News of the Fells

Camp registration opens soon!

Our camp engages children in self-guided explorations of the forest, helping to develop their curiosity, critical thinking, and sense of connection with nature.

Registration opens on Monday, February 27th at 12:00 pm. 

Volunteer with us!

There are so many ways to give back to the Fells this month. Join us to collect data, remove invasive plants, and learn more about the Trail Adopter team. 

Join the Trail Adopter team at orientation on Saturday, February 18th.

Collect data with us on Saturday, February 25th.

Remove invasive plants on Saturday, February 25th. 

Photo by Massachusetts Archive, 1915. 

History Hill

Built in the 1840’s as a carriage barn, the Tudor Barn was once attached to a nearby mansion that is now gone. Most of the nearby dwellings were razed around 1912 as part of securing the watershed to protect Spot Pond’s drinking water.

Book Worms

Check out our new newsletter feature, Book Worms! Each month, we'll share a book recommendation that explores areas of the environment, nature, and the people that interact with our outdoor spaces.

This month, in celebration of Black History Month, we highly recommend reading Black Faces, White Spaces by Carolyn Finney. This book examines why Black folks are so underrepresented in and excluded from the outdoor and environmental spaces. Grab a copy from your local library or bookstore today!

Do you have a book recommendation you'd like to share? Let us know at friends@fells.org!

Say hello!

Catch us and these great organizations at the MOM's Organic Market grand opening on Friday, February 10th from 12 pm - 4 pm and Sunday, February 12th from 9 am - 12 pm in Burlington.

Five percent of all sales go to Mystic River Watershed Alliance, Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, The Trustees, and Friends of the Fells!

Photo by Ran Cui

Photo by Karine Thate

Events Calendar

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

• 2/6: Winter Nature Walk at Bear Hill and North Reservoir
• 2/6: A Winter Walk at Bellevue Pond with Boot Boutwell
• 2/7: Slowing Down in the Fells - Hibernation
• 2/7: Babes in the Woods Hike
• 2/8: Women's Morning Social Hike
• 2/10: Intro to Plant & Wildlife Monitoring with Earthwise Aware
• 2/11: Winter Forest Explorations with Earthwise Aware
• 2/11: Social Hike for Womxn
• 2/14: Babes in the Woods Hike
• 2/18: February Trail Adopter Orientation
• 2/21: Babes in the Woods Hike
• 2/22: Women's Morning Social Hike
• 2/23: Evergreens and Other Cool Plants at Long Pond
• 2/25: Winter Forest Explorations with Earthwise Aware
• 2/25: Volunteer with Us! Remove Invasive Bittersweet and Multiflora Rose
• 2/25: Collect Data with Us!
• 2/28: Babes in the Woods Hike
• 3/5: Run the Fells!

EVENTS UPDATE: Starting March 1st, we will host our events on Eventbrite. The registration process will be slightly different but easier! Please reach out friends@fells.org if you have any issues registering for future events.

Featured Instagram Photo

The Fells are full of colors! Check out this stunning photo by Instagram user @heyjude31.

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

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!