Special places : a newsletter of The Trustees of Reservations

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by  The Trustees of Reservations

of Reservations
Conserving the
Massachusetts Landscape
Since 1891
SPECIAL
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Volume 9, No.3 Summer 2001
A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
FOR MEMBERS AND DONORS OF
THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Herminio Isaac standsbefore hisvegetable plotatthe Leyland StreetCommunityGarden in Dorchester,
oneof39 communitygardensTheTrusteeswill help maintain overthe nexttwo years.
Trustees Begins Work on Community Gardens in Boston
Standing in the Leyland Street Community Garden in Dorchester, ofthe 39 community gardens owned and operated by BNAF.
Herminio Isaac grins broadly as he discusses his vegetables. "I like At nearbyJulian, Judson, Dean Streets Garden, in a mostly Cape
them all," he says, before displaying a seed packet ofhis favorites: Verdean community,Joe and Tereck repaired the brick walkway
California black-eyed peas. For the past 11 years, the Roxbury and a stone wall. After consultation with Tom, they decide to
resident from Puerto Rico has grown fresh produce at the commu- install a drainage area and return with a heavy truck to haul away
nity garden, where approximately 20 gardeners cultivate corn, organic debris gathered by the gardeners. Valerie explains, "Such
sweet peppers, cilantro, and okra. Although Herminio helped clear improvements signal that the garden is a permanent fixture in the
the one-half-acre garden "rock by rock" over the years, improve- landscape." As she surveys the garden, the weeds in one plot cause
ments often require special tools and expertise. On this spring day, her to worry that its long-time gardener may have passed away
Trustees Community Gardens SupervisorJoe Ciarametaro and his over the winter. Ifhe has, the garden's volunteer community
assistant, TereckJamison, are on hand to provide the expertise. coordinator will assign someone from the waiting list to his plot.
Joe and Tereck are part ofa pilot program, currently funded "Gardeners know about this place," says Valerie, "but we need
for two years, run by Boston Natural Areas Fund (BNAF) and The to create greater awareness in the community and find more
Trustees to maintain and improve community gardens in Boston. on-site partners."
Two days have been spent already at Leyland Street, trimming Several blocks away, atJardin de la Amistad, the group
boxwood hedges along the garden and using a chainsaw to inspectsJoe's pruning job on several mature trees. "It makes a big
transform a lot choked with tangled trees into a potential playing difference," Valerie concludes, as the light pours into the garden.
field. Today, Tereck is finishing up with a heavy-duty grass mower. A neighbor from Nuestra Communidad, an on-site partner for the
"It helps to have someplace safe for kids to play when their parents garden, stops by, and for a moment everyone pauses to admire the
are gardening," explains BNAF President Valerie Burns, who is on neat, cobblestone-lined garden in the center of busy Dudley Square.
hand with BNAF Community Gardens ManagerJeremy Dick to Overthe nextfew months,Tom andValerie will be workingto
discuss the early results of the partnership with Trustees Southeast raise awarenessofthe partnership and build on-goingsupport.To
Regional Director Tom Foster. learn howyou can help,contact BNAF PresidentValerie Burns at
So far, the results are "very promising," according to Tom. 617/542-7696 ([email protected]) orSoutheast Regional DirectorTom
Since early spring, Trustees staff have made improvements at 10 Fosterat 781/821-2977 ([email protected]).#~
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CORNER
The Notion ofAssists... Partnership in theWatershed Campaign in Buzzards Bay.
In the game ofice hockey, the player In a collaborative effort to protect at least 10,000 acres of land,
who scores the goal is not the only The Trustees is teaming up with the Coalition for Buzzards Bay
one who gets credit. The person who (a regional watershed association) and many local land trusts.
While we will not have an ownership interest in much ofthe
helped set up the scoring shot receives
what is known as the "assist." land saved through the campaign, our participation will provide
an important, unifying force in the region and will encourage
Recently, I took an informal poll
at this year's Massachusetts Land people to act regionally, rather than locally, to conserve
landscapes throughout the Buzzards Bay watershed. You can
Trust Conference and determined that,
as a community last year, we protected read more about the Watershed Campaign on page 3.
approximately 25,000 acres of land in the Commonwealth. As you can see, the role we play in facilitating or enabling
Thinking about the effort required to save this amount of land land conservation projects by other groups is part and parcel of
how we measure our success. Starting on page 4 in this issue,
brought the notion ofassists to mind.
Last year, The Trustees protected more than 4,000 acres. the Conservation Count will include land that has been protected
However, we played an assisting role in more than three-quarters as part of a Trustees assist.
ofthose acres. For every acre that we protected through owner- One word ofcaution. As important as they are, we cannot
focus only on assists. We will continue to work diligently to
ship or the purchase of a conservation restriction, more than
identify and protect future reservations and, we will look to
three acres were protected through a direct, substantial assist on
build strong connections between our reservations and the
our part.
people ofMassachusetts. However, the pace ofwork by the
Here are just two ofthe ways that we play a critical"assist" role broader land conservation community must be accelerated, and
in land conservation: our assistance will continue to be crucial to our collective success.
Bridge Loans forAgricultural Preservation Restrictions (APR).
Currently, 600,000 acres of farmland in Massachusetts are under
imminent threat ofdevelopment. By selling development rights on
their land to the state, farmers receive a lump sum ofmoney and
reduce their annual tax liability, thus helping to ensure that the Andrew Kendall
land continues to be used for agriculture. However, the state can Executive Director
take up to three years to pay for these rights while the farmer
often needs cash and tax relieftoday. The Trustees often plays a
bridge role by buying and then holding a convertible restriction
until the state comes up with money for reimbursal.
