Saturday, May 19, 2-4pm – Bring your kites and kids to join us for a joyous and colorful afternoon of kite-flying in the breezes of Balch Hill. More, including a slide show of the 2010 event, here.
Trails Softening ~ Bears Out Soon!
This week’s unusually warm temperatures mean muddy trails. It’s best to stay off the trails until they dry out and harden up. An exception is the Quinn Trail at Mink Brook Nature Preserve.
Time to bring in your bird feeders! State biologists expect the bears weren’t fooled by this mild winter any more than we were, and ask that you bring in your bird feeders now, and don’t wait until April 1.
Winter trips begin!
Our winter trips get underway this Saturday at Balch Hill with a leisurely snowshoe hike for families. We’ll admire the wintry view from the summit and enjoy warming refreshments afterward. Snowshoes will be available for those who need them. Ice grippers or YaxTrax might be a good alternative. Meet at the end of Hemlock Road. Leader: Rob Harris. For more information, call Gail McPeek at 643-6327.
Icy trail conditions
Rain in January is never a great thing for trails. Please watch your step and hope for some proper snow. We’ve provided shovels at our crossings at Mink Brook, but they can’t help with ice. Happy New Year to all.
Saturday Trip to Balch Hill
Announcing the time and location of this weekend’s trip, A New Habitat Plan for Balch Hill. The indoor part of the event will be held at the private home at the end of Hemlock Lane, where forester Ben Hudson will give a brief presentation beginning at 2:30 pm. Then we’ll walk up the Fire Trail and meet at the summit for the field trip that starts at 3:15pm. Those joining the outdoor trip only should park at the Grasse/Trescott Road intersection and hike to the summit. Thanks to Dr. Baker for opening his home for this event.
Hawk Watch Postponed to Oct. 2
The Hawk Watch on Balch Hill scheduled for today at 11 am has been postponed to tomorrow due to weather.
Please check back Sunday morning by 9 am tomorrow to see if the event is still on.
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