News of the Fells

Be Kind!

We're leading an effort with DCR (Department of Conservation and Recreation) and other partners on a new outreach and communications campaign to encourage awareness and acceptance of other people in the Fells and to develop a stronger culture of environmental stewardship.

Volunteer with us!

There are so many ways to give back to the Fells this month. Join us for a Trail Adopter Orientation and learn how to collect data in the forest to help us better understand our impacts.

Collect data with us on Wednesday, January 18th. 

Join the Trail Adopter team at orientation on Saturday, January 21st. 

History Hill

In 1864, the Middlesex Fells Reservation and the Park System were created. Curious to learn more about the formation of the Fells and its pivotal role in establishing public parks? 

Photo by Karine Thate

There's still time to support the Fells!

A generous donor has agreed to match all gifts to our winter appeal, up to $15,000! This means your gift will be doubled, if received by January 31.

Featured Instagram Photo

There's beauty at all levels in the Fells! Check out this up close shot by Instagram user @thehartoftheearth.

Want to share your photos with us? Donate your photos to Friends of the Fells to be used in our communications, social media posts, and more. 

Photo by Gillian Lay

Photo by Sarah Ernst-Edwards

Events Calendar

We have a full schedule of incredible guided events for you in January! Check them out below:

• 1/10: Babes in the Woods Hike
• 1/12: Women's Morning Social Hike
• 1/13: Intro to Plant and Wildlife Monitoring with Earthwise Aware
• 1/13: Winter Nature Walk at Greenwood Park
• 1/14: Winter Forest Explorations with Earthwise Aware
• 1/14: Social Hike for Womxn
• 1/15: Winter Tree ID with Alex
• 1/17: Babes in the Woods Hike
• 1/18: Women's Morning Social Hike
• 1/18: Collect Data With Us
• 1/21: January Trail Adopter Orientation
• 1/21: Winter Hike: Skyline Series with Arc'teryx!
• 1/24: Rock Circuit Social Hike
• 1/24: Babes in the Woods Hike
• 1/25: Women's Morning Social Hike
• 1/28: Winter Forest Explorations with Earthwise Aware
• 1/31: Babes in the Woods Hike

Photo by Gillian Lay

Interested in leading your own group hike?

Do you want to lead your own hike of community members on your favorite trail? Let us know!