We listened, and this is what you said

Late last year, we reached out to more than 4,000 Fells enthusiasts to gather feedback via an online survey. We asked you to share with us what you think we should be working on and how we can improve in our efforts to protect and enjoy the Fells. 

We were thrilled to receive feedback from more than 500 Fells supporters, and appreciate the thoughtful responses to our questions. 

Highlights from EwA's 2020 Conservation Work

Did you visit the Fells in 2020 to flee the confinements of Covid-19? If so, you likely saw more people, pets and cars than ever before, and you might have wondered how Nature is holding up in the reservation.  

A major citizen science research program has begun to collect the data to answer this question and others. Partnering with the Friends of the Fells, Earthwise Aware (EwA) naturalists and citizen scientists have just completed their second full year of field work in the Fells.

Fells Forest Camp 2021 Registration is Now Open

Registration for our 2021 Forest Camp summer programming is now open (and spaces are filling quickly!).

The Friends of the Middlesex Fells is committed to supporting families during this time, and the health and welfare of our participants and staff is our highest priority.  We will continue to build on our experiences from 2020 to create a safe and rewarding summer experience for all of our campers!

Maple Sugaring with Boot Boutwell

We are pleased to share a special "Late Winter" treat for you:  hike leader Boot Boutwell is offering a March "maple sugaring walk" exclusively for the Friends of the Fells community! 

Space is extremely limited, so act quickly if you are interested in attending!

Events Calendar Update

New guided hikes have been added to our March and April schedule:

• 03/14:  Birds and Animals of the Fells with Pete Costello 
• 03/24:  Signs of Spring at Bellevue Pond with Boot Boutwell
• 04/16:  Spring at Bellevue Pond with Boot Boutwell

And coming in April:

• Birding hikes at Greenwood Park and North Reservoir

Watch this space for more spring hikes to be announced.

Found in the Fells:  March

Bryan Hamlin’s monthly nature guide:

"By March, plants, animals and human visitors in the Fells are all getting antsy for spring, and frustrated by the distinct possibility of more snow at any time in the month. Hope is on the way however as spring officially begins this month and early signs of spring are everywhere..."

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