Foundedin 189I,TheTrusteesofReservationsisamember-supported AndrewKendall RegionalDirectors:
nonprofitconservationorganizationthatpreserves,forpublicuseand ExecutiveDirector ThomasFoster
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Summer 2001 Page 3
LAND
To respond to this threat, The Trustees has recently partnered
with the Coalition for Buzzards Bay to plan a regional land
CONSERVATION protection campaign: The Watershed Campaign. Andy Kendall,
Executive Director ofThe Trustees of Reservations, calls it a
natural partnership. "The Coalition began focusing on land
Coming Soon. ..A Partnership Campaign preservation to protect the Bay's water quality in 1998. The
to Protect Land Around Buzzards Bay Trustees' 1999 Land Protection Action Plan directed us to
increase conservation efforts in Buzzards Bay, recognizing the
Like many communities in Massachusetts, the Buzzards Bay region growing threats to special places in the region."
is defined by its landscapes. Scenic shorelines, cranberry bogs, Over the next three years, the Watershed Campaign could
coastal farms, and large woodlands provide a strong sense of lead to the preservation of more than 10,000 acres of important
—
place for the region's 360,000 inhabitants. These attractive and landscapes, habitats, and natural resources in the Buzzards Bay
—
ecologically important landscapes are expected to contribute to watershed. An education facility will be established to provide
the doubling ofthe region's population within the coming decade. programs and promote stewardship of the land. Newly protected
With less than ten percent ofthe Buzzards Bay watershed west of open space will be available to the public for passive recreation.
the Cape Cod Canalpermanently protectedfrom development, the Finally, a revolving land conservation fund will be established
projectedpopulation explosion couldforeveralter the landscape. to assist land trusts working within the region on future land
protection projects.
As part ofthe Watershed Campaign, The Trustees will work
to acquire two key reservations. In Wareham, the proposed
Theodore Lyman Reserve will provide access to Red Brook, one
ofthe region's most important fresh water fishery resources.
Copicut Woods, which The Trustees plans to acquire in Fall
River as part ofthe nearby Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve
(see update below), will house the Watershed Campaign's
education facility.
Mark Rasmussen, Executive Director ofthe Coalition for
Buzzards Bay, says the Watershed Campaign offers The Trustees
and the Coalition a rare chance to bring synergy to the local land
trusts and conservation agencies. "We'll rely on partnerships with
the ten local and regional land trusts, state conservation agencies,
and municipalities," says Rasmussen. "Public sources are
expected to account for approximately halfofthe overall
fundraising, meaning that every dollar donated to the Campaign
will leverage an additional dollar ofpublic funding."
For more information about the planning stages oftheWatershed
Campaign,contactTheTrustees' Kate Bateman, Director of
Eastern Conservation Campaigns,at 781/821-9041
([email protected]) or Steve Sloan, Land Protection Specialist,
at 781/821-9524 ([email protected]). $~
BIORESERVE UPDATE
Planning for the Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve in
Fall River is underway on two fronts. Over a three-month
period,a team ofconsultants conducted community
interviews and researched successful programs nationwide to
than 10,000 acres The BuzzardsBay identify key audiences,themes,and options for programming
Watershed Region, at the proposed visitors center at CopicutWoods.Visitthe
of important landscapes, withpotentialsites "Newsroom" section ofwww.thetrustees.org for a summary
forprotected land.
oftheir results.And the management planning team recently
habitats, and natural
held intensive workshops with experts in ecology,water
resources in the resources,and cultural resources to help develop a draft
management plan thatwill be readyfor public comment byfall.
Buzzards Bay watershed.
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D ASSISTS
News Around the State Throughout its history, The Trustees of Reservations has assisted
CONSERVATION other organizations, municipalities, and state and federal
governments in conserving landscapes ofscenic, historic, and
ecological importance. To reflect this increasingly important aspect
NEW RESERVATION ofour work, the Conservation Count will now include the acreage
protected through direct assistance from The Trustees. To qualify
Quinebaug
as an assist, our effort must include substantial assistance such as
Woods,
successful mediation or negotiation with landowners, conveyances
Holland
ofconservation land to other qualified entities, pre-acquisitions of
Quinebaug Woods conservation restrictions for governmental agencies, or
is the generous participation in joint fundraising efforts.
gift of long-time Applying these criteria, we have counted a total of 9,302
Trustees supporters acres that have been protected through our direct assistance over
Benjamin and the past 110 years. Recent examples ofTrustees assists include:
Margaret Haller,
Westport Rivers
whose family has
Winery,Westport
enjoyed the 37-
206 acres at the Russell
acre woodland
Winery and Buzzards Bay
property for
Brewery (see Special
several gener-
ations. From Benjamin Hallerand hiswife Margaret recently Places, Spring 2001) were
donated 37acres in Holland. protected by means ofa
atop the exposed,
pre-acquisition ofan
rocky ridge that runs through the center of Quinebaug Woods,
agricultural preservation
views emerge of Blake Hill to the east and Hamilton Reservoir
restriction (APR).
to the south. Large rock formations and a steep hillside extend
Additionally, three gifts
from the hilltop to the Quinebaug River, where visitors will be
of land totaling 12 acres
able to enjoy a meandering walk under a canopy ofmature
hemlocks. A large vernal pond at the western edge ofthe land were facilitated through
our Westport office on
provides a crucial breeding habitat for amphibians such as wood
behalf ofthe Westport
frogs and salamanders. Located next to the Holland Pond area
and near the Leadmine Wildlife Management Area, Quinebaug RussellWinery inWestport. Conservation Land Trust.
Woods will serve as an important addition between these two Stillman Farm, New Braintree
protected properties. The dedication of Quinebaug Woods as
The Trustees' affiliate, the Massachusetts Land Conservation Trust
The Trustees' 90th reservation is scheduled for this fall. (MLCT), purchased an APR from farmers Glenn and Genevieve
Contact Chris Rodstrom, Land Protection Specialist,at Stillman on two parcels totaling 14 acres. The purchase provided
978/840-4446 ([email protected]) for more information. the financing needed for the Stillmans to purchase the larger 12-
acre parcel, which was on the market. The MLCT has resold the
CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS
APR to the state.
