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SATURDAY, February 4th , 2012 5PM
Full Moon Snowshoeing & Bonfire with
FLT's Americorps Volunteer* Sam Talbot
 
Schoelzel Homestead 118 Plainfield Road, Hawley, MA
Great for the beginner or moderate snowshoer, this workshop offers a chance to explore the woods under the velvety light of the (almost!) full moon as well as a bonfire and hot cocoa afterwards. Musicians welcome to bring their instruments for an impromptu session around the fire. The hike will be on moderate terrain with some elevation. Bring your own equipment or borrow from sponsoring partner EMS, who will be available at the event to fit and train beginners. FREE. Advance registration required.
 Co-sponsored by Pioneer Valley Institute and Eastern Mountain Sports.
Contact Linda to signup lalvord@verizon.net or 413.625.9151 x108
SATURDAY, February 18, 2012 9AM - 1PM
Winter Tracking Workshop with John Foster
Guyette Farm, Gloyd Street, Plainfield, MA
Learn the ropes of animal tracking with John Foster, founder of the New England Naturalist Training Center. The tracking will be interspersed with time for group observations and explorations, such as winter botany and animal strategies for winter survival. John’s skill and patience as a teacher, his experience as a wildlife researcher and expert naturalist comes to life in this tracking workshop.
Limited to 25 participants ages 10+.
FREE. Advance registration required.
Co-Sponsored by Mass Audubon and a grant from the Ashfield, Cummington and Plainfield Cultural Councils**
Contact Linda to signup lalvord@verizon.net or 413.625.9151 x108
March 10, 2012 12-3pm
Wildlands, Woodlands, and Farmlands: the Past and Future of New England Forests and Farming –
Brian Donahue
Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Ave A, Turners Falls, MA
How much forest, free from development, does New England need, and how should it be managed? How much of our food could we, or should we grow in the region? What does the history of our land have to tell us about how best we might use it, and care for it today? Join us for a broad-ranging lecture and discussion about the future of the New England landscape. FREE! Advance registration required.
Co-sponsored by 
Contact Linda to signup lalvord@verizon.net or 413.625.9151 x108
March 31, 2012
The first annual Berkshire Highlands Pentathlon features many of the best outdoor adventures in our area. The five events - a 10k trail run, 23 miles of road biking, 5 miles of kayaking, a mile to the top of the mountain and a downhill ski to the finish - can only happen on the same day at the turn of the seasons. It may be a bit cold for road biking and kayaking and a bit warm for skiing, but where else can you do it all on the same day? Register here
SATURDAY, April 7, 2012 10AM
Spring Young Uns’ Farm Day
York Farm 180 S. Shelburne Road, Shelburne, MA
Bring the family to York Farm and see the spring arrivals at this special self- guided open barn event of a working farm. Tony and Launie York have invited you and your family to experience the annual spring renewal of lambs, pigs, chicks, and calves and perhaps grass! There will be plenty of time to Ooh, Ahh and take pictures of the baby critters. Children of all ages invited to attend.
FREE. Advanced registration required.
Contact Linda to signup lalvord@verizon.net or 413.625.9151 x108
SATURDAY, April 28, 2012 10AM
The Wonder of Vernal Pools
Maitland Forest, Rte 8A, Heath, MA
Join members of Red Gate Farm at the Vernal Pool of Maitland Memorial Forest for a morning of searching for and identifying wood frogs, fairy shrimp, spotted salamanders and many other species. Wear rubber boats and dress for the weather. This is a hands-on workshop!
FREE to FLT and Red Gate Farm members!
Advance registration required. $10 per person or $15 family rate for non-members.
Co-Sponsored by Red Gate Farm & a grant from the Rowe Cultural Council**.
Contact Linda to signup lalvord@verizon.net or 413.625.9151 x108
D2R2 DIRT ROAD RANDONNEE
Deerfield
August 18, 2012
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online at BikeReg
A special thank you to our program sponsors:
 Greenfield Savings Bank
 Peoples United Bank
 The Shelburne Architects
 Hope & Olive
*AmeriCorps is a federally funded program that supports a broad range of local and national nonprofit groups by engaging thousands of Americans in intensive service to meet critical community needs. In 2011 more than 300 organizations across the country have been awarded AmeriCorps grants to help them address pressing social and environmental issues, and foster an ethic of civic engagement.
*The Massachusetts Service Alliance established in 1991, is a private, nonprofit organization that serves as the state commission on community service and volunteerism. Its mission is to catalyze the innovation and growth of service and volunteerism by creating partnerships that maximize resources, expertise, capacity, and impact. **Local agencies supported by the
Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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