Special places : a newsletter of The Trustees of Reservations

12 Pages·1999·1.3 MB·English

by  The Trustees of Reservations

<\Despite scorchingJuly temperatures,
Boston press,conservation colleagues,
Trustees' members,and dedicated
volunteers assembled on Beacon Hill
forthe launch ofConserving Our
The Trustees CommonWealth:AVision forthe
Massachusetts Landscape.
of Reservations
Conserving the
Massachusetts Landscape
Since 1891
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The Trustees of Reservations at Long Hill, CharlieWyman,Chris Rodstrom,
Beverly. ^ GinnySlack,and Sarah Cole.
Landscape Protection Plan Offers Ambitious Conservation Vision
—
Against a backdrop ofalarming development trends urban and THE GREATER BOSTON AREA:
suburban sprawl, conversion of municipal and institutional open protection ofhistorically significant open space and designed
space to othe—r uses, loss of agricultural lands, and vacation home landscapes, especially those owned by religious and
development the Land Conservation Center ofThe Trustees of educational institutions and by government entities
Reservations announced last month an ambitious vision and additions to, and connections between, urban open space
protection plan for the Massachusetts landscape entitled Conserving networks, including the Emerald Necklace and the Charles
Our Common Wealth: A Vision for the Massachusetts Landscape. River and Neponset River Greenways
The case for a far more ambitious land conservation agenda in support for and partnership with the MDC's Metropolitan
Massachusetts is compelling. At the current rate, one-third ofthe Park System
state's land will be developed by the year 2010, four times as much expansion, improve-
as all the land developed from the Pilgrim settlement to the year ment, and linkage of
1950. Moreover, because development tends to be so scattered, greenways andscenic
it badly fragments the overall landscape with major impacts on trail corridors
the environment and our sense of place. support for the
Like recent reports issued by The Nature Conservancy and the Boston Harbor
Massachusetts Audubon Society, Conserving Our Common Wealth Islands National
calls for expanded statewide land conservation efforts. But, while Recreation Area
all three reports embrace the goal of "biological diversity"
SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS:
as critically important, The Trustees' plan argues for adopting a
much broader definition ofwhat makes a landscape worthy of lands along the Charles River and its tributaries as well as
conservation. Our vision embraces scenic, historic, and ecological properties that protect the quantity and quality ofwater
values and asserts that land conservation in the new millennium throughout the entire watershed
will require a regionally focused approach. The report, therefore, scenic and ecological lands along river banks and upland
urges the use ofstrategies tailored to protect landscapes that'define habitats in their watersheds, with an emphasis on the North
the special character ofeach region ofthe state. River and Buzzard's Bay
The plan divides the state into seven distinct regions and river banks and upland habitat in the upper watershed of the
proposes specific priorities for each: Taunton River, from Raynham to East Bridgewater
continued on page 3
Page 2 Summer 1999
Thoughts from the Executive Director...
The ink is barely dry on The Trustees' mouth ofthe Charles), the Middlesex Fells (heavily used as
Landscape Protection Plan and plaudits the only sizable country park serving the northwestern suburbs),
are already pouring in, says I proudly. the remarkable Lynn Woods, now being rediscovered. Other
To be totally honest, though, there have Massachusetts city centers are reviving too; New Bedford,
been a few raised eyebrows. Some of Lawrence, Leominster, Worcester, and Springfield are some
our readers, familiar with The Trustees' examples. As every acre ofthe Massachusetts landscape lies
^BR§ long-time commitment to the within an hour's drive ofa city center, the health and well-being
countryside, have been surprised at our ofurban and rural communities are inextricably intertwined.
inclusion ofconservation priorities in Conserving Our Common Wealth: A Vision for the
the Greater Boston area. Why is urban Massachusetts Landscape is a statewide call to action, urging
open space important, we are asked, the protection ofa broad spectrum ofhigh quality open space
/
when insatiable sprawl continues to from the Boston Harbor Islands to the Berkshires. We want to
gobble up farmland, fragment habitat, sever trails and see "urban wilds" and rural open spaces linked together by a
greenways, homogenizing our once unique rural landscapes? network ofprotected riverways, greenways, trails, and bikeways.
