Your Connection To the Outdoors
Anything with an explicitly social aspect: social events, trips with a post-trip meal or get-together, etc.
The Berkshire Bash, the Berkshire Chapter's annual business meeting, was held online via Zoom on Friday, November 6, 2020, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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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.
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The resumption of activities will occur in phases. Effective June 22, AMC is in Phase 2 of its reopening plan.
The Western Massachusetts and Worcester Chapter outdoor leadership instructors teamed up to provide a series of refreshers seminars for existing leaders during June and July 2020. These topics are updated with the most recent information from AMC’s Outdoor Learning Institute and the Leadership Requirements and Guidelines. While not a required component for leading during Phase 1 and 2 of the volunteer activities re-launch, overviews of how COVID-19 may apply to each topic are included, where applicable.
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
Many weeks now into the COVID-19 pandemic, our situation in the Northeast remains fluid, with states still sorting out their individual plans for easing restrictions on travel and gatherings post-Memorial Day. AMC currently intends to open most properties and programs on July 1, with exceptions noted on this page.
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.
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