Birding with Martha
June 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Special Event
Birding with Martha
June 14th 10:00 am
Hilltown Hikers Education Center at Park Knox Trails, 195 Round Hill Road, Chester, MA 01011
Round Top Hill is a great place to see a variety of birds especially during the breeding season! Join special guest, Martha Kane to learn about our feathered friends. Many of the birds we will hear and see are neotropical migrants; they winter in central and South America and visit us only in spring and early summer for nesting. Bring your binoculars and help us do an eBird count. Beginners welcome; no experience necessary. If possible, bring your smart phone loaded with the free Merlin App, and Merlin will help you identify the birds by song! Massachusetts is home to over 300 bird species, including the state bird, the Black-capped Chickadee, and many migratory and resident species across diverse habitats. Wear sturdy shoes that can get wet, a hat, sunscreen and bug spray. In case of rain we will still hike even though it might be hard to see or hear birds. No dogs on this one please.
Shirts and Hiker swag will be for sale by donation at the event.
Registration not required. Suggested Donation $15.
Donations for the conserved Chester Granite and Polishing Works
property are greatly appreciated.
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Maps and bottled water provided. Event is volunteer lead. Suggested donation is $15. More details are on www.hilltownhikers.com . Please email westernmasshilltownhikers@aol.com or call/text 413-302-0312 if you have any questions. As always be prepared for rocks, mud and roots, bring trekking poles and a snack!
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GROUP HIKES AND TOURS SINCE 2010
Mission Statement: Western Mass Hilltown Hikers, Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to engage in all legal activities relating to the development, maintenance and operation of historical properties and tours, recreational hiking and outdoor adventure in Western Massachusetts. Western Mass Hilltown Hikers, Inc. provides monthly, guided group tours of historical hiking destinations in various locations of Western Massachusetts. We also provide volunteer trail maintenance for trails, maintain our historic conserved properties and provide educational presentations to other civic groups, non-profit organizations, libraries and schools. We are a non-profit 501C(3) organization incorporated in the State of Massachusetts. Tax ID #86-2532249
IMPORTANT: For all activities, participants must come prepared with adequate water and food. Dress appropriately in layers for the weather, including rain gear, and wear proper hiking footwear. The hike leader has the discretion to deny people participation if they are not adequately prepared. Contact us via email or text with any questions. Most hikes are listed as “Dog Friendly” or “Dogs on Leash are welcome.” If leashing is required you must keep your dog on leash! Please do not bring a dog if it is not reliably under your control, leashed or otherwise, and be prepared to pick up after your dog.
Adults bringing minor children are fully responsible for their safety and well-being. For children under 14, please contact us to ask if it is permissible to bring them (some hikes may be difficult for them and a liability release is mandatory). Hikes leave from the trailhead at the “Leave Time.” Please ARRIVE at the trailhead prepared to hike at least 10 MINUTES earlier than the Leave Time.