Ultimately, sprawl will be controlled only if people ofall We want to see communities across Massachusetts blessed with
walks of life rediscover our cities as attractive places in which their versions ofthe Emerald Necklace, World's End, and the
to live, bring up their children, and make their stand for a Bay Circuit. We want to see the last farm in Boston preserved as
healthy environment. Charles Eliot, founder ofThe Trustees of well as the irreplaceable agricultural tapestry ofthe Connecticut
Reservations and of the Metropolitan Park Commission (now River Valley, the most fertile farmland in New England.
the MDC), knew how important open space was to the rapidly An impossible dream? Only ifwe think small and act
developing city of Boston in the late 19th century. timidly, as the paving and roofing ofour scenic, historic, and
Tragically, Eliot died in 1897 at the age of 38, before the ecological heritage continues.
Metropolitan Park System could be fully realized. Although
Eliot's concept has inspired regional open space networks
throughout the U.S., open space in the Boston metropolitan area
remains scattered and not well connected with public pathways Frederic Winthrop
and bikeways. Eliot's parkways, meant to knit metropolitan Executive Director
parks and neighborhoods together, accommodate today's traffic
only at the expense ofthe generous, green medians and roadsides
SAVE THE DATE AND CELEBRATE!
they were supposed to provide. Without a truly world-class open
space network, Boston will continue to lose residents once they Join us on Saturday, October 2, 1999 for the
can afford to move to the leafy suburbs. Until thatchanges, people dedication of our newest reservation,
whocan do sowill choose the suburbs and exurbs, and, in so doing, Peaked Mountain in Monson!
will perpetuate the cycle of urban flight and suburban sprawl.
Thanks largely to Eliot and his colleagues, there are some Call 978/840-4446 for more details.
grand exceptions to the thinness ofopen space in the metropolitan
—
area the Blue Hills, the Esplanade (now being extended to the
Foundedin 1891,TheTrusteesofReservationsisa member- FredericWinthrop RegionalDirectors:
supported nonprofitconservation organization which preserves, ExecutiveDirector ThomasFoster
for public useand enjoyment, propertiesofexceptional scenic, SarahCarothers SoutheastRegion
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Landscape Protection Plan. natural habitats
continuedfrom frontcover along the
Connecticut River,
working cranberry hogs and their
its tributaries,
associated uplands
and surrounding
important archaeological sites
uplands
significant parcels of land along
locating a land
the Bay Circuit Greenway
protection specialist
and completing the Bay Circuit
within the region to
Trail from Sharon to Duxbury
provide technical
assistance to local
NORTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS:
trusts, municipalities,
remaining productive farmland
and landowners
forest and wetland habitats
natural habitats and scenic qualities of the Great Marsh IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS:
seaboard rookeries
extensive farm and forest landscapes, especially those
and coastal islands surrounding Field Farm and Mountain Meadow Preserve
significant parcels
in Williamstown
along the Bay
agricultural lands and hillside scenery ofthe Berkshire Highlands
Circuit Greenway
riparian lands, scenic hilltops and their viewsheds, and lands
and completing the
with unique limestone geology in the Housatonic River watershed
BayCircuitTrail
working agricultural landscapes, pre-acquisition efforts for the
from Billerica to
state'sAgricultural Preservation Restriction program,and
Ipswich and
ecologically sensitive management ofagricultural lands
Newbury
large areas of
scenic roadsides
contiguous
lands that link existing reservations and state lands
habitat and *
connections
CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS:
among existing
Tully Lake Greenway and Trail in the towns of Orange reservations and
and Royalston
public lands
forest land and wetland, secure trail links, and private and forest lands and
public open space in the area between the Quabbin Reservoir farmlands in the
and the New Hampshire border
upper Deerfield
wildlife habitat and river frontage in the Quaboag River River watershed and western Franklin County
Watershed from Palmer to the Brookfields
settings ofcultural institutions
publicly accessible open space in scenic and ecological values ofundeveloped ridgelines and hilltops
and around the population centers
ofWorcester, Leominster, and CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS:
Fitchburg
connections between protected landscapes, especially
agricultural landscapes ofthe those near Long Point and Menemsha Hills
Nashoba region from Bolton and
properties within important viewsheds and along scenic and
Stow north to Groton and Shirley historic byways, including Route 6A on Cape Cod and
historic landscapes throughout the North Road on the Vineyard
region, including the Lucy Stone
lands critical
birthplace in West Brookfield and
to the health
landmarks ofKing Philip's War such
ofcoastal
asThe Trustees' Redemption Rock
saltand fresh-
land along relatively pristine
water ponds
shorelineswhich offer opportunities
natural
for fishing, paddling, and sailing,
communities,
and forested lands and trails in the
including
historic Estabrook Woods and
sandplain
surrounding areas
grasslands,
IN THE CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY: . yjf<.-' iJp.rrufri-r'.' *''rv""r»'H'y. " heathlands,
agricultural landscapes "*'- ••'''*•' -K ' iV and wetlands
establishment ofa new reservation protecting a representative working farms, historically and archaeologically significant
properties, and cultural landscapes
Valley landscape, open to the public, and with significant
interpretive interest continued on page 4
Page 4 Summer 1999
In short, Conserving Our Common Wealth calls upon public
agencies and private groups from across the state to join The Conservation Count!
