Trustees of
Reservations July Events
Tour the William Cullen
Bryant Homestead
Weekends, June 26 – October 11;
Labor Day & Columbus Day | 1 PM – 5 PM
Bryant Homestead, Cummington, MA
Explore the ancestral home of
the great 19th-century poet, newspaperman, and essayist, and wander
the grounds above the Westfield River. Trustees of Reservations
members free; non-member adult $6, child $3. Try the “I Spy” family
activity using a hands-on spy pack to discover the Homestead’s
secrets. Members: child $4, nonmembers: child $6, family rate. Call
the Bryant Homestead at 413 634-2244 for more information.
Since 2001, The Trustees have
been building a stronger conservation presence in the Pioneer Valley
region with educational and grassroots community outreach programs
and the pursuit of significant land conservation opportunities.
Currently, The Trustees own and manage 13 spectacular properties in
the region. These include Notchview, the Bryant Homestead, Dinosaur
Footprints, Chapel Brook, Bear Swamp, Chesterfield Gorge, Petticoat
Hill, Glendale Falls, Little Tom Mountain (to open 2012) and Peaked
Mountain. Recent acquisitions which will open to the public in the
future include the Bullitt Reservation, Mt. Warner Reservation, and
Land of Providence. The Trustees locally operate the Highland
Communities Initiative (HCI), a program created to protect the
natural and cultural character of 38 rural hilltowns located between
the Connecticut and Housatonic Rivers. To find out more about HCI,
visit
www.highlandcommunities.org. For more information on becoming a
Trustees member, donor and/or volunteer or to reach The Trustees of
Reservations Pioneer Valley regional office, please call
413.532.1631.
The Trustees of Reservations
are 100,000 people like you, who love the outdoors and the
distinctive charms of New England, and believe in celebrating and
protecting them for current and future generations. Founded by open
space visionary, Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees “hold in trust”
and care for special places throughout the Commonwealth called
"reservations.”
A member-, donor-, volunteer-,
and endowment-supported organization, The Trustees (and its
affiliate, Boston Natural Areas Network) own and care for more than
100 spectacular reservations and 34 community gardens located on
25,000 acres in 73 communities throughout Massachusetts. From
working farms and historic homesteads, several of which are National
Historic Landmarks, to formal and community gardens, barrier
beaches, open meadows, woodland trails, mountain vistas, a Gold LEED-certified
green building, and a popular campground, all reservations are open
for the public to enjoy.
The Trustees offer hundreds of
programs and activities throughout the year, most of which are
free-of-charge or discounted for members. In addition, The Trustees
are a leader in the conservation movement and serve as a model for
other land trusts nationally and internationally. Working with
communities and conservation partners around the state in addressing
important conservation issues and efforts, The Trustees hold
conservation restrictions on more than 16,000 acres of privately
owned land and have worked with partners around the state to assist
in the protection of an additional 16,000 acres.
As land is being developed and
open space is being fragmented at a rapid pace around the state,
time is running out to save the best of Massachusetts’ landscapes
and landmarks. To find out how you can protect a special place in
your community, become a partner, request a speaker, and/or become a
Trustee through your volunteer, donor, or membership contributions,
please call 781.784.0567, visit
www.thetrustees.org, or email
membership@ttor.org. We are all Trustees.
WILD & SCENIC SATURDAYS JUNE – OCTOBER
East Branch Trail Days - Free workshops
The third Saturday from June to Oct. will find us at the start of
the East Branch trail, which happens to be the dynamic Chesterfield
Gorge. We will be training volunteers to look for macro
invertebrates, identify invasive species, recognize rock formations
and take beautiful photos that help us keep track of the health of
the river. Attend one or all of the trainings, pick out your
section and feel great about helping maintain our Wild and
Scenic designation. What does it mean to be Wild & Scenic? Visit:
www.westfieldriverwildscenic.org.
Aug. 21st 9am. -1pm. Photo Monitoring with Carrie
Banks
Sept. 18th 9am. -1pm. Macro Invertebrates with Mike
Cole
Oct. 16th 9am. -1pm. Orientation & map reading with
Bill Babcock
Limited space, call or email Meredyth Babcock to sign up for the
trainings (413) 623-2070
volunteer@westfieldriverwildscenic.org.
One step at a time down Glendale Falls
Is trail work and installing rustic stairs more your style? Join
us at Glendale Falls the first Saturday of each month, June –
October 9am. -1pm. Help protect and enhance the Trustees of
Reservation's beautiful Glendale Falls property by installing rustic
stairs and a woodland trail one step at a time.
Aug. 7st 9am. -1pm.
Sept. 4th 9am. -1pm.
Oct. 2th 9am. -1pm.
