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Friday, March 20, 6:30 – 7:30 AM
Mount Agamenticus Summit
$8 per person. Register online.

Welcome spring’s first sunrise at the summit of Mount Agamenticus with a peaceful walk around the Big A Universal Access Trail.

Hot cocoa, coffee, and tea will be provided; please BYO mug if you can! Participants are invited to join Naomi upstairs in the Lodge for an optional journaling practice after the walk.

The cost of this program directly supports the work of the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program. If you would prefer to pay by cash in person the morning of the event, please e-mail Naomi to reserve your spot. Please also reach out if this program is of interest, but cost is prohibitive.

Access Road gate will open at 6:00 AM. Plan to meet in front of the summit lodge by 6:30. Sunrise is at 6:46 AM.

 

Join our Outreach and Education Coordinator for monthly observation of two Signs of the Seasons locations at Mount Agamenticus.

Signs of the Seasons (SOS) is an environmental monitoring and education program for New England residents. Participants contribute to the program by observing and recording phenology, the seasonal changes of common plants and animals, in their communities and backyards. We’ve designated two locations at Mount A for regular monitoring of indicator/calibration species.

The public is welcome to come along monthly starting in April for a quiet walk or hike, observation, and discussion about what we’re seeing. Bring a journal or just yourself! If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer observer in your own backyard, check out available trainings.

Drop-in, free with Parking/Admission. Meet outside Learning Lodge. We will leave for spots promptly at 10:00 AM.

Shrubland Spot: Every Second Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Activity level: easy.

Forest Spot: Every Second Friday, 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Activity level: moderate.

Note: Timeframes are an estimate. Shrubland observation will likely take significantly less than an hour, but Forest observation may be longer, with time needed to hike to the spot and back.

Friday, May 9, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Mount Agamenticus Summit
$25 per person. Register online.

Make art in nature at the summit of Mount Agamenticus! In this workshop, participants will learn multiple printmaking techniques to make their own nature prints. We’ll explore making collagraphs, cyanotypes (aka sun prints), and block prints using foam plates.

Recommended ages 12+, though interested younger participants are welcome with adult supervision. If you would prefer to pay by cash in person the morning of the event, please email [email protected] to reserve your spot. Cost is per person and includes admission fee. Participants will be given a parking pass valid for the full day. All materials provided.

Sunday, May 31, 8:30 – 10:30 PM
Mount Agamenticus Base (Ring Trailhead)
$8 per person. Register online.

Join us for a nighttime hike to the summit of First Hill!

We will meet at the Base parking lot and hike west along Ring Trail to arrive at the Summit via Witch Hazel Trail. After enjoying tea or hot cocoa at the summit, we’ll return via Witch Hazel and then continue east on Ring Trail back down to the parking area.

Headlamps required; we have some spares. There is no minimum age requirement, but prior hiking experience is highly recommended. Moderate difficulty. Terrain varies from gentle slopes on dirt trails to rocky sections with short climbs or descents. Full distance is just over 2 miles.

The cost of this program directly supports the work of the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program. If you would prefer to pay by cash in person the morning of the event, please e-mail Naomi to reserve your spot. Please also reach out if this program is of interest, but cost is prohibitive.