Trustees in stepping up conservation efforts to protect 1.3 million Acreage Protected
acres ofour mostscenic, historically important, and ecologically rich Land Owned: 82 Reservations 21,387
landscapes, linking them together into a cohesive network of
Land Under CR: 72 Parcels 1,717
protected open space. This will take many years and the work of 1 I
many people to achieve. (As of6/30/99) 33,104
Towards this vision, over the next ten years, The Trustees will
work to protect 10,000 acres ofland, one-third ofthe total amount
ofland which we have been able to protect over the last 108 years. B/"\/^\TVrP The Past Inspires the Present
Our efforts will focus on (I) natural landscapes, such as \J
\JjI\jO With Reprint of Eliot Biography
wetland systems and ridge lines, and cultural or historic landscapes,
such as farms and country places; (2) landscapes representative
"In the natural course ofevents,"
ofeach region ofMassachusetts; (3) landscapes that serve urban
communities; (4) landscapes that protect open space corridors wrote Charles Eliot's father in the days
and connections; and (5) lands near our 82 reservations. following his son's death at age 38
In the course ofdeveloping our vision, more than 450 from spinal meningitis, "I should have
unprotected sites across the state were identified as being worthy died without ever appreciating his
ofconservation. Over the summer, the Land Conservation Center influence." So moved was the father by
will use the above-named priorities to select some 200 sites from the younger Eliot's accomplishments, he
this list for which The Trustees is best suited to lead a conservation set about to write his son's biography.
effort. These sites will form the basis of This remarkable book, first
a confidential Action Plan which will published in 1902, is the lead volume
opurtoltiencetsipoenc.ifTihcestrreatmeagiineisnfgorsittheesiorn the Charles Eliot in the American Society ofLandscape
Architects Centennial Reprint Series
list will be referred to the best-suited
from the Library ofAmerican Landscape History and the
conservation organization, land trust,
University of Massachusetts Press, both in Amherst, MA.
or local or state government agency
A new introduction by Keith Morgan of Boston University
for consideration.
Clearly, The Trustees puts Eliot's story into historical perspective, revealing the
cannot achieve this vision alone. enormity ofhis vision over a century ago and reminding us
To be successful, the entire ofour stewardship responsibilities.
conservation community will need to Morgan's introduction speaks ofEliot as a writer and critic,
broaden public support for conservation work in one ofthe country's first landscape historians, and an
general and build effective cooperative partnerships. We will accomplished designer and partner with Frederick Law Olmsted
need to expand the use of perpetual conservation restrictions, in the preeminent Brookline firm. Most significantly, however,
undertake ambitious, collaborative acquisition and land management Eliot was the first landscape architect to conceptualize
projects, and find a betterway to provide information and technical
landscapes as natural systems critical to people's quality of life
assistance on projects to conservation-minded landowners and
and to argue for their conservation. Eliot's vision extended
municipalities. The goal we have set is ambitious, but one which
must be achieved ifwe are to pass on the landscape legacy we Olmsted's to embrace an expansive set ofsocial concerns and
ourselves have enjoyed. £~ led, ofcourse, to the formation ofThe Trustees ofReservations.