Baker/Nielsen Property, Concord and Carlise
Chucklebrook Farm,Worthington
John Baker and Nina Nielsen graciously donated a conser-
The Trustees granted a loan of $50,000 to the Hilltown Land
vation restriction on their 10.3 acre property on the town Trust (HLT) to enable HLT to purchase an APR on 80 acres of
lines ofConcord and Carlisle. This property is adjacent to Chucklebrook Farm in Worthington. The loan will be repaid when
the approximately 1,200-acre protected Estabrook Woods. HLT transfers the APR to the state. §~
FUNDS NEEDED FOR HISTORIC STURBRIDGE SITE
conservation count
TheTrustees has signed a one-year option to purchase the two-acre Robert
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IACREAGE PROTECTED
Crowd home site in Sturbridge. From 1840 to I860,Crowd,a man of
LAND OWNED 90 reservations 22,165
African-American and NativeAmerican heritage,worked the graphite mine
LAND UNDER CR 96 parcels 12,820
at nearbyTantiusques Reservation for many years.More than 50% ofthe 1
ASSISTS 65 projects 9,303
required $30,000 has been raised.To learn howyou can help,contact
Chris Rodstrom,Land Protection Specialist,at978/840-4446 (as of7116/01) total 44,288
([email protected]).
Summer 2001 Page 5
STEWARD
produce enough chicks to create
a stable population at the Refuge.
New Management Plan And while 30,000 people visit the
Refuge annually, there are only
for Coskata-Coatue about 1,500 pairs of piping
Wildlife Refuge plovers worldwide, according to
Lloyd Raleigh, Islands Regional
For thousands of people each Ecologist.
year, the beaches at Coskata- To'better manage nesting
Coatue Wildlife Refuge on shorebird habitat, approximately
Nantucket Island are synonymous seven miles of roads, many redun-
with sun, surf, and solitude. For dant, will be closed permanently.
piping plovers, which nest exclu- An additional 3,500 feet will be
sively on shorelines, these beaches closed seasonally. "But," notes
are a matter of life itself. In an Underthe newmanagementplan,over-sandvehicleswill still beable Chris Kennedy, Islands Regional
toaccess Great Point.
effort to better manage nesting Director, "there are alternate
shorebird habitat while maintaining continued public access, roadways parallel to the closed sections of road. The plan does
The Trustees has begun the implementation ofa new manage- not prevent people from visiting the Refuge." The plan also
ment plan for the Refuge. The result ofan intensive three-month requires that dogs be leashed between April 1 and September 15
study, the plan calls for a selective reduction in roadways, tighter and under voice control during the rest ofthe year. Feral cats
regulations on dog walking, live trapping offeral cats, and will continue to be trapped and sent to the MSPCA for their care.
increased public outreach programs. "I'd say that 90 percent ofthe people I've talked with
Historically, visiting the Refuge required driving an over- understand the need for a new management plan and say that its
sand vehicle (OSV) along a network ofroadways, sometimes recommendations and policies make sense," says Kennedy. To
through prime or potential shorebird nesting habitat. Over the inform the local community ofthe upcoming changes, Trustees
past 12 years, the demand for OSV permits has increased by 250 staffvisited with local fishing-tackle shop owners and distributed
percent. At the same time1 harassment of shorebirds by roaming free maps and brochures detailing the management plan. Future
,
dogs and feral cats has risen. As a result, shorebird breeding education plans call for expanded public programs, tours, and
success has declined. Despite the potential ofthe Refuge's nine on-site interpretation. For more information on the management
miles of beaches, piping plovers have struggled in recent years to plan,contact the Islands Regional Office at S08/693-7662.£'
NEWOPENINGS ^^ trip planning details: From Rt. 128 (exit 20A), follow
Rt. 1A north for 8 mi. to Ipswich. Turn right onto Rt. 133 east
and follow for 1.5 mi. Turn left onto Northgate Rd. and follow
Hamlin Reservation,Argilla Road, Ipswich for 0.5 mi. Turn left onto Argilla Rd. and follow for 0.2 mi. to
entrance and parking (10 cars) on
A scenic view ofrolling fields and right. Formore information,
marshland greets visitors to this 135-
contactthe Northeast Regional
acre reservation, once active farmland. A
Office at 978/356-4351
short walk along a mowed path through
([email protected])
a grassy field leads to a historic dike that orvisitwww.thetrustees.org.§~
connects with nearby Eagle Island.
Though you may not spot an eagle, the
Reservation's extensive salt marsh,
drained by Labor-In-Vain Creek,
supports many wading birds, such as
glossy ibis and snowy and American
egrets. Follow the dike to Eagle Island, ^—v Ipswich
Hamlin Reservation
where livestock once grazed the island's
pastures. Today the island is covered by a white pine, oak, and
hickory forest and the cattle are long gone, but you're likely to
spot evidence ofdeer. Hamlin Reservation was the bequest of American egretsand
long-time Ipswich resident Octavia Hamlin. white-tailed deercan be
seen inthesalt marsh (1A)
when to visit: Year round, daily, sunrise to sunset. around Hamlin /Hamilton J?) *~>*-/'^33)s-Gloucester
Allow a minimum ofone hour. Reservation in Ipswich.
,
Page 6 SPEC Summer 2001
PUBLIC ISSUES
RECREATION
TheTrustees' Public Issues Committee,
20-Mile Tully Trail Nears Completion chaired byJack Delaneyand staffed by
WesWard and PegWheeler,reviews
After more than a year of hard work, The Trustees is close to determining a route for the Massachusetts bills related toTheTrustees'
last few miles ofthe Tully Trail, a new 20-mile loop trail in the North Qaubbin Region of mission and recommends those that
Central Massachusetts. "We're working to keep the trail in the woods," says Central should be supported or opposed.Wefocus
Regional Director Dick O'Brien, who has worked on the creation ofthe trail for many on a relatively small numberofimportant
years, "and we're committed to securing a route by fall." A trail map with interpretive bills to maximize our legislative efforts.
text will be published by The Trustees in the fall as well. This legislative session,Trustees staffwill
presenttestimony at hearings on the
More than 15 miles ofthe Tully Trail are currently open to hikers, linking such scenic
following proposals:
properties as Tully Mountain and Tully Lake with Doane's Falls, Royalston Falls, and the
Support:H.4218,Food and Farmland
Warwick State Forest. From the trail, hikers can even access the Metacomet-Monadnock
ProtectionAct. Contains numerous
Trail and follow it south to Connecticut
or north to Mt. Monadnock in New initiatives facilitating marketingof
Massachusetts agricultural products,
Hampshire. The Tully Lake Camp-
encouragingagricultural development
ground next to Doane's Falls in and preservation offarmland,and helping
Royalston enables visitors to spend the farmers succeed in the marketplace.
weekend hiking the trail and paddling.
