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WINTER 2002
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of Reservations A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS AND DONORS OF THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS www.thetrustees.org
Highland Communities
Initiative
The Highlands is a rural landscape
unknown to most of us. Forget
—
strip malls drive the length of
this region and you'll find just
two stoplights.
©TTOR/C.WYMAN
Stretchingthewidth of nJune 2000, The Trustees launched the Highland experienced land protection specialist who will work
Massachusetts between Communities Initiative (HCI) as a pilot program with individual town boards and land trusts. HCI
the Connecticutand to preserve the landscape and rural heritage of will also commission a study to document the
the Highlands ofMassachusetts. Impressed by community benefits ofadditional conservation,
Housatonic rivervalleys,
HQ's early results, the Wyomissing Foundation and publish design guidelines for compatible single-
the Highlands region
(Wyomissing, PA) recently awarded The Trustees a family development in the Highlands.
consistsofrural
second grant to expand the program. Over the next According to Fand Protection Specialist Charlie
landscapesand compact
four years, the foundation will disburse $1 million Wyman, the second grantcreates a major opportunity
villagecenters. to continue HCFs efforts. to further assist these communities in preserving
"We're tremendously excited about the ongoing their rural quality oflife. But he notes that even
support ofthe Wyomissing Foundation," says with this level of funding, HCFs resources are only
Western Regional Director Steve McMahon. "Their sufficient to catalyze regional conservation efforts.
continued backing allows us to make an enduring Protecting the land will require far greater resources.
difference in the region." "Still it's hard not to be optimistic," says Charlie.
HCFs initial work focused on assessing landscape "In September, more than a hundred town and land
resources and threats among the region's 38 towns trust leaders attended a regional conference sponsored
and launching a regional website, by HCI in Cummington. That level ofcommitment
www.highlandcommunities.org. Additionally, a small indicates a strong desire to protect the natural and
grants program and ongoing research supported working landscapes ofthe region."
regional conservation and land-use planning efforts.
The second grant will support existing programs For more information about HCI and to learn how
and fund new initiatives. HCI will offer technical you can help,contactCharlieWyman at413/587-071
assistance in the form of additional training and an ([email protected]) orvisitwww.highlandcommunities.org.
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KENDALL'S CORNER EDUCATION NOTEWORTHY
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TitleofArticle J^, 10Years ofEducation PRESERVATION NewsShortsfrom
on Martha'sVineyard Naumkeag Restoration Around theState
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WINTER 2002 VOLUME 10 NO.I
KENDALL'S Massachusetts Land Trust Conference in
CORNER March (seepageS), when we'll host hundreds Foundedin 1891.TheTrusteesofReservations
ofland conservation professionals and isamember-supportednonprofitconservation
organizationthatpreserves,forpublicuseand
volunteers in Worcester to exchange ideas enjoyment,landscapesofexceptionalscenic,
and experiences, sharpen skills, and renew historic,andecologicalvalueinMassachusetts
our shared commitment to conservation. andworkstoprotectspecialplacesacrossthe
— state.Today.TheTrusteesowns,manages,and
Our s—uccess won't come solely or even interprets91 reservationstotalingover22,400
primarily from professional conservationists. acresofland,andprotectsmorethan 13,000
the In the race for space, anyone can be a acresthroughtheuseofconservationrestrictions
on200parcelsofprivateland. TheTrusteesof
Race for Space* partner, as you'll discover in the following
Reservationsisnotanagencyofstategovernment
pages. Most ofthe protected land reported in Werelyforsupportentirelyuponmembership
this issue was donated by private landowners dues,contributions,grants,reservationreceipts,
According to the Executive Office of who chose to be our partners. Across the specialevents,andendowments.
Environmental Affairs, more than 3.0 million state, nearly 500 volunteers joined forces on Forinformationaboutbecomingamemberor
acres, about 50% ofour state, are not November 3rd to make our third annual torequestachangeofaddress,pleasecontact
permanently protected and are up for grabs. Conservation Works!workday a huge success. theMembershipOfficeat978/921-1944,email
[email protected],orvisitourwebsite
Ifcurrent trends continue, roughly one-third And on Martha's Vineyard, the Claire atwww.thetrustees.org.
of those acres could be developed by 2010. Saltonstall Educational program is exposing
Clearly, we are in a race for control of school children to the wonders ofnature and SpecialPlaces,February2002.Volume 10,Issue
the remaining open space in Massachusetts. training the nextgeneration ofconservationists. Number I.SpecialPlaces(ISSN 1087-5026) is
publishedquarterlyanddistributedtomembers
Over the next ten years, land conservationists As important as it is, conservation is time anddonorsofTheTrusteesofReservations.
will square offagainst the forces ofunplanned consuming, something that we know most of Copyright©2002.Allrightsreserved.Printedon
growth and sprawl to determine the nature you do after your regularwork. We appreciate recycledpaper
ofour landscape for generations to come. your effort, and I encourage you to celebrate Weinviteyourarticles,photographs,
Either we will save the scenic, historic, and our conservation successes. Make time to comments,andsuggestions.