This classic book and Morgan's contemporary introduction
bring to life the story of Eliot's brilliance, his hard won
THE PROCESS achievements, and their influence on today's conservation
The comprehensive vision of Conserving our Common Wealth community. The reprinting of Charles Eliot: LandscapeArchitect
was derived from a series offocus groups,working meetings, could not be more timely, as we announce an ambitious vision
and site visits over the past two years. Many people contributed for the future protection of the Massachusetts landscape.
to this vision,including professionals in the fields of land
conservation, historic preservation,and ecology as well as over Current members ofTheTrustees ofReservations who order
150 committed volunteers across the state.The extent of input the book directly from UMass Press will receive a 20%
into the plan is truly unprecedented and the strong interest discount offthe cover price of$50. Provide membership
which our members across the state have expressed bodes well number and expiration date at the time ofordering.
for an increased commitmentto conservation in our communities. Fax: [phone]. Phone: I-413-545-2219.
Without the leadership of staff members Chris Rodstrom and Email:[email protected].
Sarah Cole,who together coordinated this major initiative for Online:www.umass.edu/umpress/salesord.html.
TheTrustees,this vision could not have been realized.To request Add $4 for postage and packaging. 936 pages. I 10
a copy of Conserving Our CommonWealth,call 978/921-1944 illustrations.Two fold-out maps. ISBN 1-55849-212-7.
or email [email protected] September 1999. $f
Summer 1999 Page 5
XRAI. The Mid-State Trail Committee ofthe Worcester Chapter of
the Appalachian Mountain Club maintains the trail and publishes
a trail guide with maps that can be obtained at many outdoor
A major priority ofour landscape protection plan, Conserving Our outfitters. They also offer a series ofshort hikes throughout
Common Wealth (see cover story), is that of protecting parcels of the spring, summer, and fall as well as a long-distance hike of
land which can create new or connect existing networks ofopen the entire trail.
space. Already, many ofour reservations provide critical links in Redemption Rock in Princeton is a link in the Mid-StateTrail.
trail networks around the state. Here are a few examples. Of For more information,call 978/797-9744.
these, only the Appalachian Trail has been fully protected. Now is
a great time of year to hike these trails, learn how they have been The AppalachianTrail
assembled, and appreciate the way in which they are maintained The Appalachian Trail runs for 2,158-mile along ridges and major
and managed. valleys ofthe Appalachian Mountains from Mt. Katahdin in the
central Maine wilderness to Springer Mountain in north Georgia.
The Bay CircuitTrail Ambitious hikers endeavoring to hike the entire trail generally
While perhaps the most talked-about trail in Massachusetts, the start in Georgia in early spring and hike the entire length over
200-mile Bay Circuit Trail is, in fact, among the state's newest the course of5 to 6 months. However, many others use sections
trails; it is still in the process of being created. Approximately of the trail for day hikes and weekend getaways.
two-thirds ofthe trail has been dedicated to date, spanning some
30 towns and cities. When complete, it will link, in the form ofan
arc around Boston, close to 80 parks, open spaces, and waterways
from Ipswich and Newbury on the North Shore to Kingston and
Duxbury on the South Shore.
The concept ofthe Bay Circuit Trail was first proposed in
1929 by Henry M. Channing and Charles Eliot II (both ofThe
Trustees of Reservations) as a kind-ofouter "emerald necklace"
to complement Olmsted's 19th century greenway of urban parks
and open spaces in Metropolitan Boston. In 1956, the Bay Circuit
Program was enacted by the Massachusetts legislature. Since then,
groups of all kinds have joined together to complete the greenway.
The Bay Circuit Alliance was founded in 1990 to serve as a
catalyst to make the Bay Circuit dream come true. It has so far Tyringham C_obbIe^Tyrin^harrv
brought six regional, four
statewide, and more than 25 The concept for the Appalachian Trail was initiated by Benton
local organizations plus many MacKaye in 1921 and completed in 1937. More than 98% ofthe
interested individuals together Trail is on public land. Under a cooperative agreement with the
in partnerships to complete National Park Service, the Trail is managed by volunteers in 32
the Bay Circuit Trail and local clubs ofthe Appalachian Trail Conference. In Massachusetts
Greenway. the Trail traverses Berkshire County from Sheffield in the south
Rocky Narrows in to Williamstown in the north.