Oppose:H.3029,S.628,S.629. Transfers
While the Tully Trail has opened
various Metropolitan DistrictCommission
new outdoor activities and views for
(MDC) functions to the Executive Office of
locals and visitors alike, planning it EnvironmentalAffairs and Mass.Highway
galvanized the regional conservation Department.Reallocation ortransferof
community and brought together such MDCfunctions shouldawaitthorough study
diverse partners as the U.S. Army Corps and reviewwithfull opportunityfor public
ofEngineers, which manages the dam at participation.
Tully Lake, and the Mount Grace Land
Support:H. I 159,H.3158,amending
Conservation Restrictionsand
New Hampshire Agricultural Preservation Restriction
ROYALSTONFALLS legislation. MakeAPRs morefinancially
TULLYTRAIL
Massachusetts attractivetofarmers,improve procedures
forthe release ofoutdated restrictions,
Royalston Falls,oneofthemanyscenic preventthe unintended extinguishmentof
Fitchburg
stopsalongthesoon-to-be-completed restrictions,and preventwindfalls toAPR
To
Boston TullyTrail. landowners who sell house lots intended
In hnhcrst
&/Granlrv Conservation Trust. Even as it was forfamilyfarm employees.
0 being built, the trail was a catalyst Support:S. 1716,amending Chs.6
1
Quablmi Clinton for land protection that probably 61A,6IB. Introduces a crucial "look-back"
would not have happened otherwise. period afterthe withdrawal ofland from
Reservoir "I get great satisfaction from these "current use" programs.A proposal
thinking that a hundred years from to develop the land duringthe period
I Worcester now people will still be experiencing would trigger the municipality's rightto
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Mountain. turning toward ongoing trail Support:S. 1 109. Raises public disclosure
maintenance. "The trail was first and foremost a grassroots effort, and I'm hoping that the requirements forArt.97 votes (votes that
trail will continue to inspire volunteerism." Projects to improve sections ofthe trail that permita change ofuse ofpublic lands).
are rocky, steep, or cross over wet areas will be scheduled in the coming months. Formore Membersand supportersare
information abouttheTullyTrail andtheTully Lake Campground,contactthe Central Regional encouragedtocontacttheirlocal
Officeat978/840-4446 ([email protected]).$~ legislatorsaboutthese bills. Formore
informationonthese bills,contactPeg
HELP FINISH THE TRAIL! Getthose hiking boots on! Volunteers are needed to Wheeler,Land Protection Specialist
forTheTrustees,at978/524-1869
complete theTullyTrail and perform trail maintenance.ContactAndy Ohlson
([email protected]).
TullyTrail Coordinator,at978/840-4446 ([email protected]).
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CALENDAR ISLANDS REGION
SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 2 - Pleasecall fortime
Moonlight Paddle
LongPointWildlife Refuge,WestTisbury,Martha'sVineyard 508/693-7392
UPDATED AND NEWLY SCHEDULED FALL EVENTS Don'tmissthe lastofthe popularfull moon canoe/kayaktoursacrossTisburyGreat
LISTED IN DATE ORDER BY REGION Pond! Space is limited and reservationsare required.Adultsover 16only,please.
Members:$27.Nonmembers:$30.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Look for this symbol near
events which offer volunteer opportunities! SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 9 - I pm to 3 pm
Fall Mushroom Meander
CENTRAL REGION MenemshaHills,Chilmark,Martha'sVineyard 508/693-7662
join local mushroom hobbyist Phil Smith on ahiketofindand identifymushrooms.
SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 9-12 noon to 4 pm Space is limited and reservationsare required.Meetatthe Menemsha Hills parking
loton North Road.FREEtoall.
6thAnnual Old Manse Family Day and Harvest Party
The OldManse,Concord 978/369-3909 SUNDAY,OCTOBER 14 - pm to 4 pm
I
Therewasaheartyenjoyment...inobservingthegrowth ofthecrook-neckedwinter Menemsha Hills Rocks!
squashes,from thefirstlittlebulb...untiltheylaystrewn upon thesoil...hidingtheir Menemsha Hills,ChilmarkMartha'sVineyard 508/693-7662
headsbeneath the leaves...Sowrote Nathaniel Hawthorne in hisjournalwhile Charles Ratte,retiredgeologist,will leadahiketothebeach anddiscusslocalgeology
livingatTheOld Manse.Join usforan afternoon exploringthe Hawthornes' and identifyrocks.Meetatthe MenemshaHillsparkingloton North Road.FREEtoall.
garden and playing 19th-centuryoutdoorgamesand activities.FREEto all.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER - 4 pm to 5:30 pm
SATURDAYS,SEPTEMBER 15, OCTOBER 20, & NOVEMBER 17 Sunset Stroll atTisbury GrIeat Pond
9 AM to NOON ,
j LongPointWildlife Refuge,WestTisbury,Martha'sVineyard 508/693-7662
Pierce Park Pick-Up
Saygoodnighttothesun and hellotothefirstoftwofull moons duringthe blue
PierceParkatthe DoyleReservation,Leominster 978/840-4446 moon month ofNovemberMeetatthewinterentrance parkingloton Deep
This isthe beginningofan ongoingvolunteereffortto enhancethe newly Bottom Road.FREEtoall.
created neighborhood parkatthe Doyle Reservation. Volunteerswillworkon
maintenancetasksand improvementprojectsatthe parkBringhand pruners, NORTHEAST REGION
loppingshears,and rakes,andwearworkclothes.Bringyourown brown bag
lunch,we'll supplybeverage and agoodie.FREEto all. SUNDAYS IN SEPTEMBER - I pm to 5 pm
Paine HouseTours
SUNDAY,OCTOBER 7 - 9 am to noon ThePaine HouseatGreenwoodFarm,Ipswich 978/356-435
MONDAY,OCTOBER 8 - 9 am to 2 pm Explorethis newlyopened first-period house musuem and itsarchaeological
TerrificTimes atTully treasures in celebration ofMassachusettsArchaeologyWeek(Sept.29 -Oct.6).
