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Greenbelt walks
are held the last Sunday of every month. Walks begin at 1:00
p.m., are conducted at a moderate pace, and last approximately
two hours unless otherwise noted. Sensible clothing and footwear,
as well as insect repellent in the warmer months, are encouraged.
For more information, please call
(978) 768-7241 extension 11.
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Saturday, March 27, 1 - 3 p.m.
Walk at Lynn Woods, Lynn
led by Dan Small |
Lynn Woods Ranger Dan Small will guide us to some of the best locations in the 2,200-acre municipal forest park. We'll start with a walk along jackson Path to Dungeon rock where Dan will share some pirate lore. We'll then calk to the Stone Tower, which should be open after decades of renovation, offering a great view from the highest point in Lynn. As we continue along several unnamed paths, Dan will share some of his extensive knowledge of the human and natural history of the area. This rugged trail is suitable for families and individuals who are capable of a rigorous two-hour hike.
Directions: From Route 1, take the Walnut Street/Lynn exit. Turn left at the third light onto Penny Brook Road. The road ends at the Penny Brook parking lot, where we will meet. |
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Sunday, April 25, 1 - 3 p.m.
Common Pasture Walk
West Meadows, Newbury/Newburyport
led by Mary Harbaugh and Dave Rimmer |
| Newburyport Open Space Committee Chairperson Mary Harbaugh and Greenbelt staff member Dave Rimmer will guide us on a walking tour of this beautiful and historic section of the Common Pasture, a 1,500-acre area that includes some of the region's best agricultural and ecological landscape. Along the way, we will spend time at Greenbelt's recently installed wildlife viewing platform to scan the Web Meadows for spring migrants like waterfowl and shorebirds. |
| Directions: Meet at the viewing platform at Wet Meadows on Scotland Road in Newbury about 0.5 mile east of the Route 95/Scotland Road intersection, and opposite #102 Scotland Road. |
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Sunday, May 30, 1 - 3 p.m.
Winged Dragons
Beverly Conservation Area, Beverly
led by Robert Buchsbaum |
| Join naturalist Robert Buchsbaum in an exploration of the Beverly Commons woodland. If the weather is warm and sunny, the walk will focus on finding dragonflies and damselflies. If it turns cool and damp, we will keep our eyes open for creatures of the forest floor. |
| Directions: From Route 128, take exit 17. Turn south on Grapevine Road toward Beverly Farms. Follow Grapevine Road 1.5 miles. Turn right just before Chapman's Nursery onto Greenwood Avenue, and park at the end of Greenwood Avenue. |
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Sunday, June 26, 1 - 3 p.m.
Organic Farm Tour
Green Meadows Farm, Hamilton
led by Andrew Rogers and Ed Becker |
| Green Meadows Farm Manager Andrew Rogers will give an insider's view of one of Essex County's most dynamic organic farms. Greenbelt Executive Director Ed Becker will also talk about Greenbelt's efforts to conserve local agriculture. |
| Directions: From Route 128 north, take exit 20A, and turn right onto Route 1A north. In Wenham center, turn left onto Arbor Street. Follow through blinking light. Bear left at the fork onto Asbury Street. Green Meadows Farmstand will be 1.5 mile, on left. |
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Sunday, July 25, 1 - 3 p.m.
Willowdale Meadow Walk
Willowdale Meadow Reservation, Topsfield
led by Ed Becker |
| Come explore this Greenbelt property located at the heart of Willowdale State Forest. Wildlife abounds here among the forest, meadow and wetland of the 2,200 acre conservation area. |
| Directions: From Route 1, take the exit for Ipswich Road in Topsfield, heading east toward Ipswich. Drive 1.75 miles. If you have reached Gravelly Brook road, you have gone too far. Park along the fence, on the left. |
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Sunday, August 29, 1 - 3 p.m.
Walk into Dogtown
Carter Reservation, Gloucester
Led by Jill Buchanan |
| Join us for a walk through this lovely historic property. Look for centuries-old foundations and enjoy the gentle summer scene at this lovely woodland property. |
| Directions: From Route 128 North, take the third exit off Grant Circle, the first Gloucester rotary, onto Washington Street, Route 127. Drive 2.2 miles. Just after the causeway that crosses the outlet for Goose Cove, turn right onto Dennison Street. Drive to the end of Dennison Street and park at the Greenbelt sign. |
