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Riverwalks 2015 July-September

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Hello Friends!

We’re delighted to announce the next set of Mill River walks for 2015.  Please email us at info@millrivergreenway.org to reserve your spots.  Every walk so far has been full with a waiting list, so register early!

All walks will take place from 10am – noon.   Details on the meet-up location will be sent to registered participants as the dates approach.

Sunday July 19, Leeds Village (hosted by the Leeds Civic Association Mill River Greenway Committee with Sue Carbin, Penny Geis, Heidi Stevens, and Jason Johnson)

Saturday August 15, Florence I:  downtown Florence/Arts & Industry (John and Wendy Sinton)

Saturday, September 26, Florence II: Broughton’s Meadow/GFN Farm (Laurie Sanders and Betty Sharpe)

And don’t forget your passports!    Our gorgeous new MRGI t-shirt will make its debut soon as your prize for completing all ten Mill River walks.

See you soon!
Gaby and John

A Glorious Paddle at Arcadia

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Thanks to Dave McLean, Jonah Keane and all the folks at MassAudubon’s Arcadia Refuge, the MRGI folks had a wonderful Sunday morning exploring the floodplain forest.  How lucky we are to have such natural beauty and expert guides so close to home!
…and what luck to have had our great videographer John Body along.  Here’s a quick taste of a couple of highlights.  Dave sighted a great horned owl flying, then its nest, then its 2 owlets, the older sibling sitting on a branch near the water and the younger, less fledged, still in the nest.  (John Body photos)Great Horned Owl 6 Body.jpg
Great Horned Owl 5 Body.jpgArcadia paddle 2 4.15 Body.jpg

 

Two April Opportunities

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Here are two imminent April events!

April 18 Bay State Sustainability Fair 1:00-4:00 with a pair of riverwalks on Mill River historic sites. BSVA_SustainabilityFairFlyerPE

April 27th at 7:30 P.M.: A UMass Amherst project for an outdoor exhibit in Florence at the Northamtpon Community Farm/Florence Recreation Fields site.  Check it out:  UMass Outdoor Exhibit

 

 

 

Spring 2015 Riverwalks and Paddle

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Dear Friends of the Mill River,

With ice finally melting, and rain in the forecast, spring has arrived!  We’re delighted to announce the first batch of Mill River Walks for 2015.

Sunday, April 19 — Floodplain Forest paddle, Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton (canoes provided!)  Dave McLain, leader.

Thursday, April 23 — Hidden Mill, downtown Northampton I.  John Sinton, leader.

Saturday, May 9 — Skinnerville/Haydenville.  Ralmon Black, leader.

Sunday, June 7 — Leeds to Haydenville.  Gaby Immerman, leader.

Please email info@millrivergreenway.org to reserve your spot. More information about time and meeting place will be provided when you register.  Space is limited!  If you were on a waiting list last year, you will be given priority in registering for the same walk this year.

Don’t forget your passports!  We look forward to seeing you out on the river this year.

Gaby and John