TullyCampground&TullyTrail,Royalston 978/840-4446 Members:FREE.Nonmembers:adult$5,child/student/senior$3.
Celebratethe completion oftheTullyTrail on Sundaywith ahikefollowed bya
cookoutatTullyCampground.On Monday,enjoythefall sceneryon acanoe ride TUESDAYS IN SEPTEMBER - 10 am
uptheTully Riverto Long Pond followed byahike upJacobs Ridgeand ontothe Long Hill Horticultural Lecture Series
the"Ledges"forlunch.ReservationsnecessarybySeptember29 forthecookout. LongHill,Beverly 978/921-1944
Limited canoe rentalsavailableforTully Riverride.Membersand Nonmembers: Pre-registration is requiredforthefollowinglectures.Refreshments served from
adult$15 forthecookout,child $10. 9:30amto9:45am. Pleasecallfordetails.
September 18 Alien Invasions:A Lookat New England's Invasive
SUNDAY,OCTOBER 14 - I I AM to 3 PM Rain Date October21 Exotic Specieswith Chris Mattrick
Peaked Mountain Birthday Party
PeakedMountain,Monson 978/840-4446 September25 Everythingbutthe Kitchen Sink:Recipesfor
Great Mixed Borderswith Louis Raymond
Peaked Mountainturnstwothisyear! Celebratewith us! Guided hikes,programs,
and activitiesforall ages,and,ofcourse,birthdaycake! FREEto all. THURSDAY,SEPTEMBER 13 - 5 PM
FRIDAY,OCTOBER 19 & SATURDAY,OCTOBER 20 - 6 pm to 8 pm Crane BeachWalks &Talks:The Sunset,Sand,and Botany!
An Old Manse Murder Mystery (Walk duration: Approximately 2 hours)
CraneBeach,TheCrane Estate,Ipswich 978/356-435
The OldManse,Concord 978/369-3909
Join usformurderand mayhem playingaG.K.ChestertonVictorian parlorgame. Enjoythe sunsetasan ecologistleadsyouthroughthe interiortrailsthatcrisscross
Thisfamilyprogram offers more laughsthan shudders.Mysteries begin every20 thedunes.Learnto identifyvarious plantlifethatlives inthis unique environment.
minutesand lastabout40 minutes.Reservations recommended.Members:adult This 2-3 milewalkis moderatelystrenuous.Recommendedforadultsand children
$5,child (6-12) $2.50.Nonmembers:adult$10,child (6-12) $5. over 12.Pre-registration required.Members: FREE. Non-members:$5 percar
SATURDAY,NOVEMBER 3 - 5:30 pm SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER 15 - 6 pm to midnight
Appleton Farms Farm Formal
Rock House Dinner& Auction
Appleton Farms,Ipswich 978/356-5728
Ye OldeTavern Restaurant,Main StreetWestBrookfield
An annual eventnotto be missed! Bid ongoods and servicesfrom local Celebrateand supportthe protection ofAppleton Farmsbyattendingthefirst
Appleton Farms Farm Formal.Evening includessheep herdingdemonstration,
businesses,artists,and craftspeople,and delicious bakedgoodsfrom Friendsof
simulated livestockauctionwith auctioneers FredWinthropand DirectorAndy
the RockHouse.Cocktailsat5:30 pm,dinnerat6 pm. AuctioneerJoe Craigof
JH&ouSseEnRteesreprrviasteisowni.llPlbeeagsienctahlleDaeucbtbiyonWeartl7i:n0g0aptm.97A8ll/8p4r0o-c4e4e4d6sfboernerfeistertvhaetiRonosc.k Kpernoddaulcl,e,coaunndtrdyanbcuifnfgettoditnhneercrboywdC-rpeleedasCiantgeSrheirnse.iSncplaucdeinigsflriemsihteAdpapnldeton Farms
$15.00 perperson includes dinner reservationsare required.Attire:countryfestive!$150 perperson.
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SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 16 - pm SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 16 - pm
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Paine House at Greenwood Farm Dedication Ceremony Frederick Law OlmstedWalk
The Paine House atGreenwoodFarm,Ipswich 978/356-435 World's End.Hingham 781/821-2977
Join usforthis re-scheduled dedication ceremony.Theopeningmarksthe com- Alan Banks ofthe FrederickLawOlmsted National HistoricSite in Brooklinewill
pletion ofamulti-yearstabilization ofthis importantlate FirstPeriod (I620-1725) lead atourfocusingonthe historyofthe landscape and discussthe influence of
house.Tourswill beoffered until 5pm.Lightrefreshmentswill beserved.FREEtoall. Olmsted'swork. Although his planwas neverfullyexecuted,Olmsted'ssketches
areapparentuponthe landscapeofthis reservation.Pre-registerwith Marge
SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 23 - 9 am to 3 pm Balzotti at78I/821-2977.Meetatthe RangerStation.Membersand children
Castle Hill Concours d'Elegance y*/ under 12:FREE.Nonmembers:$4.50.
Castle Hill,TheCrane Estate.Ipswich 978/356-4351
Castle Hill hoststhe7thAnnual Concoursd'Elegance.Theeventisorganized by SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER 22-12 noon
theVintage Sports CarClub ofAmericaand sponsored bythe BMW Massa- Mushrooms!
chusetts Retailers. This exhibitofclassicand vintageautomobilesoffersadelightful NornsReservation.Norwell 7811821-2977
dayoutforeveryone! Bringapicnicorfood isavailableforpurchase.Formore Join mushroom-enthusiast Elizabeth Morse ofCohassetforthiseducational walk
information visitwww.castlehillconcours.com.Members:adult$I5,child $8. through Norris Reservation.Meetatthe parking lotatthe QoverandWestStreet
Nonmembers:adult$20,child $10. intersection.Pre-registerwith Marge Balzotti at78I/821-2977.FREEtoall.