ecologic resources that make living in take your family or friends to search for Pleasesendthemto:
Massachusetts so wonderful, or we will snowy owls among the dunes on Crane SpecialPlaces
Headquarters LongHill
lose them forever. Beach in Ipswich. Spend a weekend cross- 572EssexStreet
No single conservation organization can country skiing at Notchview in Windsor. Beverly.MA01915-1530
win the race alone. Protecting our heritage Or simply enjoy the solitude of a nearby tel [phone]
fax [phone]
ofdiverse landscapes over the next decade reservation. As our founder Charles Eliot
[email protected]
will require the synergy that comes from knew so well, the special places we and
partnerships ofconservation organizations, others protect are a precious antidote to
AndyKendall TomFoster
foundations, government agencies, and most our harried lives. ExecutiveDirector Southeast
ofall, individuals. And these partnerships Finally, I hope you'll enjoy the new look John Bradley RegionalDirector
need to be proactive. We must examine our of this issue ofSpecialPlaces. We're working DirectorofMembership
ChrisKennedy
communities and build partnerships before to create a more dynamic and enjoyable SarahCarothers Islands
DirectorofPlanned RegionalDirector
the surveyor's flags sprout in our favorite newsletter (just in time to cover the unveiling Giving
neighborhood field. ofthe Doyle Conservation Center in John McCrae SteveMcMahon
As a leader in land protection, The Leominster, which we'll feature in the spring DirectorAdomfinFiisntarnacteio&n RWeegsitoenranlDirector
Trustees must act as a catalyst for change. issue). As always, please contact me with ActingDirectorof
In this issue, you'll read about a few ofthe your ideas and opinions. FieldOperations WayneMitton
AnnPowell Northeast
many proactive partnerships we're engaged DirectorofDevelopment RegionalDirector
in. Through the Highland Communities MichaelTriff DickO'Brien
Initiative, we're working with local conserva- CommunicDairteicotnosro&f Central
RegionalDirector
tionists to preserve a rural landscape and Andy Kendall Marketing
way of life. In the Greater Lowell region, Executive Director WesWard
Directorof
we've joined with local governments to LandConservation
actively identify open spaces and connect
'John Bullard,theformermayorofNew Bedford
them for the greatest benefit oflocal residents. and a partnerwithTheTrustees,deserves credit MarkREudsisteolrl KDaetseigWnollensak
I'm personally looking forward to the forcoiningthisphrase.
Pleaserecyclethisnewsletterbypassingit
ontoafriendordonatingittoaschool,library,
business,orwhereveritmightbereadwithinterest.
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EDUCATION
Ten Years of Environmental Education in
Partnership with Martha's Vineyard Schools
I hhiis year, The Trustees' Claire The educational programs mix
Saltonstall Education Program (CSEP) classroom activities with field trips to
celebrated ten years of introducing the Trustees properties. At Menemsha Hills,
natural wonders of Martha's Vineyard to eager third graders explored the geology
Suzan Bellincampi and local schoolchildren
local students, parents, and teachers. The ofthe Island, while visits to the Cape
explore the Cape Poge Lighthouse.
school program was launched in 1991 with Poge Lighthouse taught second graders
an endowment from William andJane about maritime history and the
Saltonstall, in memory oftheir daughter mechanics of light. This past year, Suzan
Claire, who loved children and nature. also added field trips to landscapes under "Kids are the stewards of
Thanks to their generous endowment, conservation restriction, such as the
CSEP has been able to provide free, Menemsha Hills Brickyard. tomorrow. Let them see,
—
hands-on, place-based education programs "Working with kids is great they
experience, and understand the
to the Island's schools. This past year, 30 have a true appreciation and enthusiasm
—
teachers and 438 students roughly 25 for nature," says Suzan, who honed her
beauty and diversity of their local
percent ofthe elementary student environmental education skills with the
—
population on the Island participated in Peace Corps in Niger, West Africa. landscapes and wildlife. Protection
a blend ofeducational programs, special Student and teacher feedback suggests
projects, and community outreach efforts. that Suzan successfully nurtures that and conservation will follow."
"CSEP lets nature be the teacher and wonder and appreciation.
the outdoors ourclassroom," says Environ- To learn more aboutCSEP,to volunteer,
mental Education and Interpretation ortogetstudents involved,contact Suzan Bellincampi
Naturalist Suzan Bellincampi, who has run Suzan Bellincampi at508/693-7662 Regional Environmental Education
the program for The Trustees since 1999. ([email protected]). and Interpretation Naturalist
'inoimai
p
with salt marshes:the great blue heron,
Project Begins at World's End black-crowned night heron,ribbed mussel,
and mummichog."
reed (Phragmites) that provides little value
The project involves a partnership
hi forwildlife. betweenTheTrustees and several public
"The ecology of Damde Meadows has
and private entities,including the Natural
been compromised by poorwater circulation
Damde Meadowswas Resource Conservation Service,Massachusetts
and the prevalence ofPhragmites" says
onceahealthysaltmarsh Regional EcologistAndyWalsh."Restoringtidal Wetlands Restoration Program,Curry College,
teemingwithwildlife. flow will improve water quality and increase and several corporate partners including
ENSR International.To learn more aboutthe
habitat diversityfor plants and wildlife."
project,contactAndyWalsh at 78 182 -4076
In early summer of2002,box culverts 1
([email protected]).
Plans are underway atWorld's End in will be installed within two dikes located
Hingham to restore a salt marsh in the area atthe southwest end of Damde Meadows.
known as Damde Meadows.More than 350 The resulting tidal flow ofsaltwater from
years ago,this area was a healthy salt marsh Martin's Cove will diminish the habitat HELP RESTORE THE MARSH!
fed by tidal waters. Early colonists con- for Phragmites and allow the natural re- Additional funding is needed to
structed stone dikes to prevent saltwater introduction ofnative salt marsh grasses. completethe project.To make
from enteringthe meadows so they could "A healthy salt marsh will significantly adonation,please contact
grow hay. contribute to the overall scenic value of HeatherWager,978/921-1944
Today,Damde Meadows largely consists World's End," saysAndy."Ifall goes well, xl857 ([email protected]).
ofa shallow,brackish body ofwater we'll create a 14-acre habitatwhere visitors
surrounded by stands ofnon-native common can observe species commonly associated
SpecialPLACES WINTER 2002
News From Around the State
NSbKVAllON
conservation restrictions
BURNES PROPERTY, BARNSTABLE
Richard and Nonnie Burne?. generously donated a conservation
ookingoverthe.DeAngelis restriction preserving 42 acres ofwoodlands, fresh- and salt-
pertjifromAgassiz Rock. water wetlands, and a historic Olmsted-designed landscape
surrounding their home in Osterville. A lengthy undeveloped
stretch ofSouth County Road is conserved, as well as an
extensive shoreline of the Mill Pond estuary. This core area
—
additions to reservations ofwhat was once a much larger estate has been saved and
—
is being restored thanks to the far-sighted conservation vision
DEANGELIS PROPERTY, ESSEX of the Burnes family.