Walkin’ the Wild & Scenic Westfield River
It’s not too late to adopt your mile section
of Massachusetts first designated Wild and Scenic River. Over 78
miles in ten towns is recognized for its unique and
valuable resources. Be the eyes and ears on the river by adopting a
mile section and conducting a visual survey. It’s a great project
to do with friends and family. You might be surprised who is already
out there Walkin’ the Watershed. Video training is now available,
so you can train at your leisure.
Call or email Meredyth Babcock for a schedule, to sign up or get
updates.(413) 623-2070
volunteer@westfieldriverwildscenic.org .
Host a viewing of the Lurking in the Woods for your community.
The Westfield River Wild and Scenic Association is looking for a
few groups/communities interested in learning more about the spread
of the devastating invasive Long Horn Beetle. We need to work
together if we hope to stop it from spreading to our forests. Would
you be interested in hosting a lecture and showing of the film?
Contact Meredyth Babcock 413 623-2070.
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Town Hall Information
P. O. Box 128
33 Main Street
Cummington, MA 01026
Ph: 413-634-5354 / 413-634-5458
Fax: 413-634-5568
Hours: Monday - 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Website:
www.cummington-ma.gov
Meetings:
Town of Cummington
Conservation Commission
Monthly Meeting Dates
Spring 2010 (to be determined)
*Public Hearings to be scheduled as needed. All meetings are
held in the Cummington Community House. Contact: Allan
Douglas, Chair PH: 413-634-5372 Email:
allan@ddgwebmedia.com
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Cummington Musician On the Road: 80 Date
Spring-Summer Concert Tour
ASCAP Award-winning singer, songwriter,
recording artist, & ethnic folklorist Laura Wetzler tours
internationally in over 150 concerts & lectures each year,
singing new music, worldbeat Jewish roots music, and the great
classics of American song.
Singer, Songwriter, & Ethnic Folklorist Laura
Wetzler & Friends
“Brother, Can You Spare a Dime: Songs of the
Last Depression” Guthrie, Ledbelly, Berlin, Gershwin, Fats
Waller & More Featuring Wes Brown on Bass, Richie Davis on
Percussion
They do not include private events. New dates
are being added daily. Please check directly with venues.
July 30 Berkshire Community College,
Pittsfield, Ma
Aug 2 Freedman Retreat Center, Falls Village,
Ct.
Aug 3 Freedman Retreat Center, Falls Village,
Ct.
Aug 4 Freedman Retreat Center, Falls Village,
Ct.
Aug. 5 Berkshire Hills Resort, Copake, NY
Aug. 6 Berkshire Hills Resort, Copake, NY
Aug. 7 Berkshire Hills Resort, Copake, NY
Aug. 9 Berkshire Hills Resort, Copake, NY
Aug.12 Block Hexter Vacation Center, Poyntelle
Pa
Aug. 13 Block Hexter Vacation Center, Poyntelle
Pa
Aug. 14 NJY Kislak Vacation Center, Lake Como
PA
Aug. 15 Block Hexter Center, Poyntelle Pa
Aug. 16 Block Hexter Center, Poyntelle Pa
Aug. 17 Block Hexter Center, Poyntelle Pa
Aug. 19 Berkshire Hills Resort, Copake, NY
Aug. 20 Berkshire Hills Resort, Copake, NY
Aug. 21 Berkshire Hills Resort, Copake, NY
Aug. 22 Berkshire Hills Resort, Copake, NY
Aug 23 NJY Kislak Resort, Lake Como, Pa
(Double with Block-Hexter Retreat Center)
Aug 24 NJY Kislak Resort, Lake Como, Pa
Aug 25 NJY Kislak Resort, Lake Como, Pa
Aug 26 NJY Kislak Resort, Lake Como, Pa
Aug 27 NJY Kislak Resort, Lake Como, Pa
Aug 28 NJY Kislak Resort, Lake Como, Pa
Aug 29 NJY Kislak Resort, Lake Como, Pa
Aug. 23 Block Hexter. Center, Poyntelle Pa
Aug. 24 Block Hexter Center, Poyntelle Pa
Aug. 25 Block Hexter Center, Poyntelle Pa
Aug. 26 Block Hexter Center, Poyntelle Pa
Aug. 27 Block Hexter Center, Poyntelle Pa
Aug 30 NJY Kislak Resort, Lake Como, Pa
Aug 31NJY Kislak Resort, Lake Como, Pa
Sept. 1 NJY Kislak Resort, Lake Como, Pa
Sept. 2 NJY Kislak Resort, Lake Como, Pa
Sept. 3 NJY Kislak Resort, Lake Como, Pa
Sept. 1 NJY Kislak Resort, Lake Como, Pa
Oct. 3 Danbury Jewish Center, Danbury, Ct
Oct. 22-23 Leominster, Ma
April 1-3 Fairmont Cleveland OH
www.laurawetzler.com 413 634 5617
booking@laurawetzler.com
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