SEPTEMBER 26 through SEPTEMBER 30 - 10 am to 8 pm SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER 29 - 9 am to noon
Landry &Arcari Oriental Rugs and Carpeting Event & Lectures VolunteerWork Day
Thursday,September 27-6:30 pm -TheArt & History ofOriental Rugs Whitney&ThayerWoods.Hingham 781/821-2977
Sunday,September 30- 2 noon - Getting Comfortable withAntique Rugs Learn bydoingasyou lend a handwiththe maintenance ofthis reservation.There
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The Barn atCastle Hill.The Crane Estate,Ipswich 978/356-4351 will beworkforeveryoneto do alongthe Milliken Memorial Path and othertrails.
Landry&Arcari,merchantsoffine rugsand carpeting,will beofferingacollection Lunch will be provided followingthework.Please sign up bycalling Marge Balzotti
offineoriental and contemporary rugsforsaleatthe Barn atCastle Hill. 781/821-2977.FREE to all.
Concours ticket-holders...besure tovisitthe Casino Ballroomduringthe Concours
dEleganceforapreviewofthisevent A portion oftheproceedswill benefit SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER 29 - 7:30 pm w
ongoinginteriorprojectsattheGreatHouse. An Evening atTurkey Hill
TurkeyHill.Hingham 781/821-2977
MONDAY,OCTOBER 8 - am to 4 pm BringyourfamilytoTurkey Hill forchildren'sactivitiesatsunsetfollowed bya
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Great House GuidedTours at Castle Hill campfirewith s'mores.FREE to all.
TCaosutrlethHiell,5T9h-eroCormaneStuEastratt-es,tyIlpeswGircehat9H7o8u/s3e56d-e4s3i5gned by DavidAdlerand SATURDAY,OCTOBER 13-12 noon to 3 pm
Family Day at the Farm ~y
learnthe historyofCastle Hill atthis lovelytime ofyear.Guided landscape
toursoffered at I I am and 1:30 pm.Members:FREE. Nonmembers:adult$7, WeirRiverFarm.Hingham 7811821-2977
child/senior/student$5. Pony rides,old-timegames,pie-eatingcontests,and apigscramblearejust some
ofthe activitiesyou and yourfamilywill enjoyonthisday. Theeventwill also have
SUNDAY,OCTOBER 14 - 10 am to 3 pm an educational componentwhileyou learn aboutthe barnyard animals.Parkingis in
Appleton Farms Family Fun Day y the lotattheend ofTurkeyHill Lane in Hingham.Members:$3.Nonmembers:$5.
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Appleton Farms.Ipswich 978/356-5728
Celebratethe season ofharvests and foliage in New England with familyand SUNDAY,OCTOBER 14-12 noon to 2 pm
South River Foliage Paddle
friends ofall ages atAppleton Farms! Enjoyhayrides,barnyard animals,children's
activities,music,dancing,food,and more.Eventand activitiesare FREE.Parkingfee. Contact BillStanton ofNSRWA at 781/659-8168
Trustees membersare invitedtojoin North and South RiversWatershed
SATURDAY,OCTOBER 20 - 0 am Association membersandTrusteesvolunteerBob Costello onthis South River
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AWalk on the Hill leisurelyautumn canoetrip.Bringyourown canoe/kayak,lifejackets,warm clothes,
(Walk duration: Approximately 2 hours) and picnic lunch.Limitedto 10 canoes. Pre-registration required bycalling Bill
CastleHill,The CraneEstate,Ipswich 978/356-435 Stanton attelephone numberabove.Group meets at I 1:30am atCVS parking lot
EnjoythesplendorofCastle Hill andthe New England fall foliagewith aguided on Rte. I39 in Marshfieldtoenterriverat Francis Keville Bridge.FREE to all.
landscapetour Visitnewlyrestoredtrailsthatspan Castle Hill. This 3-milewalk SATURDAY,OCTOBER 27 - 10 am
is strenuous attimes.Recommended foradults and children over 12.Meetatthe Meet theVeterinarian
lowerparkinglotatCastle Hill.Pre-registration required,space is limited.
Members:FREE.Nonmembers:$10 percar. WeirRiverFarm,Hingham 781/821-2977
Thefarm's localveterinarian will be conductingthe annualvisitand check-upof
SOUTHEAST REGION the barnyard animals.Find outwhatcare is required forsuch animalsas horses,
sheep,and llamas.Bringyourquestionstothisonce-a-yearopportunity!
Members:FREE.Nonmembers $2.
TUESDAYS,SEPTEMBER to OCTOBER 9
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WEDNESDAYS,SEPTEMBER 12 to OCTOBER 10 TUESDAYS,NOVEMBER 6 to DECEMBER I I - 3:30 pm to 5 pm
Mom & Me Mornings - 9:30 am to II AM WEDNESDAYS,NOVEMBER 7 to DECEMBER 12 - 3:30 pm to 5 pm
Mom & MeAfternoons - pm to 2:30 pm After School Nature Club
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WeirRiverFarmsandWhitney&ThayerWoods,Hmgham 7811821-2977 first3weeksatWhitney&ThayerWoods(MeetatparkinglotatendofTurkeyHillLn.)