Sherborn,Noon Hill in Tyringham Cobble inTyringham is a link in theAppalachian
Medfield,Ward Reservation in Trail.On-line information: http://www.atconf.org or
Andover and NorthAndover, http://www.nps.gov/aptr
OldTown Hill in Newbury,
Appleton Farms andAppleton The Metacomet-MondanockTrail
Farms Grass Rides in Hamilton The Metacomet Monadnock (M-M) Trail is a 117-mile trail along
and Ipswich,and Castle Hill the ridge of the Holyoke Range beginning in Rising Corner,
and Crane Beach in Ipswich Connecticut on the Connecticut/Massachusetts state line and
are links in the Bay Circuit ending on the summit ofMt. Monadnock in New Hampshire.
Ward Reservation,Andover & North Trail. On-line information: The M-M trail was originally the 1950s brainchild ofWalter
Andover. http://www.serve.com/baycircuit M. Banfield and has been evolving ever since. It passes through
some ofthe prettiest landscape in Western Massachusetts,
including the Mt. Tom State Reservation and Skinner State Park.
The Mid-State Trail
It is maintained by the Berkshire Chapter ofthe Appalachian
The Mid-State Trail is a rambling, 92-mile trail that stretches from Mountain Club with the help ofnumerous volunteers. A guide-
Rhode Island to New Hampshire, meandering through woodlands, book, now in its ninth edition, is available from New England
fields, hills, and farms across Worcester County, Massachusetts. Cartographic.
The Mid-State Trail was originally established in the 1920s when Section 19 ofthe M-MTrail crosses Royalston Falls in
it ran from Mt. Watatic to Mt. Wachusett. In 1972, an extension Royalston.On-line information:
to Rhode Island was proposed, and the entire trail was completed http://people.ne.mediaone.net/hiker6/index.html &~
and dedicated in 1985.
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Lighthouse. Members: $27. Non-members: $30. Allchildren (15&under) $15. Misery Islands offer a haven for relaxation and picnics. Daily passenger
service offered by Sun Line Cruises from the pier at Salem Willows Park
Tours offered on Martha'sVineyard through Columbus Dayweekend: in Salem. Call for a schedule orto make reservations. Members: adult
LighthouseTour - 10 a.m. & I p.m. $10,child $7.50. Non-members: adult $12,child $8.
Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Martha's Vineyard508/627-3599
Travel by oversand vehicle to the remote and historic Cape Poge SUN,SEPT 19 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lighthouse. Learn the fascinating history and stories ofits keepers. Concours d'Elegance
Adult: $12. Child (15 & under): $6. Castle Hill, The Crane Estate, Ipswich 978/356-4351
Natural HistoryTour - 8:30 a.m. & 3 p.m. See page 11 for details.
CapePoge Wildlife Refuge, Martha's Vineyard508/627-3599 SUN,SEPT 21 - 7:30 p.m.
Travel by oversand vehicle to Cape Poge Lighthouse on this 2'/2 hour Castle Hill 50thAnniversary Lecture
tour. Learn ofrare shorebirds, hawks, and wildflowers while spott&ing Castle Hill, The CraneEstate, Ipswich 978/356-4351
hundreds ofmigrating shorebirds. Members: adult $27, child (15
See page 15 ofSpring 1999 issueofSpecialPlaces orcall for details.
under) $15. Non-members: adult $30, child $15.
Wildlife CanoeTour - 8:30 a.m. & 3 p.m. GREAT HOUSETEAS &TOURS - seatings at 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Wasque, Martha's Vineyard508/627-3599 The GreatHouse, CastleHill, Ipswich 978/356-4351
Explore bycanoe Chappaquiddick's Poucha Pond, the Island's largest Each theme tea includes a guided house tour an hour before seating.
expanse oftidewater, on this 2V2 hourtour. Members: adult $27, child Members: $14. Non-members: $16. Seating is limited. Reservations are
(15 & under) $15. Non-members: adult $30, child (15 & under) $15. required. Tables seat up to 5 guests (combiningpartiesmaybenecessary
Fishing DiscoveryTour - 8:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. toutilizeavailablespace).
