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Donation to Hanging Mountain
By: Leah Brodsky, Social Media Editor
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Your Connection To the Outdoors
Donation to Hanging Mountain
By: Leah Brodsky, Social Media Editor
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We are asking our members to share your thoughts on a potential chapter name change.
Although the COVID 19 pandemic is by no means over, AMC and the Berkshire Chapter are applying careful evidence-based risk management practices to chart a path forward for volunteer-led outdoor activities to resume safely.
On June 22 we will begin offering volunteer-led activities in small groups employing social distancing measures. Group size will be capped at ten (10) participants including leaders. Activity leaders are receiving training on new trip safety protocols and procedures.
Appalachian Trail Volunteer Opportunities
By: Leah Brodsky, Social Media Editor
The Women of Paddling
By: Leah Brodsky, Social Media Editor
The Berkshire chapter is blessed to have many strong female leaders within its volunteer ranks. This year, two of our officers are women (our vice chair and our treasurer), and women lead our Bicycling, Outings, and Paddling committees. In fact, the chapter’s paddling operation has recently been revitalized thanks to the enthusiastic leadership of three amazing women: Mary Therese Durr, Bonna Wieler, and Dee Dice.
History of the Northwest Cemetery
By: Leah Brodsky, Social Media Editor
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As restrictions ease up across Massachusetts, the AMC Berkshire and Worcester Chapters are teaming up to offer a series of online refresher seminars for current activity leaders.
Send in your photos to connect and share with other families who could use a little love in these crazy times.
Winners will be selected from most original and best Earth Day-themed hearts.
WHAT TO DO: Take photos of hearts you see in your backyard, or on your local neighborhood walks.
Join us for our Annual AT Volunteer Gathering!
If you already volunteer or are interested in volunteering with the Massachusetts Appalachian Trail Maintainers come over and meet with all of our volunteers. We will recap what we have done this past year, future plans, gear swap, as well as breakout sessions!
The gathering will be on February 1st, 2020 9 AM- 2 PM at the Taconic High School 96 Valentine Rd, Pittsfield, MA
RSVP at at@amcberkshire.org by January 27th.
We hope to see you there!