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News of the Fells
March 2023
Camp registration is now open!
Our camp engages children in self-guided explorations of the forest, helping to develop their curiosity, critical thinking, and sense of connection with nature.
This year we are using a new, easier registration system and we are offering new programming. Now, we need your support for our new scholarship fund!
Grab your spot before sessions fill up!
Volunteer with us!
There are so many ways to give back to the Fells this month. Join us to collect data on Fells usage and biopollution on March 11th, learn more about the Trail Adopter team on March 18th, and remove invasive plants on March 25th.
Photo by Ashley McCoy
We need your help!
Do you enjoy writing? Editing? Proofreading? Managing social media accounts? Then we need you! We're looking for volunteers to join our Communications Committee to write blog posts, proofread communications, and help manage our social media presence.
Book Worms
This month, in celebration of Women's History Month, we recommend reading Grandma Gatewood's Walk by Ben Montgomery. This book tells the incredible story of Emma Gatewood. Gatewood was the first person to hike the Appalachian Trail (AT) three times in the mid 20th century. She is a hiking legacy whose prominent criticism of parts of the AT led to its improved maintenance and its continued existence to this day.
Do you have a book recommendation you'd like to share? Let us know at friends@fells.org!
History Hill
In 1959, the Interstate 93 was constructed and split the Fells into two parts. Interstate 93 was built as car culture became dominant in the United States. Areas in and surrounding the Fells were destroyed in order to accommodate the new highway and the thousands of cars for which it would provide passage. Stay tuned next month for more information about 93 in the Fells!
Photo by Liane McCarthy
Events Calendar
We have a full schedule of incredible guided events for you in March! Check them out below:
- 3/5: Run the Fells!
- 3/7: Babes in the Woods Hike
- 3/8: Women's Morning Social Hike
- 3/10: Intro to Plant & Wildlife Monitoring with Earthwise Aware
- 3/11: Winter Forest Explorations with Earthwise Aware
- 3/11: Collect Data With Us!
- 3/14: A Late Winter Walk with Boot Boutwell
- 3/14: Babes in the Woods Hike
- 3/15: Women's Morning Social Hike
- 3/18: Trail Adopter Orientation
- 3/19: Nature Journaling!
- 3/20: Welcome Spring at Bellevue Pond with Boot Boutwell
- 3/21: Babes in the Woods Hike
- 3/21: Transition into Spring with Spring Ephemerals
- 3/22: Women's Morning Social Hike
- 3/23: A Stroll at Bear Hill
- 3/25: Winter Forest Explorations with Earthwise Aware
- 3/25: Remove Bittersweet and Multiflora Rose
- 3/28: Babes in the Woods Hike
EVENTS UPDATE: Starting March 1st, we are hosting all our programs and events on Eventbrite. Please reach out to friends@fells.org if you have any issues when registering for events.
Featured Instagram Photo
The Fells are full of colors! Check out this stunning photo by Instagram user @thehartoftheearth.
Want to share your photos with us? Donate your photos below to Friends of the Fells to be used in our communications, social media posts, and more or tag us!
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!
Become a Volunteer: Volunteers are essential to everything we do! We have a range of opportunities available year round for individuals of nearly any age, availability, and skill. By volunteering with us, you will help to preserve the history, ecology, and beauty of the Middlesex Fells for generations to come.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Help Us Protect the Fells: Initiatives in our Action Plan come to life with your support.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Promoting the conservation, appreciation, and
sustainable enjoyment of the Middlesex Fells Reservation.