Wasque & CapePoge Wildlife Refuge, Martha's Vineyard508/627-3599 Wed, Sept22 &Thurs, Sept 23 The Roaring20s!
Travel by oversand vehicle to Wasque Point's and Cape Poge's legendary Wed, Oct 6 &Thurs, Oct 7 AutumnalTea
fishing beaches on this 4-hour tour. Members only: adult $50, child (15
&
under) $25.
WESTERN REGION
THROUGH OCT 7 - WEDANDTHURS - I0 a.m. to 4 p.m.
GuidedTours ofThe Great House at Castle Hill
SMpOecNi,alOGCrTeatI IH(ouCsOeLUFaMllBFUoSliaDgAeYT)our-s10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SUNDAYS,SEPT 5 & I9,OCT 3 & I7 - II a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hawks: Field Identification
The GreatHouse, Castle Hill, Ipswich 978/356-4351 Bartholomew's Cobble, Sheffield413/229-8600
TMoeumrbetrhiss:spFeRcEtEa.culNaorn-5m9e-mrboeormsS:tuaadrutl-tst$y7le, mchainlsdi(o1n2o&n tuhnedeorc)eaann.d oAftohpawHkusrlbaunrdt'gsui1dleildl,iynoufiewlidllidbeentiifnitcraotdiuonc.edDrteostshewaarmmalzyinagndlifberhiinsgtoaries
steonuirorde$p5a.rtTsic4kePt.sM.aNvaoilatboluersonSleyptaetmtbheerg1at5e..Tourson the hour. Last snack. Members: FREE. Non-members: adult $5, child (6-12) $1.
8-7
THROUGH COLUMBUS DAY - Daily I0a.m.& 2 p.m. WReEaDd,inSgEtPhTeWoods:p.Imn.terpreting the History
Crane IslandsTours & ofMonument Mountain
Crane Wildlife Refuge, Ipswich Essex Location to beannounced. Please call413/298-3239fordetails.
Experience the beautyand tranquilityofthe680-acreCraneWildlife Refuge Local Historian Bernard Drew presents a slide show on the historyof
o9(1n728t/h&3is5u61n-ld4l2e3r5h)1ou$wr3e.beoNkaodtna-aymnsedfmtrbroeamrcst9o:rA-a.ddMru.alwttno$w51a2p,g.omc.nhiMtloedumr(b.1e2Fros&r:rueansdedurelvrta)t$i$1o5n0.s,,cchaillld tMoonfoulmloewn.tFRMoEuEnttoaialnl.and how the woods tell its story. Refreshments
SOUTHEAST REGION FRI,SEPT I7 - 7 p.m. and SAT,SEPT I8 - 10 A.M. to 2 p.m.
HawkWorkshop
Bartholomew's Cobble, Sheffield413/229-8600
THROUGHOUTTHE FALLATWORLD'S END In this two-day workshop, we begin with an evening slide presentation
on identification followed by a day in the field. Hurlburt's Hill is one of
MWoermlbde'srsEn&d,cHhiilndgrehnamun7de8r1/1822:1-F2R9E7E7. Non-members: adult $4. Meetat tbhreinbgesatspnlaaccke.sMinemtbheerssta:teadtuoltob$s1e5r,vechhialdwk(1m0i-g1r4a)ti$o8.n.NDorne-smsewmabrermsl:y and
the Ranger Station.
TUESDAYS &THURSDAYS - 8:30 a.m. adult $20, child (10-14) $10.
MIenfeotrmoladlaWnadlknienwgfGrireonduspwhile gettingyourexercise and having fun! SMAoTn,uSmEePnTt2M5ou-ntaIiIna.Cme.nttoen2nipa.ml.Celebration
SATURDAYS - 7 a.m. Monument Mountain, GreatBarrington 413/298-3239
Informal BirdWalks Celebrate 100 years ofstewardship ofMonument Mountain withThe
Joinother interested birdwatchers for a walk around World's End. Trustees! Festivitieswill includemusic,food,anda hiketothesummit. FREE
SAT,SEPT 25 - I0a.m. to 3 p.m. to all. Call for more information aboutourcentennial events.