Douglas DeAngelis, of Ipswich, has given The Trustees more
than 15 acres adjacent to Agassiz Rock. The property provides a "THE OAKS," WELLESLEY
needed buffer on the north side of Big Agassiz Rock and includes Mr. Francis H. Williams generously donated a restriction on an
beautiful forested glens and hills. It represents a significant and 8.7-acre property, known as "The Oaks," within the Hunnewell
harmonious enhancement ofthe existing reservation. Doug is a Estates Historic District. This restriction is the 14th in a remark-
member of the Board and ofthe Acquisitions Committee of able series ofrestrictions given since 1974 by members ofthe
Essex County Greenbelt Association. However, he and Greenbelt Hunnewell family in the Lake Waban/Charles River area.
determined that The Trustees was the more appropriate custodian Together these
ofthis property because it abuts Agassiz Rock. Doug had restrictions protect
purchased the property several years ago to restrict additional nearly 190 acres.
encroachment on the Manchester-Essex Woods, an area ofgreat
concern on the part ofmany Cape Ann conservationists. WRAY FARM,
REHOBOTH
DOYLE RESERVATION, Robert and Irma
LEOMINSTER Wray generously
Miss Louise Doyle has donated a CR on
graciously donated a single- their 207-acre farm
family house on a one-acre in Rehoboth in
lot on Lindell Avenue. The December. The
house overlooks a scenic farm includes 50
meadow that forms a part of acres ofproductive
the49-acreDoyle Reservation. cropland, wood-
The house is being converted lands, meadows, and
to office space for use by more than one mile.of frontage along Rocky Run River and Oak
The Driscoll House in Leominster Trustees staff in the Land Swamp Brook. When asked about their desire to make the gift,
will provide officespacefor Conservation and Planning Mr. Wray responded, "Irma and I have had many good years on
Trusteesstaff. & Ecology departments. the farm, and we want to make sure the land stays the same."
The Trustees now hold five restrictions on farms in Rehoboth
DOUGLAS PARKER TRUST AND PHIPPS PROPERTIES,TISBURY and Swansea, totaling 410 acres.
The DouglasJ. Parker Conservation Trust, the legacy ofa man conservati on count m
committed to both conservation and public education on
Martha's Vineyard, donated to The Trustees a 2.4-acre property ACREAGE PROTECTED
on State Road. The property contains an historic three-bedroom LAND OWNED 91 reservations 22,491
cape (ca. 1762) and an early 19th-century barn. As part ofthe
LAND UNDER CR 202 parcels 13,314
transaction, Steven Phipps sold his abutting 1.2-acre property to
The Trustees for a bargain-sale price. The Parker property will ASSISTS 69 projects 10,243
be used for staff housing and as a workspace for The Trustees'
regional ecology and education staff. (as of 1/15/02) TOTAL 46,048
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Planning^Qjr^ducational Programs at the
Soutb^a'st^rrflMzassachusetts Bioreserve
THE TRUSTEES URGES ITS MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
As part of its role in the new to take action and support the environmental
*4 Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve, provisions ofthe Capital Bond Bill,found in
The Trustees of Reservations will Section 2F of H.4213.Write to your state
acquire a 508-acre parcel and offer
representative to ask him/her to contact
educational and interpretive programs
on the ecology, history, and conser- Chairwoman Marie Parente (IOthWorcester:
When itopens in 2002,CopicutWoods \ation value of the 13,600-acre Bellingham,Hopedale,
will provideopportunitiesforyear- forested landscape. Although The Mendon,Milford) of Programs whose
round exploration. Trustees will not purchase its Copicut the House Committee fundingis stalled
Woods parcel until August 2002, on LongTerm Debt & until passage of
planning is underway for pilot programs in three areas: after-school programs in Capital Expenditures, the BondBill:
partnership with local social service agencies; a youth corps to serve as trail guides, and to urge thatthe
research assistants, and ambassadors; and volunteer "citizen science" projects. committee report this Open space
acquisition and
legislation favorably
stewardship
for House action this
flalss^husetts land trust conference
session. Conservation
Saturday, march 23, 2002 Partners Program
Section 2F of H.42I3 with nonprofits
Worcester academy Worcester, massachusetts
| provides $750 million Private forest
Join us fora day ofworkshops, seminars,and discussion for in authorizations for management
land trust board members, staff, and interested volunteers. capital expenditures for assistance
environmental
For registration information, contact Ginny Slack at Bioreserves
purposes by the EOEA
978/921-1944 x1863 or [email protected]. and its agencies over The Community
SORED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS LAND TRUST COALITION AND THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS the nextfive years.This Preservation Institute
includes $258.5 million
for open space acquisitions,APRs,and Self-Help
Quinebaug Woods
programs;$53 million for community preservation
Forty family members, activities;and $8 million for ecological stewardship.
friends, neighbors, and Funding for several programs that are essential for
staff were on hand as Ben protecting the environment are stalled until the
and Margaret Haller cut passage ofthe bill.These programs are a critical
the ribbon dedicating source offundingforTrustees conservation projects.
Quinebaug Woods in
Holland as The Trustees' The Bond Bill was referred to committee onJuly
90th reservation. The next
7,200 and,as ofpress time,had not been acted
1,
steps include developing a
upon.To check the current status ofthe bill,visit
land managment plan and
www.massaudubon.org and click on the News &
improving public access
Action page.
before the property is
opened to the public.
©TTOR/O-O'BRIEN
SIGN UP FOR AN EMAIL
Community Character Workshop a Success! ALERT! Send an email to
[email protected]
The Trustees and the Concord Museum sponsored a workshop in October for to receive an email alertfrom
conservation leaders from the nine-town area surrounding Concord. Participants
the Public Issues Committee
explored the meaning ofcommunity character, identified current threats, and
regarding Advocacy Issues.
brainstormed ways to preserve the character oftheir communities.
