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Family Programs Chair

Do you love working with families and the outdoors? The AMC Western MA Chapter is looking for a Volunteer Family Chair to join our Executive Committee! We're an active, welcoming chapter, and this role is a great opportunity to support family-friendly outdoor adventures across western MA. As Family Programs Chair, you'll: attend monthly Executive Committee meetings, manage the Family Program's committee budget, contribute to annual planning and reports, and encourage and support leaders in offering family-focused outings.

Chapter Vice Chair

Are you passionate about the outdoors and ready to give back? Help Lead the AMC Western MA Chapter as Vice Chair! The AMC Western MA Chapter is looking for a Volunteer Vice Chair to help lead our all-volunteer Executive Committee! This is a 1-year term as Vice Chair, with the expectation of stepping into the Chapter Chair role afterward. It's a unique chance to: learn about AMC leadership, support outdoor programs in western MA, and make a real impact in the outdoor community. You'll collaborate with committees, help with events and recruitment, and represent the Chapter in the broader AMC network.

NET Committee Chair

Are you passionate about the outdoors, trail stewardship, and making a tangible impact in your community? The AMC Western MA Chapter is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer to serve as the NET Committee Chair – a leadership role that helps shape the future of the New England National Scenic Trail (NET). As Chair, you'll work closely with a passionate team of volunteers and AMC staff to ensure the NET remains a safe, enjoyable, and well-maintained trail for all who explore it. You'll guide efforts that uphold AMC's mission and the NET's high standards – from trail blazing and signage to maintaining clear, sustainable trail corridors. Refer to the registration page for more information.

Close Upper Goose Pond Cabin

We'll close this iconic hiker stopover for the season. We'll clean up the inside, move some firewood, put shutters on the windows, take the dock out of the water, and float out some surplus materials. There will be sweeping, cleaning, carrying and general tidying.

AT Corridor Boundary Work - Sheffield, Day 1

Enjoy the backstage of the A.T. Visit places no hiker has ever seen. Join us in maintaining the boundary lines of the land corridor that protect the A.T. We will be working between Rt 7 and the Sheffield-Egremont Rd in Sheffield, MA, southern Berkshire County. Work will include finding and clearing the boundary by clipping brush and small trees with hand tools to maintain a line of sight - no painting required.

AT Corridor Boundary Work - Sheffield, Day 2

Enjoy the backstage of the A.T. Visit places no hiker has ever seen. Join us in maintaining the boundary lines of the land corridor that protect the A.T. We will be working between Rt 7 and the Sheffield-Egremont Rd in Sheffield, MA, southern Berkshire County. Work will include finding and clearing the boundary by clipping brush and small trees with hand tools to maintain a line of sight - no painting required.

A.T. Toolshed Maintenance

Not exactly trail maintenance, but a necessary task to keep our home base in good shape and functioning well. As we approach the end of the field season, it's time to tidy up the building where we store and maintain our tools and equipment. We'll also do a bit of maintenance on the building itself. Work includes painting the exterior, clearing out unused or broken tools, storing maintaining and storing equipment for the winter, and general sweeping and cleaning. We have work available for all levels of experience and abilities.

Wildlife Transect, Rt 20 - Tyne Rd Area

This will be out first transect in this area at the southern end of October Mtn SF and North of Rt 20 so who knows what we'll find. We will be out all day so dress for the season and weather (bad weather cancels). Bring lunch, snacks and water for the day. No experience necessary. Pace is slow mostly off trail with plenty of time to examine spoor to see what the residents are up to. Make sure to bring along your curiosity.

AT Corridor Boundary Work - Sheffield, Day 3

Enjoy the backstage of the A.T. Visit places no hiker has ever seen. Join us in maintaining the boundary lines of the land corridor that protect the A.T. We will be working between Rt 7 and the Sheffield-Egremont Rd in Sheffield, MA, southern Berkshire County. Work will include finding and clearing the boundary by clipping brush and small trees with hand tools to maintain a line of sight - no painting required.

Wildlife Transect, Dalton Gulf Area

This will be our first transect along the Dalton Gulf trail. This area is located at the southern end of protected lands situated between Dalton and Cheshire, MA so there's a good chance we'll find some interesting tracks and sign of wildlife using the area.

Wildlife Transect, Sages Ravine Area

It's been many years since we visited this area to check on how the wild things are using the area, so about time we did another check of the area. We do have some older records of moose being in the area and this past season multiple reports of bear presence, so who knows what we'll find ... always an adventure!

Wildlife Transect, Mt Prospect Area

This will be out first transect in this area - the watershed lands and northern part of the Mt Greylock State Reservation. We will approach the area from the Pattison Rd trailhead and climb to the Mt Prospect ridge top for the initial part of our search. If time and conditions permit, we will also explore the lower elevations of our trail lands nearer Pattison Rd.

Wildlife Transect, West Branch Rd Area

It's been quite awhile since we did a transect in this area but hikes/snowshoes through the area in recent winters has indicated we can expect some interesting findings. This is a rugged area, particularly if we have significant snow, and we may need to use snowshoes so keep that in mind when deciding whether to join this one.