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Apr
29
This month's partner hiking event takes us to Lynn Woods, one of the largest municipal parks in the country.
Price: FREE
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EVENT AT CAPACITY. REGISTRATION CLOSED.
This month's partner hiking event takes us to Lynn Woods, one of the largest municipal parks in the country.
Greenbelt joins with the Friends of the Lynn Woods to explore the vast forests, reservoirs and trails of historic Lynn Woods.
The Woods, founded in 1881, offers over 30 miles of scenic trails for hiking, running, horseback riding, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and nature walks.
Dungeon Rock is a well-loved underground tunnel with a history of pirate lore and treasure seekers.
When: April 29, 1 to 3 pm
Where: Lynn Woods Reservation, Lynn
FREE
Directions to Main Entrance: Take Walnut Street to Pennybrook Road. Follow Pennybrook Road to the entrance to the reservation.
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May
02
A trek on trails canopied by a Hardwood-Hemlock-White Pine forest, covering a section of the Bay Circuit Trail.
Price: FREE
NEW DATE:
The Y Connection Walk is led by Liz Armstrong and takes us on a trek on trails canopied by a Hardwood-Hemlock-White Pine forest, covering a section of the Bay Circuit Trail.
Pass through two 19th century granite quarries on this point-to-point (not a loop) walk to experience the BCT. We’ll use “car spotting” to arrange transportation between the two points.
FREE
Where: Harold Parker State Forest, North Andover
When: May 2, 9:30 - 11:30 am
DIRECTIONS:
Park in Pavillion Parking Lot, on Middleton Road,
this is NOT the Main Office Parking Lot.
Coming from Andover: Take Salem Street across Jenkins Road, which then becomes Middleton Road in North Andover. Just past the Andover Sportsmen's Club, the parking lot is on your right. Look for Greenbelt sign.
Coming From Middleton:
Take Route 114 to Harold Parker Road and take Harold Parker Road to end / stop sign and turn right. Parking is on left. If you come to the Andover Sportsmen's Club, you have gone too far. Look for Greenbelt sign.
APPROXIMATE GPS Location:
42°37'13.2"N 71°04'58.0"W
May
05
NEW DATE DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Visit a number of vernal pools and surrounding areas in search of egg masses and amphibians at Farnsworth Reservation in North Andover. Rescheduled to May 5th.
Price: FREE
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Visit a number of vernal pools and surrounding areas in search of egg masses and amphibians with environmental educator Andrew Prazar.
Learn why vernal pools are threatened habitats, and the lifecycles of the unique organisms that depend on them.
Program limited to maximum of 20 people. Recommended ages are 6 and older.
FREE
When: May 5, 2 - 4pm
Where: Farnsworth Reservation, North Andover
Use South Bradford Street Entrance
From Route 95/Exit 53/Route 97N:
Go north on Route 97. In 0.2 miles, turn left onto Service Road. In 0.5 miles, turn right onto Ipswich Road. In 4.8 miles, continue on Dale Street. In 1 mile, turn left onto Coventry Lane. In 0.5 miles, turn right onto South Bradford Street.
Parking is 0.25 miles ahead on the left. Park on shoulder of road.
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