Foracopyof the proceedings,contact MichaelTriffat978/921-1944 xl889 ([email protected]).
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Restorations Planned for
the Summer House at
Naumkeag, Stockbridge
Preservation work on the Summer House
will include updating drainage systems and
repairing sagging stone foundations and
internal bracing. The Evergreen Garden will
be replanted with historic varieties of
perennials, shrubs, and trees.
"When we're through, the Evergreen
Garden will connect thousands ofvisitors to
hhaanks to a $75,000 matching grant the cool breeze from the ice stored in the the era ofthe Choate Family and the Gilded
from the Preservation Projects Fund of the lower level of the house, guests could Age of the late 1800s," said Regional
Massachusetts Historical Commission, enjoy a view of the Berkshires. The garden Historic Resources Manager Will Garrison,
plans are underway to restore the historic was later simplified by landscape architect who will help oversee restoration efforts.
Summer House and Evergreen Garden at Fletcher Steele in the 1930s to fulfill Miss Listed on the National Register of
Naumkeag in Stockbridge. Mabel Choate's desire to update the Historic Places, Naumkeag is open to the
Both the Evergreen Garden and the garden's Victorian design. public daily from Memorial Day weekend
Summer House hearken back to the early The Summer House and Evergreen through Columbus Day. Admission for
days ofthe grand estate, which was Garden have suffered from 115 years of members is free.
designed in 1885 by architect Stanford exposure to the elements. Overgrown and
White as an idyllic summer retreat for dyingplants have hidden the design intentof HELP RESTORE THE GARDEN!
Joseph and Caroline Choate. The Summer the garden. And investigation with a remote
House overlooked a formal garden of camera revealed that a collapsed drain line Despite the matching grant,we still need
evergreen topiary, hedges, and geometric in the center ofthe garden is undermining funds to complete restoration work.To
perennial beds, originally designed by the garden's large fountain and threatening make a contribution,contact Ina Drouin,
Nathan Barrett in the 1880s. Refreshed by the drainage system ofthe main house. 978/921-1944 xl857 ([email protected]).
PARTNERSHIP EXPLORES REGIONAL to inventory and evaluate open space in Lowell and eight
OPEN SPACES NETWORK FOR LOWELL surrounding towns in the Northern Middlesex region.
Two initial meetings were held in December,with
TheTrustees of Reservations is partnering with the participants representing a cross section ofthe region. Towns in
Northern MiddlesexCouncil ofGovernments (NMCOG) Larissa Brown,ChiefRegional Planner at NMCOG, the Greater
to assess open space in the Greater Lowell region and agrees thatthe partnership holds great promise."We are Lowell Region
develop strategiesto create a regional open space network.
very pleased to be working withTheTrustees to enhance
"We're lookingforgaps in the existing protection BILLERICA
regional open space opportunities and to promote
and management ofscenic,historic,and ecologically CHELMSFORD
collaboration in preservingthe natural and cultural
significant landscapes," saidTrustees Land Protection DRACUT
landscapes ofour region," she said.
Specialist Chris Rodstrom."New opportunities for DUNSTABLE
The partnership is funded by a generous $30,000
coordination and open space initiatives may emerge by grant toTheTrustees from theTheodore Edson Parker PEPPERELL
examining local projects in a broader regional context." Foundation and a $15,000grant from NMCOG.A draft TEWKSBURY
And he hopes that the partnership may also serve as a
strategy and plan report are expected by mid-2002. TYNGSBOROUGH
model approach forTheTrustees for other urban and
WESTFORD
suburban areas in Massachusetts. To learn more about the project,contact Chris
Over the next year,TheTrustees and NMCOG will Rodstrom at 978/840-4446 ([email protected]).
work with local conservation groups and municipalities
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! SUNDAY,APRIL 28 10 am to 2 pm ^TT; last remnantsofaonce-prosperousVineyard industry.
Look for this symbol near events Bah Humbug Brush Party,Part II Reservationsare required;space islimited. FREE toall.
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Help removeovergrown Christmastrees. Weather SUNDAY,APRIL 28 I pm to 3 PM
permitting,we may burn someofthe brushwe've Vernal Pool Exploration
piled up.Bringworkgloves,bowsaws,loppers,and MENEMSHA HILLS,CHILMARK
THIRD SATURDAY ofthe MONTH,MARCH 16 a baglunch. Wearworkclothesand workboots. 508/693-7662
through NOVEMBER 16 9amto NOON ^77 Meetatthe MillerForestTractparking loton Butler Whatarevernal poolsandwhyaretheyso important?
(On March 16,pleasemeet 10amto3 PM) Road.Please pre-registerbyApril 25.FREE to all. Wewill investigatethisspecialtypeofwetland habitat,
Pierce Park'sVolunteer Gardener Program lookingforinvertebratesand amphibians. Wearshoes
PIERCE PARK,DOYLE RESERVATION,LEOMINSTER SATURDAY,MAY II 9 AM to 4 pm thatcangetwet.Meetatthe MenemshaHills parking
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party,winterbarbeque,and discussionofupcoming chips,and removetrash.Bringworkgloves,bowsaws, Mytoi Spring Planting and Garden Cleanup
projects.Bringgloves,pitchforks,loppingshears& bow pruningsaws,loppers,and abaglunch. Wearwork MYTOI,CHAPPAQUIDDICK 508/693-7662
saws.Wearold workclothes and bringfoodto cook clothesand boots.MeetattheTullyLakeCampground, Celebrate springwith a dayofplantingand caringfor
overthefire! Meetjust insidethegateposts.Pre- Royalston.Please pre-registerby May5.FREE toall. the Island's onlyJapanese-stylegarden.Bringwork
registerbyMarch 14. FREE toall. SATURDAY,MAY II 10AM to 2 PM w gtloovprees-raengdistsehro.velFsR;EwEetowiallll.provide lunch.Please call
SATURDAYS,MARCH 23, APRIL 13 RRaoinckDatHe:ouMsaye1A2dthditionTrail Day
and MAY 18 9 am to 4 PM ROCK HOUSE RESERVATION,WEST BROOKFIELD
TullyTrailVolunteerWorkdays
978/840-4446
TULLYTRAIL,ROYALSTON 978/840-4446 Join usfortrail workand a peekatthe new58-acre SATURDAY,MARCH 16 I pm
Help us clearbrush and install footbridges,directional addition! Bringworkgloves,bowsaws,and loppers, WinterWildlifeWalk atThe Crane Estate
sliogpnpse,rasn,danndewprbulnaiznesg.sBarwisn,gawnodrakbgalogvelsu,ncbho.wWesaawrs, aRnodutaeb9a.gPlleuansceh.pMree-ertegaitsttehrebryesMearyva9t.ioFnREeEnttroanalcl.eon TChAiSsTL2E-hoHuIrL,L,3I-mPiSlWeICgHuid9e7d8/w3a5l6k-w4i3ll5eIxplorethevaried
heavyworkshoesorhikingbootsandworkclothing. habitats ofthe Castle Neckareaonthe Estate.We'll
MeetattheTullyLake Campground,Doane Hill Rd., focus onwinterseabirds,hawks,owlsand mammal
Royalston.Pre-registerby March 15.FREE toall. tracks.Walknotappropriateforyoungchildren.