Momsand dadsare invitedto bringtheirlittleone (ages 3'/2 - 5 years)to Last3weeksatWorld'sEnd,Hingham 781/821-2977
exploreWeirRiverFarm andthefieldsand forestsofWhitney&Thayer Childrenwill love learningaboutecologyinthis program seriesfeaturinggames,
Woods. Simple activitieswill bringyou andyourchild closertothe natural hikes,and nature projects.Eachweekwill focus on adifferenttopicwith a
world. Sign up soon asspace is limitedto 8 parent/child pairs.Pre-registerwith conservation message.Tuesdaysarefor6-year-old children;Wednesdaysarefor
Marge Balzotti at781/821-2977.Members:$25.Nonmembers:$35.Second child children ages7and 8.Groupsare limitedto 8 children.Pre-registerwith Marge
infamilyis 50%off.Meetatparkinglotatend ofTurkeyHill Lane in Hingham. 8 Balzotti at781/821-2977.Members:$30.Nonmembers:$45.
WESTERN REGION
FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER 28 - 9 am to 4 PM
FungiWorkshop with RickVan De Poll
DAILYTHROUGH SEPTEMBER - IOam to 5 pm Bartholomew'sCobble,Sheffield 413/229-8600
Garden Ornament Exhibit at Naumkeag Through acombination oflabexercises and field study,wewill learn howto identify
Naumkeag,Stockbridge 4I3/298-3239 certain species and discussthe role offungi as indicatorsofecological conditions.
Viewclassical andwhimsicalgarden ornamentsat Naumkeag,oneofAmerica's Pre-registration required.Members& Nonmembers:$100.
mostbeautifulgardens.Ornamentsavailableforpurchase.Members: FREE. Non-
members:adult$6,child (6-12) $2.50. SATURDAY,OCTOBER 6 - I I am to I pm
Fall Foliage at Petticoat Hill
SUNDAYSTHROUGH SEPTEMBER - 9 am to 12 noon PetticoatHill,Williamsburg 413/684-0148
CanoeTrip on the Housatonic River Join usforthistwo-mile hike and learnthe historyofPetticoat Hill andthe Mill
Bartholomew'sCobble,Sheffield 413/229-8600 RiverMeetatthe Petticoat Hill Road parkinglot. This isa moderatelystrenuous
Joinanaturalistforan interpretivecanoetripontheHousatonicRiverWeprovide hike:please bringlunch and plentyofwater. FREEto all.
thecanoes.Wearappropriateclothingand bringbinoculars.Pre-registration required.
Members:adutt$15,child (10-16)$10.Nonmembers:adult$25,child (10-16) $12. SUNDAY,OCTOBER 7-12 noon to I pm
Caring forYourAntiques
SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 9-1 pm to 5 pm TheWilliam Cullen BryantHomestead,Cummington 413/634-2244
Victorian Children's Day Will Garrison,Western Region Historic Resources Managerwill explainthespecial
TheWilliamCullen BryantHomestead,Cummington 413/—634-2244 techniques usedto careforhistoric objectsandwill answerquestionsaboutyour
Bringthefamilyand experienceaVictorian summerday children'sgames, treasured items.Bringapicnic lunch and enjoytheAntiqueAppraisalfollowing.
activities,stories,and special children'stourofthe Bryant Homestead and grounds. Members:FREE.Nonmembers: adult$2,child (12& under):FREE.
Refreshmentsavailable.All children mustbeaccompanied byan adult. Adults
accompanied bychildren:FREE.Member'schild:$5.Nonmembers child:$8. SUNDAY,OCTOBER 7 - pm to 5pm
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2ndAnnualAutumnAntiqueAppraisal
SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 9 - 9 am to 12 noon TheWilliam Cullen BryantHomestead,Cummington 413/634-2244
CanoeTrip with CharlesW.G.Smith Kimball'sAuction and EstateServicesofEasthamptonwill assessart,furniture,or
Bartholomew'sCobble,Sheffield 413/229-8600 othercollectiblesforan instantappraisal ofyourvaluables. Thereisnoentrancefee,
Join authorand naturalistCharlesW.G.Smith forarelaxingand informativetour butappraisalswill cost$5foronetothree itemsor$7foruptoalimitoffiveitems.
ofthe Housatonic Riverbycanoe.Pre-registration required.Members:adult$15,
child (10-16) $10.Nonmembers:adult$25,child (10-16) $I2. SUNDAY,OCTOBER 14 - I pm to 3 pm
What's on the Other Side?
FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER 14 & SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER 15 ChesterfieldGorge,Chesterfield 413/684-0148
HawkWorkshop Ourexplorationwilltake us both on and offthetrail so bringsomewater;asnack,
Fridayeveninglecture and slide show:7:30 pm to 9 PM and be preparedfora moderatelystrenuous hike.MeetattheGorge parkinglot.
Saturdayfield identification: 10am to 2 pm Members:FREE.Nonmembers:adult$3,child (6-12) free,includesone-daypass.
Bartholomew'sCobble,Sheffield 413/229-8600
Inthistwo-dayworkshop,wewill beginwith an eveningslide presentation on OCTOBER 19 through 23
hawkidentification and spend Saturday inthefield.Dresswarmlyand bringa Birding the Mid-Atlantic Coast
snack.Members:adult$6,child (10-14) $2.Nonmembers:adult$10, Join Regional Ecologist Don Reid andthe MassachusettsAudubon Society's
child (10-14) $3. BerkshireSanctuaries DirectorRene Laubach on abirdingquestoffall migrants
SATURDAYS,SEPTEMBER 15 through OCTOBER 13 alongthe mid-Atlanticcoast.Pleasecall Don at413/229-8600formore information.
10 am to 2 PM SATURDAY,OCTOBER 20 & SATURDAY,NOVEMBER 3
Hawks - Field Identification 8 pm to 9:30 pm
Bartholomew'sCobble,Sheffield 413/229-8600 Night Hike - Owl Prowl
Joinwestern regional ecologistDon Reid foran introductionto field identification Bartholomew'sCobble,Sheffield 413/229-8600
andthe life histories ofthesefascinatingbirdsofprey.Dresswarmlyand bringa Listen and learn aboutthesounds ofthe night.Greathorned owlsare courtingthis
snack.Members:FREE.Nonmembers:adult$6,child (6-12) $2. timeofyeanandwe maygetluckyandfind oneoftheseamazingcreatures.Dress
warmly.Members:adult$3,child (6-12) $I.Nonmembers:adult$6,child (6-12) $2.