Charles River Canoe / KayakTrip SUN,OCT 3 - I to 3 p.m.
RockyNarrows, Sherborn 508/359-7815 What's on the Other Side?
Arrive bycanoe and visit Rocky Narrows fora guided hike and picnic Chesterfield Gorge, Chesterfield413/684-0148
lunch. Bringyourcanoe or kayak, life jackets, warmclothes, and picnic We'll answer this question oft-asked ofGorge rangers and, alongthe
lunch. Limited to 10 canoes. Some canoes available forrental. Meet at way, investigate both the natural andcultural histories ofChesterfield
Route 27 bridge across the Charles RiverinMedfield. Pre-registerwith Gorge. Bringwater, snack, andcome prepared for a moderately
Bob Costello at number listed above. FREEto all. strenuous hike. Meetatthe parking lot. Members and children (6-12):
FREE. Non-members: adult $3. Fee includes one day pass.
SUN,SEPT 26 - I p.m.
Second Day Cancellation Event OCTOBER 22 through 26
World's End, Hingham 781/821-2977 Following Birds South: Exploring the Mid-Atlantic Coast
Join us forthe unveilingofthe Frederick Law Olmsted postage stamp and See page 10 ofSpring 1999 issue ofSpecialPlacesorcallWestern
learnaboutthisfamouslandscapearchitectandhisparticipationinthedesign Regional Ecologist Don Reid for more details,413/229-8600.
ofWorld'sEnd.Collectibleenvelopes,handcancelledbypostalemployees,can
bepurchasedwith proceedsto benefitTheTrustees.Jointlysponsored bythe SATURDAYS,OCT 23 & NOV 13 - 8 to 10 p.m.
U.S.PostalServiceandNationalParkService.Lightrefreshmentsserved.Meetat Owl Prowl Night Hike
Planter'sHill.Membersandchildrenunder 12: FREE.Non-members:adult$4. Bartholomew's Cobble, Sheffield413/229-8600
SATS,OCT 9 & OCT 16 -8a.m. VGernetautrHeoirnnteodthOewelvsenairnegcfoourretsitntgotlhiisstetnimaendoflyeeaarrn.aDbroeustsnwiagrhmtlyso.unds.
World's End Morning BirdWalks Members:adult$3,child(6-12) $1.Non-members: adult$6,child(6-12) $2.
World'sEnd, Hingham 781/821-2977
Hawk migration will be the focus ofthese walks with experienced birder FRI,OCT 29-7 p.m. and SAT,OCT 30-10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Helen Harris Cross. Meetat Ranger Station. Members andchildren WaterfowlWorkshop
under 12: FREE. Non-members: adult $4. Bartholomew's Cobble, Sheffield413/229-8600
SAT, NOV 6-9a.m. Lspeeacrines.idWenetibfiecgaitniownitahndanlifeevehinsitnogriselsidoefprleoscaelntmaitgiroantionngiwdaentteirffiocawtlion
Natural and Cultural &HistoryTour and life histories followed, on Saturday, by identification in the field.
LowellHolly, Mashpee Sandwich 508/539-1400, x540 Dresswarmly and bringa snack. Somecar-pooling may be necessary.
Join a naturalist for a hike on Conaumet Neck at Mashpee/Wakeby Pond. Members: adult$15,child (10-14) $8. Non-members: adult $20,child
Meetattheparkinglot on South Sandwich Road.Jointly sponsored by (10-14) $10.
TheTrustees and the Mashpee Conservation Commission. FREE to all.
SAT,NOV 7-10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SAT,NOV 27 - I I a.m. to I p.m. 2ndAnnual Northwest ConnecticutWaterfowl Census
AfterThanksgivingWalk atWorld's End Bartholomew's Cobble, Sheffield413/229-8600
World's End, Hingham 781/821-2977 Helpgather data in northwestern Connecticuton migratorywaterfowl
Bring family and friends fora brisk walk afterThursday's feast and for Pittsfield's Hoffman Bird Club; a greatopportunityto learn all about
Friday's leftovers. We'll be onthe lookout forelusivewild turkeys. waterfowl. Call for more information. FREE to all.
Meetatthe Ranger Station. Members and children under 12: FREE.