SATURDAY,APRIL 6 10 am to 2 PM SUNDAY,FEBRUARY 24 I I am to 12:30 pm Registration isnotrequired.MeetatCastle Hill
Tully Lake CampgroundVolunteerWorkday Squibnocket PointWalk parkingarea.Members:FREE.Nonmembers:$5 percar.
TULLY LAKE CAMPGROUND,ROYALSTON 978/840-4446 SQUIBNOCKET POINT CONSERVATION RESTRICTION, SATURDAY,MARCH 23 6 pm
Help re-openthecampground bycreating5 newsites, CHILMARK 508/693-7662 Romeo &juiiet Continued
settingup existingsites,and creatingacolor-codedtrail Two milesofscenic shoreline and over 140acresof An Evening ofTrial & Dinner
system.Bringworkgloves,shovels,handsaws,loppers, dunes and maritime habitathave been protected by
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Spring Clean-up atThe Old Manse inthe Ballroom oftheGreat HouseatCastle Hill.The
THE OLD MANSE,CONCORD 978/369-3909 SATURDAYS,FEBRUARY 16,MARCH 16 trialwill befacilitatedbythe NewHampshireShakes-
The British (tourists) are coming! Patriot's Day SATURDAY,APRIL 13 peare Festivalwiththeaudience asthejury!Aportion
weekend kicksofftheseason atthe Old Manseand Marine Debris Surveys at East Beach ofthe proceedswill benefitthe New Hampshire
we need helptogetthegrounds readyforthe big CAPE POGEWILDLIFE REFUGE,CHAPPAQUIDDICK Shakespeare Festival.Ticketprice includeswine&
day. Bringworkgloves,rakes,and shovels.Pre-register 508/693-7662 cheese hour,afull coursedinnerdessert,and an
byApril 4.FREEtoall. HelpThe CenterforMarine Conservation monitor unpredictable eveningoftheater. Tablesseatupto 10
trashthatwashesup on ourshores. This local beach guests.Unless purchasingatablefor 10,privatetables
MONDAY,APRIL 15 7:30 am cleanup ispartofafive-yearstudyat80sitesacross are notavailable.Advancedticketpurchase is required.
Patriot's Day Celebration the US. Volunteersare needed monthlyand afour- wSeatingislimited.Members:$100.Nonmembers:$125.
THE OLD MANSE,CONCORD 978/369-3909 wheel drivevehicle is helpful,butnot required. OH ROMEO...!VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
Join inthe 227thcelebration ofthe BattleofThe Old Timesofsurveyvary.PleasecontactSuzan Bellmcampi Weare lookingforthreeTrusteesmembers
North Bridge. Regulartoursrunfrom I Iam - 5pm. byphoneorviaemail [email protected]. experienced asattorneysorjudgestofillthefollowing
The Old Manse opensFriday,April 12throughtheend rolesforRomeo &JulietContinued: Attorneyforthe
ofOctober;Mondaythrough Saturday, 10amto 5 PM. SUNDAY,MARCH 17 I pmto 3 PM prosecution;Attorneyforthedefense;andJudge.No
Sundaysand holidays noonto 5 pm.Members:FREE. Brickyard Hike linestomemorize-justbringyourexpertiseandgood
Nonmembers:adult$7.senior$6,child(6-12) $5. MENEMSHA HILLS,CHILMARK 508/693-7662 humor PleasecontactJenniferKytebyMarch Istat
Explorethe remainsofMenemsha Hills Brickyard,the 978/412-2564.
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BEGINNING INAPRIL SATURDAY,MAY II 10 amTO 3 pm TUESDAYS,MARCH 12, 19,26, APRIL 2,9
Long Hill Horticultural Lecture 14thAnnual Long Hill Plant Sale 9:30 am to II am
andWorkshop Series andAuction WEDNESDAYS,MARCH 13,20,27, APRIL3, 10
LONG HILL,BEVERLY 978/92I-I944 LONG HILL,BEVERLY 978/921-1944 9:30 am to II am
Registerearlyforthese popularlecturesand join usforourannual plantsaleand auction Mom & Me Mornings I
workshops on manygardeningsubjects.Checkout featuring unusualtrees,shrubs,and perennials. TURKEY HILL,HINGHAM 78I/82I-2977
ourneweveningworkshops!Call fora brochureand Comeearly! PLEASENOTE:THE PLANT Parentsare invitedto attendthisexcitingprogram
furtherinformation. SALEISONSATURDAY!FREE to all. with your4 or5yearold. Wewill exploreWeirRiver
Farm andtheforestand field areas oftheWhitney&
SATURDAY,APRIL 13 5pm to 8pm SATURDAY,MAY 18 10 am TO 2 pm ^— ThayerWoods.Havefunwith yourchildthrough
The BestofCastle Hill:Food &WineTasting The Stevens-Coolidge Place yy simplegamesand projectsandgain abetter
CASTLE HILL,IPSWICH 978/356-4351 Annual Plant Sale understandingofthe naturalworld.Space is limitedto
Enjoyadelectablesamplingoffinefoodsandwines THE STEVENS-COOLIDGE PLACE,NORTHANDOVER 8parent/childpairs.Registrationrequired. Members:$25.
