national experts on rural community development and conservation. Pre-registration required. For more information call 413.268.8219 or email highlands@ttor.org. $25, includes lunch.
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Sunday, September 18 | 1PM
Behind the Scenes - Farm and Barn Tour at Naumkeag
Saturday, September 17 | 6:30–8:30PM
Nightlife on the Housatonic River
NAUMKEAG, STOCKBRIDGE 413.298.3239
Historic Resources Manager Will Garrison will lead a guided hike through the barn, potting shed, and kitchen at Naumkeag. Moderate hiking over uneven surfaces. FREE with admission.
BARTHOLOMEW’S COBBLE, SHEFFIELD 413.229.8600
Nighttime is the right time for wildlife on the river. As the sun sets at 7PM, a full moon will rise. Enjoy a moonlit paddle with a naturalist /guide and look for otter, muskrat, beaver and other wildlife. Please pre-register. Members: Adult $20, Child (10-16) $10. Nonmembers: Adult $30, Child (10-16) $15.
Saturday, September 24 | 9AM–12NOON
Volunteer Workday at Dinosaur Footprints
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Saturday, October 8 | 9AM –12NOON
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Trailblazing at Little Tom
Help clear Dinosaur Footprints of invasive honeysuckle and learn to identify the native plants along the Connecticut River shoreline. Bring gloves. Please pre-register. Saturday, September 24 | 9 AM–12NOON
Bear Swamp Invasive Control Workday
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Bear Swamp is known for its ecologically diverse forests. Join the Local Committee to attack some minor invasive plant problems and keep the property pristine. Please pre-register. Saturday, October 1 | 9–11AM
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Saturday, November 12 | 9AM–2PM
6th Annual NW Connecticut Waterfowl Census
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BARTHOLOMEW’S COBBLE, SHEFFIELD 413.229.8600
Join us as we begin construction of a new trail that will ultimately lead visitors through Little Tom's diverse landscape. Bring gloves and wear sturdy footwear. Please pre-register.
Learn to identify waterfowl on a field trip to several lakes in NW Connecticut with experienced birders. Dress warmly. Please call in advance. FREE to all.
Sunday, October 9 | 1–3PM
Saturday, December 3 | 8AM–4:30PM
Fall Foliage at Petticoat Hill Reservation and Mill River
Ski Season Starts at Notchview
PETTICOAT HILL, WILLIAMSBURG 413.684.0148
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We will hike and explore the history of both Petticoat Hill and the Skinner Dam site. Meet at Petticoat Hill Reservation. Moderately strenuous; bring lunch. FREE to all.
Notchview opens for early season skiing on 30 km. of trails with 22 km. groomed for classical and skating. Call for conditions or visit WWW. XCSKIMASS . COM . Members FREE. Nonmember: Adults $10, Child $3.
Nordic Training at Notchview
NOTCHVIEW RESERVATION, WINDSOR
NOTCHVIEW, WINDSOR 413.684.0148
Saturdays, October 15 & 22 | 7–9PM
Join USSIA certified coach Ed Hamel for dry land ski training and technique. Geared toward classical skiing with some skating information. Bring ski poles and water. Please pre-register. FREE to all.
Owl Prowl – In Search of the Silent Flyers
Saturday, December 10 | 12NOON–4PM
BARTHOLOMEW’S COBBLE, SHEFFIELD 413.229.8600
NOTCHVIEW RESERVATION, WINDSOR
Owls have an amazing ability to hunt swiftly, accurately and silently in the dead of night. We’ll learn how certain physiological traits support these capabilities; we’ll listen to the calls of great-horned, barred, saw-whet and screech owls and try to draw them in. With luck, we may see one of these silent flyers. Please pre-register. Members: Adult $4, Child FREE. Nonmembers: Adult $6, Child $2.
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Sunday, September 25 | 1–4PM
6th Annual Autumn Antique Appraisal BRYANT HOMESTEAD, CUMMINGTON 413.634.2244
Kimball’s Auction and Estate Services appraises art, furniture or other collectibles for an instant assessment of your valuables in the red barn. Refreshments available. Appraisals cost $5 for one to two items or $7 for up to a limit of three items.
Notchview Christmas Tree Sale
We have a good selection of 5’ to 7’ organically grown trees. If you can’t make it on that day give us a call. $20.
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