No Images? Click here News of the FellsMarch 2018 The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation is dedicated to the protection and harmonious use of the Fells; promoting awareness, policies, and programs to honor and preserve the ecological, historical, and recreational resources of this urban forest reservation. Photo Credit: George McLean www.fells.org 781-662-2340 friends@fells.org Forest Kindergarten and Youth Programs 2018Registration for spring and summer 2018 Forest Programming is open! Take special note of the special April School Vacation week session. Sign up now! For more information, contact 781-662-2340 or ann@friendsofthefells.org Volunteer and Job OpeningsWould you like to become more involved with the Friends of the Fells community? Read on for some of our highest need positions at the moment... March is MuddyIt's mud season! If you come across a stretch of muddy trail and cannot find an alternate route, please continue on your course and go straight through, versus around. Going around results in trail widening, negative impact on our vegetation, and is more likely to exacerbate erosion. Wear appropriate footwear and rock-hop where possible. Please do not mountain bike in the Fells during the month of March. Read this post from the archives for more tips for early spring... Volunteer and Donor Appreciation PartyWe had a great time at our big yearly volunteer “Thank you!” We couldn't do it without you... One FellsMillard Ring from DCR shares his poem about united love of the Fells... Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer PsallidasLearn more about newsletter editor Jennifer... Event CalendarHighlights include Signs of Spring at Bellevue Pond, led by Boot Boutwell, and the always popular Babes in the Woods hikes... Found in the Fells: MarchBryan Hamlin’s monthly nature guide... Meeting Reminder: The Friends of the Fells Board of Directors holds their meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at 7pm at the Beebe Estate at 235 West Foster Street in Melrose. The next meeting will be March 13. The meetings are open to active members, but please RSVP at friends@fells.org so we may address any space or accessibility concerns or to keep you updated on any changes. We’d love to see you there! |