Learn what's going on at the Fells, join us for a hike, and volunteer!
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News of the Fells
October 2022
Celebrate the fall with us!
Join us on Sunday, November 13th from 3-5pm to celebrate another great year of the Fells! We'll have fun nature-based arts and crafts, warm and cozy beverages and snacks, and drawings for exciting new Friends merchandise.
Another successful camp season ...
This summer, Fells Forest Camp offered eight, one week sessions for children between the ages of 4 and 12 years old, providing programming for 525 campers throughout the summer. Learn more about how this year's summer went below!
We've grown!
Meet our TerraCorps member, Ashley McCoy!
Ashley is very excited to serve with us as a Land Stewardship Coordinator through TerraCorps, an AmeriCorps program. She is from Salem, MA, and graduated from the University of New Hampshire (UNH) in May 2022 with a B.S. in Environmental Conservation and Sustainability.
Catch us at the Medford Harvest Your Energy Festival!
Come say hello on Saturday, October 15th from 12:00 - 3:00 pm at the Medford Harvest Your Energy Festival!
Data were provided by Earthwise Aware and the participants who contribute to its Biopollution participatory science program. Click the map to join the effort!
Biopollution in the Fells
The Fells Poop Patrol team of volunteers collects valuable data about the prevalence of dog waste in the Fells. Interested in seeing the data our volunteers have collected so far?
Featured Instagram Photo
Fall is here! Enjoy this beautiful shot by Instagram user Michael Datko @michaeldatko of the Fells in fall.
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.
Events Calendar
We have a full schedule of incredible guided events for you in October! Check them out below:
- 10/5: Women's Morning Social Hike
- 10/6: Protecting Biodiversity in Urban Forests with Earthwise Aware
- 10/8: Fall Forest Explorations with Earthwise Aware
- 10/10: Long Pond Walk with Winchester Trails
- 10/11: Babes in the Woods Hike
- 10/12: Hike 'n' Seek
- 10/14: Plant and Wildlife Monitoring with Earthwise Aware
- 10/17: Bird and Nature Walk Along Whitmore Brook
- 10/18: Babes in the Woods Hike
- 10/19: Women's Morning Social Hike
- 10/19: Trash Clean Up Day
- 10/22: Fall Forest Explorations with Earthwise Aware
- 10/24: Fall Nature Walk Along the North and Middle Reservoir in Winchester
- 10/25: Babes in the Woods Hike: HALLOWEEN
- 10/26: Hike 'n' Seek
- 10/29: Halloween Social Hike!
- 10/29: Social Hike for Women, Trans, and Queer Folks
- 11/13: Friends of the Fells Fall Open House!
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 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.
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.
