- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
5/23 Dinosaur Footprints-Be An Garlic Mustard/Trail Superhero!
ORGANIZATION: The Trustees, West Region
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Imagine small herds of dinosaurs on the shore of a shallow tropical lake. Imagine yourself wandering this habitat! You can! Join staff and other volunteers this saturday and enjoy a real, up-close look at over 130 of their fossilized prints, while SAVING this habitat and geological wonder from the wrath of the evil Garlic Mustard!
This easily accessible property has a short trail that wanders through woods and among sandstone rock which needs a spring cleanup in anticipation of thousands of visitors this summer-trash removal, trail clearing, and removal of the invasive garlic mustard plant.
All tools provided. Please dress in long-pants, a work shirt and sturdy shoes. Bring gloves, snack, and water. Children with consistent adult guardian supervision ok.
Please Pre-Register at 413.532.1631 x21 or westregion@ttor.org.
http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/pioneer-valley/dinosaur-footprints.html#t1
Information on Garlic Mustard: http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/pubs/midatlantic/alpe.htm
Directions:
From Points North: From I-91 South, take Exit 18 to Rt. 5 South toward Holyoke. Follow for 5.2 mi. to entrance on left.
From Points South: From I-91 North take Exit 17 to Rt. 141 East toward Holyoke. Turn left onto Rt. 5 North and follow for 2.2 mi. to entrance on right.
Reservation has small roadside turnout for parking (April 1 to November 30; 7 cars).
Public Transportation:
BLUE 48 Bus (Northampton/Veterans Park; Connection to Holyoke Mall) Flagstop route. Stand on side of the road to catch bus; ask driver to stop at Dinosaur Footprints.
More opportunities with The Trustees, West Region
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Trustees, West Region
Location:
1 Sargent Street, Stockbridge, MA 01262, US
Mission Statement
"The Trustees preserve for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts." West region offices in Holyoke, Leominster, Stockbridge & Windsor. 44 locations across Central and Western MA, 113+ across the state of MA.
Description
Who We Are
We are more than 100,000 people like you who love the outdoors, who love the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting them, for everyone, forever.
Together with our neighbors, we protect the distinct character of our communities and inspire a commitment to our special places. Our passion is to share with everyone the irreplaceable natural and cultural treasures we care for.
What We Do
We enjoy and care for more than 100 special places - nearly 25,000 acres - all around Massachusetts. And we are actively building an extended family of friends and neighbors across the state that can help in their different ways.
We have offices in Leominster, Beverly, Sharon, Vineyard Haven, Holyoke, Stockbridge, Boston, Ipswich and Westport.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Route 5Holyoke, MA 01040
DATE POSTED
May 21, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 1-3 hours
- Ability to walk easy trails, bend, pull weeds or remove small branches, use small hand tools