from someofthearea's mostacclaimed caterers 978/682-3580 Nonmembers:$35. Secondchildadd50%.
featured on Castle Hill's Private EventCatering List. Perennials,old roses,and unusual annualswill be
Delightyourtastebudswhile savoringthesoundsof forsale atthis always-popularevent.Enjoythe SATURDAY,MARCH 16 NOON to 5 pm
ajazztrio intheopulentsurroundings ofthe Great springgarden displaywhile shopping.Plant sale AnimalArtistry Day
HouseatCastle Hill.Advanceticketpurchase is preview beginsat9am.Comeearly! FREE to all. WEIR RIVER FARM,HINGHAM 781/821-2977
required.Members:$40.Nonmembers:$50. Attention artists! Getup closewiththeanimal-models
TUESDAY,MAY 21 8:30 am to 11:30am onthefarm.Parkatthe lotatthe end ofTurkey Hill
SATURDAY,APRIL 13 8am to 10:30am Exploring the Birds ofAppleton Farms Lane,then walkto barnyard.Callto registerand,if
Appleton Farms Early Spring Birdwalk APPLETON FARMS,IPSWICH & HAMILTON necessary,to make special parkingarrangements.
APPLETON FARMS,IPSWICH & HAMILTON 978/356-5728 978/356-5728 Members:FREE.Nonmembers:$2.
ExplorethevastfieldsandwetmeadowsofAppleton Duringthis 3-hourwalkthrough diverse habitatswe
Farmsforearlyspringbirds.Wearelikelytoencounter will lookforavarietyofbird species.Co-sponsored TUESDAYS,APRIL 23,30,MAY 7, 14,21
over-wintering,migratory,and residentbirdsofall kinds. withtheJoppaFlatsEducation CenterPre-registration 9:30 am to II am
Pleasedressappropriately.Meetatparkingareaon required;space is limited.Meetingplaceto be WEDNESDAYS,APRIL 24,MAY 1,8,15,22
Highland Street.Pre-registration required.FREE to all. Mdeetmebremrisn:ed$;14am($a2p4wfiolrltbweo).seNnotnumpeombnerresg:ist$rIat7ion. 9M:o30mam&tMoeIIMoarmnings II
THURSDAYS,APRIL 18 & 25 ($30fortwo). TURKEY HILL,HINGHAM 781/821-2977
SATURDAYS,APRIL 20 & 27 and MAY 25 See above descriptionforMom & Me Mornings I.
9 am to II AM
Appleton Farms Cultural LandscapeTour WEDNESDAYS,MAY 1,8, 15,22,29,JUNE 5
APPLETON FARMS,IPSWICH & HAMILTON 978/356-5728 After School Nature Club:Ages 6-7
VisittheAppletonfarmstead and learn aboutthe SUNDAY,MARCH 3 I PM WHITNEY &THAYERWOODSANDWORLD'S END
historicfarm buildings,operations,and landscape Orienteering Scavenger Hunt 781/821-2977
features.Wearcomfortableshoesorhikingboots. TURKEY HILL,HINGHAM 781/821-2977 See previousdescription forAfterSchool Nature
MeetatWaldingfield Road parkingarea. Gainmapandcompassskillsonanorienteering Club:Ages8-10
Pre-registration required.FREE toall. course. You andyourkidswill have a blastasyou
SATURDAYS,APRIL 20 & 27 and MAY 25 gtaoinfinndattuhrealtrheiastsourryekbnoxo.wlMeedegteaotftthheeTaurrekaeyinHiallquest ANPaRtuIrLe15DiTscHoRveOrUyGPHro1g9rams
I PM to 3 PM parkinglot. Registration required. FREEtoall. forAprilVacationWeek
Appleton Farms Hike Pleasecall 781/740-7233 formore information on
APPLETON FARMS,IPSWICH & HAMILTON 978/356-5728 WEDNESDAYS,MARCH 6, 13,20,27 thefollowingprograms.
EbunijlodyintghsisagnudiddeidverhsiekehoabfitthateshoifstAopripcleftaromnstFeaardms. WAfEtDeNrESScDhoAoYlSN,atAuPrReILCl3u,b1:0Ages 8-10 MBaornndyaayr,dATporuirl 1w5eir rIipvmertofa3rmP,Mhingham
Wearcomfortableshoesorhikingboots,Meetat TURKEY HILL &WORLD'S END,HINGHAM ParkingatTurkey Hill Lane lot.Members:FREE.
Highland Streetparkingarea.Pre-registration required. 781/821-2977 Nonmembers:$2.
FREEto all. Childrenwill love learningaboutecologyinthis Tuesday, April 16 9:30am
SUNDAY,MAY 5 10 am to 3 pm pprroojgecrtasm.Esaerciheswefeeaktuwriilnlgfgoacmuesso,nhiakedsi,fafenrdenntattoupriec MEexpmlboerresthaendSechaislhdroerne(uwnodrerld1'2s):eFnRdE,E.hingham
HeirloomAppraisal Day
with aconservation message.First3 weekswill Nonmembers:$4.50.
Co-sponsored with Skinner,Inc.,Auctioneers
andAppraisers ofAntiques and FineArt meetatTurkey Hill;last 3 weekswill meetat Wednesday, April 17 Ipmto 3 pm
CASTLE HILL,IPSWICH 978/356-435 World's End.Registration required. BarnyardTour weir river farm,hingham
Is itreallyan antique? Isitvaluable? Bringyourfamily Members:$30.Nonmembers:$45. ParkingTurkey Hill Lane lot.Members:FREE.
heirlooms,collectibles,andtreasuresforappraisal by Nonmembers:$2.
pTrhoefAesnstiioqnuaelssRforaodmshSokwi.nnNero;mreasneyrvoatfiwonhsormequaiprpeed.aron SMaUpNlDeAYS,ugMaAriRnCgH 10 I pm TLehtu'rssdGaoy,PoAnpdriilng!18norrIipsmrteose3rvpamtion,norwell
Large itemscan be substitutedwith aphotograph. WORLD'S END,HINGHAM 781/821-2977 FREEtoall.
