Get a sneak peak of our new website and learn more about upcoming events and hikes! No images? Click here There's still time to help us activate our Action Plan with a gift to our winter appeal today!Promoting the conservation, appreciation, and sustainable enjoyment of the Fells has never been more important. Help us meet our goal to raise $40,000 this winter to activate our Action Plan by January 31st. Thank you to all who have supported us so far! Get a sneak peak!We are excited to share a sneak peak to our new website, which is part of our brand re-design project. After many months of work, our new website updates the look of the Friends of the Fells' content for the first time in our organization's history. Welcome our new team member!Please join us in welcoming our new Community Engagement and Operations Manager, Maddie Morgan. Maddie comes to us as an avid hiker and runner of the Fells and with a background in nonprofit events, environmental education programs, and volunteer management. Please feel free to reach out and introduce yourself! Events Calendar UpdatesWe are pleased to announce the addition of more guided nature hikes to our events calendar for February: Become a Volunteer: Volunteers are essential to every aspect of what we do! We have a range of opportunities available year round for individuals of nearly any age, availability, and skills. 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. Reminder: The Friends of the Fells Board of Directors holds a monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of each month. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing protocols, these meetings are now conducted virtually. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, February 8th at 7:00 PM. If you are interested in participating, please contact friends@fells.org for instructions on how to join us! Help Us Protect the Fells: Our plans for the future are bold. They must be, to meet the pressing needs of our beloved “people’s forest.” To activate our Action Plan, we need to grow our financial capacity and double our staff. We're excited to share that a generous donor will match each $1 you donate with a donation to the R.J. Weggel Fund for the Friends of the Fells. This match only lasts through December, so please help us maximize this matching gift by making a gift today. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
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