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Noble View Wildlife Tracking Event - Saturday, February 13, 2021

Noble View Animal Tracking

Join Jim Pelletier, Berkshire Wildlife Tracker on Saturday, February 13, 2021, from 10 am - 12:15 pm or 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm for a wildlife tracking session at Noble View Outdoors Center. Winter reveals wildlife habits like no other season. By examining tracks, gait patterns, and many other signs of wildlife, we’ll learn not only who is out-and-about but foraging and travel behaviors. Jim shares tips on where and how to be alert for signs of wildlife activity and identification techniques. Bring $7 if you’d like a laminated Animal Tracks ID card. Dress for winter conditions.

AMC Noble View - Hiring for Caretaker

Noble View

AMC Noble View is recruiting for a caretaker position. This position reports to and works closely with the Director of Lodging Operations and assists in all aspects of the facility operation which is in Russell, Massachusetts. Duties will include but are not limited to acting as “resident host” at the site, attending to the needs of members and visitors, and maintenance of the buildings and grounds. They are responsible for all daily operations and is therefore expected to maintain of hospitality and meal service standards.

Noble View Outdoor Center Trail Adopters

Noble View Outdoors Center Trail Adopters Needed!

Do you like walking in the woods? You can learn to care for the trails you enjoy by becoming an AMC Trail Adopter right here in Massachusetts. AMC’s Adopt-A-Trail program enables volunteers to take ownership on a section of specific trail and oversee basic maintenance of that trail. The prospective adopter chooses from a list of open trails in the Noble View trail network and plans at least one work trip per month to check on trail conditions, clear drainage areas, lop the corridor, and dig into small projects as well as report on larger trail issues.

3rd Annual Outdoor Festival

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Join chapter members of all ages for a celebration of all things outdoors: guided hikes, nature walks, camping skills workshops, music throughout the day, child-friendly activities, and a climbing wall! This free event includes a BBQ lunch and will be held at Noble View, an amazing and popular 358-acre facility that has been connected to our chapter since 1930.

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Schist and Ice

Come learn a bit about regional geology while walking down to Pitcher Brook. Along the way we'll get a basic introduction to the different types of rocks and how they form, followed by a closer inspection and discussion of the rocks exposed near the falls. If there's time, we'll stop to visit a glacial erratic on the way back, taking a quick look at the more recent geologic history of the area.

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Noble View seeking construction volunteers and low cost snow mobile

Noble View is in need of volunteers with some basic construction skills. We are currently erecting a yurt and a storage shed. Please contact our caretaker Nate at natemnyc@gmail.com.

Noble View is also looking foe a low cost or donated snow mobile and snow mobile sled for grooming cross country skiing and snow shoeing trails. Please contact Frank at chairpersonnobleview@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events at Noble View

On Saturday, May 17, 9 AM - 12:30 PM, free workshop for educators. Join other educators and AMC's professional education staff for fun, informal activities and discussion. We will network and learn more about the AMC's educational programs for students and educators. The group will share ideas about how educators can work together with the AMC staff to provide students fun, engaging outdoor learning experiences and how we can work together to overcome any real or perceived barriers to environmental education and outdoor learning experiences.

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