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Chapter Conservation Chair
Are you passionate about conservation issues and the outdoors? Come help support the AMC and Western MA Chapter's conservation mission and goals as chair of the Conservation Committee. The Conservation Chair is a member of the Western MA Executive Committee, responsible for organizing and directing the Conservation Committee, coordinating conservation events, managing related budgets and supplies, and serving as the liaison to the Chapter Executive Committee.Wildlife Transect, A.T. Lands in Beartown State Forest
Late winter / early spring transect to check on what the wild residents of our Appalachian Trail lands are up to. While we will be covering a portion of Beartown SF that we've covered before, most of our time will be in the area east of the National Park Service lands recently added to Beartown SF. This area has a variety of habitats and is relatively remote so we are apt to see some cool stuff!Vernal Pool Monitoring, Hubbard Brook Area
Spring has sprung and the vernal pools should be active. On this occasion we'll monitor the vernal pools in the Hubbard Brook Area documenting what species are active, number and type of egg masses that have been laid, etc. We will also do some wildlife tracking while in the area.Vernal Pool Monitoring, Beartown State Forest Area
Spring has sprung and the vernal pools should be active. On this occasion we'll monitor the vernal pools in the Beartown Mountain SF Area documenting what species are active, number and type of egg masses that have been laid, etc. We will also do some wildlife tracking while in the area.Vernal Pool Monitoring, Belmont Reservoir Area
Spring has sprung and the vernal pools should be active. On this occasion we'll monitor the vernal pools in the Belmont Reservoir area of Hinsdale documenting what species are active, number and type of egg masses that have been laid, etc. We will also do some wildlife tracking while in the area.A.T. Corridor Boundary Work - Dalton 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 Grange Hall Rd and Tully Mountain in Dalton. Work will include finding and clearing the boundary by clipping brush and small trees with hand tools to maintain a line of sight, and painting yellow blazes along the boundary. We will be working off-trail, mostly in remote areas.A.T. Corridor Boundary Work - Dalton Day #2
Enjoy the backstage of the A.T. Visit places no hiker has ever seen. Join us for the second day of this project maintaining the boundary lines of the land corridor that protect the A.T. We will be working between Grange Hall Rd and Tully Mountain in Dalton. Work will include finding and clearing the boundary by clipping brush and small trees with hand tools to maintain a line of sight, and painting yellow blazes along the boundary. We will be working off-trail, mostly in remote areas.Wildlife Transect: Vossburgh Hills Area
Making another attempt to get out and do some wildlife monitoring in this area as foul weather cancelled our previous date. In any event we will be checking on our trail lands in the Vossburgh Hills area of Sheffield to see what the wild residents of our Appalachian Trail lands are up to.Work Day on Tyringham Cobble
We will work with local Cobble volunteers on Tyringham Cobble to clip brush, and maintain the iconic vistas on this property. The A.T. runs right over the summit of the Cobble with several views in the "New England Vernacular".Compass Skills for A.T. Corridor Monitors
This compass class is designed for Appalachian Trail (A.T.) corridor boundary monitors but others are welcome if space is available. We will be working off-trail in National Park Service lands surrounding the A.T. in Great Barrington/Monterrey, MA. We will be using compasses and original survey maps to locate the trail land boundaries and survey monuments, ignoring the yellow paint markings.A.T. Corridor Boundary Work - Gulf Rd
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 north of Gulf Rd. in Dalton. Work will include finding and clearing the boundary by clipping brush and small trees with hand tools to maintain a clear line of sight, and painting yellow blazes along the boundary. We will be working off-trail, mostly in remote areas.Upper Goose Pond Cabin Maintenance Day
The day before it opens for the season, we'll perform maintenance at the Cabin and adjacent campsites. In addition to other general maintenance this will include replacing the roof and some rotting siding on one of the privies and then applying a fresh coat of stain. Work will not involve contact with human waste, but will involve some light carpentry, painting and carrying materials up hill for a short distance.Open Upper Goose Pond Cabin for the Season
We'll open this iconic hiker stop for the season. Work will include removing and storing shutters, installing the dock, setting up the kitchen and dishwashing station. General sweeping and cleaning of the Cabin.Western MA Activity Committees: