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April 29, 2026

Friends: Spring 2026 Summit View

The most recent edition of the Friends of Mount Agamenticus newsletter, the Summit View, is hot off the presses!

Click here to read (PDF file will open in a new tab).

Save the Date: The afternoon of Saturday, June 6th has been scheduled for a simple dedication ceremony for the Marion’s Brook naming.

The “Summit View” is compiled and designed by members of the Friends of Mount Agamenticus, partners, and other supporters. THANK YOU!

The Friends of Mount Agamenticus (FOMA) is a volunteer advocacy and stewardship group for the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program. They assist Program staff in carrying out educational, interpretive, community outreach, and public use objectives without compromising the integrity of the region’s sensitive ecological habitat. FOMA is currently seeking member volunteers who can assist with any of the following tasks:

- - Orienting and coordinating with new volunteers
  - Researching fundraising opportunities
  - Writing grants and newsletter articles
  - Developing and managing website and social media

Please email [email protected] if interested, or learn more here! We would love to have you!

Photo of Nantucket Serviceberry taken by David Tibbetts.

February 1, 2026February 27, 2026

Mount Agamenticus Trail Challenge – Tenth Anniversary Celebration!

WOW! This year we are excitedly looking forward to the 10th anniversary of our Mount Agamenticus Trail Challenge! To celebrate this milestone we also are looking back at the many “happenings” of the previous nine challenges: gorgeous autumn sunshine, fog so thick you could barely see other runners, wind, foliage, eagles soaring overhead – through it all, the happy participants.

The Trail Challenge will again traverse the First Hill trails of Mount Agamenticus (as both the 5K and 1 Mile course remain mostly unchanged), and festivities finish with the Summit celebration and raffle.

As you “train” for this September 19th event, follow along for stories and data from previous runs.

We look forward to posting past year’s participants, completion times, volunteers, and other fun facts. And we look forward to your input!

Enjoy the many fond memories and please share your own Challenge experiences with all of us.

-RC

Photo of staff and many (but not all!) of our volunteers from the 2025 Challenge

January 28, 2026January 30, 2026

2025 Program Update

End-of-year highlights from the Conservation Program’s Stewardship, Outreach and Education, and Visitor Use Survey reports are now available. Here’s our field season in review!

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Full-length reports are linked below as PDF files. Files will open in a new tab.

Stewardship Report

Outreach and Education Report

Visitor Use Survey Report

January 12, 2026

Now Hiring for 2026 Field Season

We are now hiring Park Rangers for the 2026 Field Season!

Park Rangers will perform a variety of park operational activities.

Responsibilities include regulating access fee compliance, general custodial and park maintenance operations, visitor orientation and guidance for the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program, along with various trail and habitat work. Park Rangers are the first point of contact, conducting routine checks, interacting with visitors, and promoting safe, responsible access to the area.

Part-time and full-time positions available; will include mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Employment dates are April 13 through mid-November.

More information and instructions on how to apply here.

January 9, 2026January 30, 2026

Friends: Winter 2026 Summit View

The most recent edition of the Friends of Mount Agamenticus newsletter, the Summit View, is hot off the presses!

Click here to read (PDF file will open in a new tab).

The “Summit View” is compiled and designed by members of the Friends of Mount Agamenticus, partners, and other supporters. THANK YOU!

- - Orienting and coordinating with new volunteers
  - Researching fundraising opportunities
  - Writing grants and newsletter articles
  - Developing and managing website and social media

Please email [email protected] if interested, or learn more here! We would love to have you!

FOMA is currently seeking donations to help fund improvements to the Big A Universal Access Trail at the summit. Learn more about the project here or visit the fundraising page to donate.

Photo taken by David Tibbetts.