Annual Meeting
Sunday, May 16, 2010, noon - 3 p.m.
Cox Reservation, Essex

This year's annual meeting promises the opportunity to gather with friends in celebration of Greenbelt's accomplishments over the past year, and to recognize some of the many people who contribute to our mission.

National Trails Day
Saturday, June 5, 2010, 9 a.m. - noon
Bradley Palmer State Park

Join Greenbelt and the Essex County Trail Association for National Trails Day. For more information, visit www.ectaonline.org

Art in the Barn
Friday June 11 - Sunday, June 13
Cox Reservation, Essex

As our Art in the Barn exhibit and sale enters its 19th year as the region's premiere art exhibit and sale, we hope you will come and enjoy the feast of oils, acrylics, watercolors, monoprints, pottery, sculptures and artwork by our regions' talented artists. Half of all proceeds from art sales benefit Greenbelt!

Volunteers are the life-blood of this event. If you would like to be a part of Art in the Barn, please call Sheilagh Doerfler at (978) 768-7241, extension 10.

Great Marsh Boat Trip
Saturday, June 26, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Batchelder's Landing, Rowley
Sponsored by the Great Marsh Coalition

Scientists and guides will be on hand to describe the natural and human history of the largest saltmarsh in New England, and to discuss current research on issues such as sea level rise. $20 adults, $10 children under 12. Space is limited so registration is required. To register, contact Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center at 978-462-9998, or download a registration form at www.greatmarsh.org.

Directions: From the traffic light in Rowley Center, drive north on Route 1A for about .25 mile. Turn right onto Railroad Ave; park at the commuter station on the left.

Greenbelt Trail Run (5K OR 10K)
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Pingree Reservation, Pingree School, Hamilton, MA

Greenbelt's Run for the Hills trail race is back for a third year! Last year's run had a wonderful turnout and was a lot of fun. As always, we are excited to promote the use of our conserved land for the sport of trail running.
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Greenbelt Beverly Commons 8 Mile Trail Run
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Beverly Commons, Beverly Farms, MA

Don't miss our new Bevery Commons 8 Mile Trail Run, a part of the North Shore Trail Series!
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