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Nonmembers:$4.50.
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SATURDAY,APRIL 20 I0 am to 3 pm SATURDAY,MAY 18 7:30 am SATURDAY,APRIL 13 10 am to 2 pm
Charles River Canoe/KayakTrip Birding for Beginners VolunteerWork Day at the Cobble
ROCKY NARROWS,SHERBORN WORLD'S END,HINGHAM 781/821-2977 BARTHOLOMEW'S COBBLE,SHEFFIELD 413/229-8600
Arrive bycanoeand visit Rocky Narrowsforaguided Learn some helpful hintsforbasic bird identification Bringyourworkglovesand lendahand!Apicnic
hikeand picnic lunch.Bringyourcanoeorkayak,life andthen goonahiketo identifythe sightsand lunchwill be provided.FREE toall.
jackets,warm clothes,and picnic lunch.Limitedto 1 soundsofthemanybirdsat World'sEnd.Meetatthe
canoes.Somecanoesavailable forrental.Meetat Rte. rangerstation. Members:FREE.Nonmembers:$4.50. SUNDAYAFTERNOONS, APRIL 14
27 bridgeacrossthe Charles Riverin Medfield. Pre- THROUGH MAY 26 2 pm to 3 pm
registration required bycalling Bob Costello at BEGINNING INJUNE SpringWildflowerWalk at the Cobble
508/359-7815.FREE toall. Children's Summer Programs BARTHOLOMEW'S COBBLE,SHEFFIELD 413/229-8600
WORLD'S END &WEIR RIVER FARM,HINGHAM Explorethesuccession ofearlyspringwildflowers at
SATURDAY,APRIL 27 9 AM to 12 noon \A7/ Call 781/821-2977inApril forabrochureoffun theCobble.Topics include identification,biology,and
Spring Garden Clean-up educational summerchildren'sprograms! the medicinal uses oftheseplants,both pastand
BRADLEY ESTATE,CANTON 781/821-2977 present.Members:adult$3,child(6-16) $1.
Help revivethegardensfromtheirwinternap. Nonmembers:adult $6,child(6-16) $2.
Please bringglovesand snacks. Toolsand drinkswill
be provided. Meetatthe mam parking lot Please FRIDAY,APRIL 26 7 pm to 9 pm
call Marge Balzottito register.FREE toall. SATURDAY,MARCH 2 10 am START SATURDAY,APRIL 27 7:30 am to I 1:30 AM
Bread n' jam Ski Race SATURDAY,MAY4 7:30 am to I 1:30 am
SUNDAY,APRIL 28 pm NOTCHVIEW,WINDSOR 413/684-0148 Photographingthe NaturalWorld
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Vernal Pools forAdults Thefifteenth annual"Bread andJam"race. A20-km with John Green
NORRIS RESERVATION,NORWELL 781/821-2977 classical styleski race. Also a 10-km distancefor BARTHOLOMEW'S COBBLE,SHEFFIELD 413/229-8600
Getyourhandswetasyou learnthe significanceof those interested.Good fun foreveryone.Home This 3-sessionworkshop includesadiscussion of
these bodiesofwater You maydiscovercreatures bakedgoodsas prizes.Registration 9 am. photographic mechanicsand plentyoftimeto
you neverknewexisted! Meetatthe parking lot. Members:FREE.Nonmembers:$8. photograph inthefield.Springwildflowersatthe
Registration required.FREE to all. Cobble should be intheirprimeatthistimeofyear
SATURDAY, APRIL 20 9am to I pm \\7/ John Green has been exhibitingformorethan 30
SATURDAY,MAY 4 I pm ChapelbrookWork Day yearsand hastaughtworkshopsforthe Massachusetts
Meetthe Beekeeper CHAPELBROOK,ASHFIELD 4I3/684-0I48 Audubon Societyandthroughout New England.
WEIR RIVER FARM,HINGHAM 781/821-2977 Datesubjectto changedependingontheAMC's Pre-registration required.Members:$75.
Professional beekeeperJared Fitzgerald ofScituatewill calendar This isthe 14th annual workdaywiththe Non-members:$95.
teach you everythingyou everwantedto knowabout AMCatChapelbrook. There is a lotofworkto be
bee biology,beesociety,bee management,and much done onthe hikingand climbingaccesstrailson SATURDAY,APRIL 27 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
more! Seeworkingbee hivesandtaste local honey. Chapel Ledge. JointheAMCvolunteersforthis fun Astronomyand StargazingatBartholomew's
MeetatTurkeyHill Laneparkinglot. FREEtoall. worksession.FREE toall. Cobble with Stephan Martin
w BARTHOLOMEW'S COBBLE,SHEFFIELD 413/229-8600
SATURDAY,MAY 4 3 pm SATURDAY,APRIL 20 9am to I pm Stephan Martinteachesastronomyand runsthe
BarnyardTour Dinosaur FootprintsWork Day observatoryatWilliams College,join him foravisual
WEIR RIVER FARM,HINGHAM 781/821-2977 DINOSAUR FOOTPRINTS,HOLYOKE 413/684-0148 journeythroughthe nightskyand a livelydiscussion
The barnyard will be open!Join usforafamilytour Garlic mustard isa prolific biennial invasiveherbthat rangingfrom astrophysicsto Greekmythology.Bring
meettheanimals,and learn abouteach one.Parkat competeswiththe nativeherblayeratthe Footprints. binoculars,ifyou havethem,and dresswarmly.Pre-
the lotonTurkey Hill Lane.Members:FREE. Since it isone ofthefirstplantstogreen up inthe registration required.Members:adult$6,child(10-16)
Nonmembers:$2. spring,itcan be identified and hand-pulled.Come $3.Nonmembers:adult$10,child(10-16) $5.
