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Oct
01
Bring your pup and learn about the sport of canicross! All speeds welcome!
Price: FREE
Sat., 10/1/22 Various times (see below) Vineyard Hill Reservation, Hamilton If you've ever wanted to try trail running with your dog, here's your chance to borrow gear and learn from an expert on the sport of canicross! For beginners: 8:30 am - gear fitting (limited to 10, see below) 9:00 am - Canicross demo (limited to 10) 9:30 am - Guided Beginner Canicross Run 10:40 am - Beginner Wave of mini race / time trial (it's just for fun, but we'll time it so you can see what an official race would be like!) (Unlimited) For experienced cani runners: 10:30 am - Advanced Wave of mini race / time trial Please arrive in enough time to check in, gear up, and warm up! Guide: Carissa Daniels Space and gear are limited for the beginner activities, so please RSVP and let us know if you'll be bringing gear or need to borrow it. Gear includes a cani belt (for you), a bungee leash, and a harness (for your dog). Please tell us what breed your dog is and what they weigh so we can bring the right gear. You can email this information to jane@ecga.org after you register. Thank you!
Oct
04
Visit the site of marsh restoration work being undertaken by a group of local conservation orgs-- with one of the scientists on the job!
Price: FREE
Tues., 10/4/22 9:30 am - 11:30 am Castle Neck River Reservation, Ipswich Guide: Geoff Wilson, Northeast Wetlands Restoration Thanks to a grant from North American Wetlands Conservation Act, Greenbelt is partnering with The Trustees of Reservations to conduct salt marsh restoration work in Ipswich. Together with the restoration expert on the project, we'll visit the area of marsh being restored and will learn about what this restoration entails, why it is important, and how this area of salt marsh may look different in the future.
Oct
06
History of the river and current/future threats to be explored. Screening followed by Q&A with film director Jerry Monkman!
Price: FREE
"The Merrimack: River at Risk" film screening - Greenbelt member-only event Thursday, Oct. 6 Time TBA HC Media, Studio 101 (2 Merrimack Street), Haverhill REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 6! Look for the Member password in your email! Not sure if your membership is current? Reach out to anna@ecga.org to inquire! Enjoy this locally-filmed exploration of the Merrimack River, at a high-tech venue overlooking the river itself! After the film, we'll host a Q&A with the Director, Jerry Monkman.
