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.
July 17th 9am. -1pm. Identifying
Invasive Plants with Julie Richburg
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.
July 3th 9am. -1pm.
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.