Non-members: adult $4.
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Shorts of All Sorts
Welcome to NewTrustees Treasure Hunt Offers NewWay to Explore Turkey Hill
Staff Members! Children will enjoy a new treasure hunt-like and guest book.Children can stamp their
&
Suzan Bellincampi, Interpretation "Quest" for walkers containing clues to the booklet and sign the guest book;serious
Education Coordinator, Islands Region natural wonders ofTurkey Hill,the "Questers" have their own
Dennis Camp, Superintendent, The Eleanor dramatic 5-acre hilltop located at personalized rubber stamp made
Cabot Bradley Reservation the northern edge ofWhitney & ^^Sg^.\ for signing! Quest booklets with
Sarah Carothers, Director of ThayerWoods in Hingham & maps and clues for several south
Planned Giving {see page 1 1 Cohasset.Clues lead to a series of shore properties are created by
John Dziegiel, Maintenance Technician, hidden alphabet letters placed in the South Shore Quest
Windsor Management Unit the landscape.These are recorded in Committee,an innovative volunteer
David Ford, Maintenance Foreman, a log as they are found. By the end,the organization devoted to helping the
Andover/N.Andover Management Unit letters are unscrambled to form aword public explore the sciences,wildlife,and
David Packard, Maintenance Technician, indicating where the treasure box can be natural history ofthe outdoors.For more
Windsor Management Unit found. It contains a rubber stamp,ink pad, information,call 781/749-3400.
Bill Paige, Carpenter, Northeast Region
&
JimYounger, Buildings Structures VolunteersWork
Manager, Northeast Region
onTrails at
Menemsha
Hills
As reported in our last
newsletter, high school
Trusteesstaffersachieved athird students participating in
placefinish in theannual Run of
the LandmarkVolunteers
The Charlescanoe racesponsored
bytheCharles RiverWatershed Program enjoyed two
Association.Wait'til nextyear! weeks working on trail
improvements at
Menemsha Hills on Martha'sVineyard. They stayed at nearby
The new Conservation Council kicked off its Long PointWildlife Refuge in platform tents. Many thanks!
inaugural year with a day out at historicAppleton Farms
in Ipswich & Hamilton. Council members and their friends New Interpretive Guide
and families enjoyed walking
to Rock House
tours and hayrides. During the
Reservation
late summer and fall, Council
members will take a challenging Thanks to a generous grant
from the Irving England and
5-hour kayaking tour ofthe J.
CraneWildlife Refuge with Essex Jane L. England Charitable
River BasinAdventures as well Trust, The Trustees has just
as hike Peaked Mountain and published a new interpretive
tour Rock House Reservation. guide on the natural history
For more information,call ofthe Rock House Reservation in
978/524-1880 or visit our web site at www.thetrustees.org. West Brookfield. Take a walking tour ofthe
reservation with this guide in hand.
Study the reservation's second-growth
Surf's up! Executive Director, FredWinthrop,does
forest, massive rock formations,
some"surfing" ofthe high tech kind onTheTrustees'
— aquatic plant life, and resident birds,
new web site www.thetrustees.org. Use this reptiles, and mammals. Learn about
web site to search for a reservation to visit, learn how Native Americans used it as a
about our origins, mission,and milestones, keep winter campground and how the
current on conservation projects and stewardship
landscape was a popular picnic stop
programs, or sign-up as a volunteer.The site also
along the early 20th century electric
provides information about events and programs, trolly line known as the Copper Line
Trustees-owned and operated B&Bs,and private (because of its five-penny fare!). To
function rentals. In the fall,Trustees members will be purchase a copy ofthis interpretive
able to enjoy special on-line benefits through the"Members Only" section offthe home page guide, call 978/921-1944 oruseour
ofthe web site.—The password required to a—ccess this feature will be published in each issue on-linemail orderforminthe "Going
of Special Places starting with our fall issue at the bottom ofpage 2. Places" sectionofour web site
NOTE: To use the web site,you will needcurrent versions ofbrowsers Netscape Navigator,Internet www.thetrustees.org. Price: $4.50.
Explorer,etc. For best viewing,setyourmonitorto 800x600 pixels. LayoutbyIngridMachofAtomicDesign.