with lightglovesand be readyfora lotofstooping
FRIDAY,MAY 10 9 am to I I am and pulling.FREE toall. FRIDAY,MAY 10 7 pm to 9 pm
Women'sWalk FIELD FARM,WILLIAMSTOWN 413/229-8600
ROCKY NARROWS RESERVATION,SHERBORN APRILthrough MAY- 1STAND 3RD FRIDAY,MAY 17 7 pm to 9 pm
JoinvolunteerAndreaCostelloon awalkthrough SATURDAYS OF EACH MONTH 7am BARTHOLOMEW'S COBBLE,SHEFFIELD 413/229-8600
RockyNarrowsto King Philip's Overlook.Learn The Birds ofSouthern Berkshire County FRIDAY,MAY 24 7 pm to 9 pm
aboutthe history ofthis beautiful spotoverlooking BARTHOLOMEW'S COBBLE,SHEFFIELD 4I3/229-8600 NOTCHVIEW,WINDSOR 413/229-8600
theCharles Riverand Rocky Narrows.Pre-registration journeythroughthevaried habitats oftheCobble Sounds ofa Spring Evening with Don Reid
required bycallingAndreaat 508/359-7815. Limited foran introductionto identification,vocalization,and Whatcreaturesmakeallthosestrange soundson a
to 10participants.FREE toall. the life historyofthe migratoryand residentbirds. springevening?Join regional ecologist Don Reidforan
Forbeginnersand expertsalike.Members:FREE. informativeand entertainingstrollthroughwoodsand
SUNDAY, MAY 12 I pm Nonmembers:adult$4,child(6-16) $1. wetlands.Pre-registration required.Members:FREE.
Mother's DayWalk Non-members:adult$6,child(6-16) $2.
WHITNEY&THAYERWOODS,HINGHAMAND COHASSET SATURDAY,APRIL 6 7 pm to 9 pm
781/821-2977 The Polar Bears ofChurchill SATURDAY,MAY 25 10 am
Enjoywalkingamidst blooming rhododendrons, BARTHOLOMEW'S COBBLE,SHEFFIELD 413/229-8600 The NaturalWorld at Naumkeag
azaleas,and ladyslippers in our"secretgarden"inthe Aslide presentation bynature photographerScott NAUMKEAG,STOCKBRIDGE 413/298-3239
woods.Meetatthemainparkinglotonroute 3A, Robinson,onthe polarbearmigration atChurchill, Experienceanaturalworld notoftenthoughtto be
acrossfromtheMobil station. Registration required. Manitoba.Learn aboutthe livesand habits ofthese connectedwith a historic house and landscape.A
FREEtoall. bearsaswell asthegeographic significance of great programforthewholefamily!Members:FREE.
Churchill.Pre-registration required.Members:adult$3, Nonmembers:adult$6,child(6-16) $2.
child(6-16) $1.Nonmembers:adult$6,child(6-16) $2.
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Welcome to NewTrustees StaffMember
Jane Szarythe,Accounts Payable Clerk
Conservation Works! 200
A Huge Success!
The third annual statewide volunteer day
was a great success.From Cape Poge on
Chappaquiddick Island to Naumkeag in
Stockbridge,volunteers gave more than ,800
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hours oftheir time.Thanks to everyone who
helped!We lookforward to seeingyou this
fall for ConservationWorks! 2002.
Events BenefitAppleton Farms WANTED: Appleton Farms
More than 400 people showed their Tour Leaders!
enthusiasm for restoringAppleton Farms Appleton Farms is lookingforvolunteers
in Ipswich and Hamilton byattendinga to help lead guided tours and share the
dinner dance and auction atthe Farm rich cultural and natural history ofthe
Formal in October.Over $150,000 was farm with the public!Volunteers will
raised through a"livestock" auction receive training inAppleton family history
(decorated silhouettes ofcows,horses, and techniques for delivering successful
sheep,and chicks),corporate sponsors, walkingtours.To learn more,contact
and other donations.Proceeds will help Caroline Donnelly at 978/356-5728
o MembersofGirlScoutTroop21I from Beverly support restoration ofthe farm. ([email protected]).
wereamongthe450volunteerswhoparticipated
inConservationWorks!2001
NewTrail at Norris Reservation
Volunteers and staffrecently celebrated the
USED BOAT: SuperintendentJim Groleau is
RockyWoods opening ofthe Gordon PondTrail on the 12-
lookingfora 14- to16-foot boatwith a 15-30 DogWalking acre parcel in Norwell donated by Ralph and
hp outboard (preferably in running condition).
Moratorium Betsy Gordon. _________
The boat is needed for summer travel
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between Misery Island and Manchester
A community people
harbor.Please contactJim at 978/526-8687
([email protected]). meetingwas held attended
in mid-February to the formal
GOOD QUALITY USED OFFICE FURNITURE: discuss draft recommendations fora dedication and
L_U We are lookingforgood quality desks,chairs, future dogwalking program at Rocky an estimated
filing cabinets,flatfiles,conference room Woods.Starting March 22nd,lookfor 150 visitors
table,refrigerator,etc,to furnish our new updates on the future policyon walked the
offices in Leominster.Ifyou have a donation, www.thetrustees.org ("News"),or new trail.
please contactAmelia Cushingat978/921- contact Becky Siebens at 781/828-5423 <
1944 ext. 1892 ([email protected]). ([email protected]). NorrisReservation,Norwell.
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French Garden Rehabilitation at the Stevens-Coolfdge Place
A" A*partofthe plans to rehabilitate the French Garden atthe Stevens-Coplidge Place in NorthAndover,
"- va multi-ton marble basin was moved back to its original location.Stop by this historic house duringthe
spring plantsaJe on M^y^8to see how the rehabilitation ofthe French Garden is proceeding