THURSDAY,SEPTEMBER 20 - 7:30 pm
Observations from the Podium: What's Hot and FRIDAY,OCTOBER 26 & SATURDAY,OCTOBER 27
What's Not in English Pottery WaterfowlWorkshop
Naumkeag,Stockbridge 413/298-3239 Fridayevening lectureand slide show:7:30 pm to 9 pm
StuartSlavid, Vice President,DirectorofFineCeramics,and DirectorofEnglish Saturdayfield identification: 10am to 2 pm
and Continental Furniture and Decorations atSkinner,Inc.,will give an illustrated Bartholomew's Cobble,Sheffield 413/229-8600
lecture on European Ceramics,includingexamplesfromthe Naumkeagcollection. Thistwo-dayworkshop beginswith an eveningslide presentation,to preparefor
Stuartcan also beseen asan appraiseron PBSAntiquesRoadshow.Space is thefieldworkshopon Saturday. Some carpoolingwill be necessary.Dresswarmly
limited,reservations required.Members:$5.Nonmembers:$10. and bringasnack.Pre-registration required.Members:adult$6,child (10-14) $2.
Nonmembers:adult$10,child (10-14) $3.
WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 26 - 9 am to 4 pm
LichensWorkshop with Phil May SUNDAY, NOVEMBER I I - 10 am to 2 pm
Bartholomew's Cobble,Sheffield 4131229-8600 FourthAnnual Northwestern Connecticut Waterfowl Census \V\J/
Thisintensive daylongworkshopwill focus on identification oflocallycommon ; Bartholomew'sCobble,Sheffield 413/229-8600
leafy,shrubby,and hanginglichens.Participantswill learn howto recognizeafew Formorethan fiftyyears,the Hoffman Bird Club in Pittsfield hasbeengathering
generaon sightand howtogo aboutkeyingto species.Inthe lab,wewill dissect dataon migratorywaterfowl inthisarea. This isagreatopportunityto learn about
lichensto lookatthe algae andthefungi.Phil Mayisawidelyrecognized expert identifyingwaterfowl,theirlife histories,and migratoryhabits.Wewill carpoolfrom
on lichens.Pre-registration required.Members& Nonmembers:$100. 9 Bartholomew'sCobble.Volunteerswelcome! FREEtoall.
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NOTEWORTHY-
News & Shorts ofAll Sorts
Cape Poge 200th
Welcome to NewTrustees Staff Members
Anniversary a Huge
Michelle Evans, Human Resources Manager Success Great weather on
Craig Henkels, Senior Financial Analyst May 26 contributed to a large
and enthusiastic turnout for the
Awards and Grants 200th anniversary ofthe Cape
TheTrustees received a 2001 Massachusetts Poge Lighthouse on Chappa-
Historical Commission PreservationAward for quiddick Island, Martha's
Phase 2 ofthe Casino Restoration Projectat Castle Vineyard, as over 500 visitors
Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich. toured one ofthe world's few
remaining wooden lighthouses.
The Ipswich Historical Commission presented the Casino Ball TheTrustees,Cartier,and
1 1thAnnual Mary Conley PreservationAward to the Committee for the Casino Ball hosted a
TheTrustees for our outstanding preservation efforts
black-tie event celebrating the completion
at the Paine House at Greenwood Farm, Appleton
ofthe Casino wall restoration at Castle Hill
Farms,the Brown Cottage,and the Casino Complex at
in Ipswich.Proceeds from the Ball benefit
Castle Hill.Named for long-time IpswichTown
on-going restoration projects at Castle Hill,
Historian Mary Conley,the award isgiven"to encourage a National Historic Landmark.Ifyou haven't
and award restoration in the Ipswich Community."
seen the newly restored Casino wall,
A Preservation Grantfrom consider taking one ofthe tours offered at
the Essex National Heritage the Crane Estate,listed on page 8.
Commission will help
conserve the griffin sculptures
Hot Offthe Press!
at Castle Hill.The sculptures
Publications Manager Kate
were a giftfrom employees of
Wollensak and Publications
the Crane Co,to Mr. RichardT.
Assistant Catherine Trembicki
Crane,Jr.upon completion ofthe Great House in check the proofs for the 2001
1928. Paul Manship,the artist,worked out ofNewYork
edition ofThe Trustees of
and Gloucester,MA and is best known for hisArt Deco Reservations Property Guide.
Prometheus at Rockefeller Center.
Finally,Steve McMahon,Western Regional Director,
accepted a $2,000 donation on behalfofTheTrustees
from BigY Foods,Inc., Springfield,forworkTheTrustees A New Look! When you visitour
has done in conserving land inWestern Massachusetts. properties this fall,check outthe new
The money came from the proceeds ofthe Paul H. "look" ofTheTrustees'field staff! Assistant
D'Amour Memorial Charity GolfTournament. SuperintendentJim Freeborn,Regional
AdministrativeAssistantJulie Phillips,and
Ranger Bill Buckley model their new
VOLUNTEERISM uniforms at Castle Hill in Ipswich.
CONSERVATION WORKS!
3rd Annual
Works! flyer in your mailbox in late
Mark your calendars! The Trustees' third annual Conservation September. Next, pick a project at
Works! statewide volunteer workday will be held this year on one ofthe reservations listed on
Saturday,November 3,from 9 amto I pm. Last fall, the flyer and call the listed
more than 500 volunteers worked over 2,200 contact person to register for the
hours at 20 reservations. Projects ranged from work crew. Finally, show up at the
raking leaves and improving trails to removing reservation at 9 AM on November 3 ready to
trash from shorelines. It's the perfect chance to work. Bring a light snack, water, work clothes,
improve your favorite reservation (or get to know and any tools suggested in the flyer. The Trustees
a new one), meet other members, and enjoy some will supply work gloves (yours to keep!) and all
exercise in the fresh air. the guidance you need to make a difference.
Helping out is simple and doesn't require any
special skills. First, look for the Conservation VolunteersfighttrailerosionatNoanetWoodlandsin Dover.