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Trustees of Reservations Events

September 4 | 9 AM – 1 PM
Glendale Falls Reservation, Middlefield


Join a volunteer group to help build a staircase down Glendale falls, reducing visitor impact on the falls.  

About the Trustees of Reservations in the Pioneer Valley

Since 2001, The Trustees have been building a stronger conservation presence in the Pioneer Valley region with educational and grassroots community outreach programs and the pursuit of significant land conservation opportunities. Currently, The Trustees own and manage 13 spectacular properties in the region.  These include Notchview, the Bryant Homestead, Dinosaur Footprints, Chapel Brook, Bear Swamp, Chesterfield Gorge, Petticoat Hill, Glendale Falls, Little Tom Mountain (to open 2012) and Peaked Mountain.  Recent acquisitions which will open to the public in the future include the Bullitt Reservation, Mt. Warner Reservation, and Land of Providence. The Trustees locally operate the Highland Communities Initiative (HCI), a program created to protect the natural and cultural character of 38 rural hilltowns located between the Connecticut and Housatonic Rivers.  To find out more about HCI, visit www.highlandcommunities.org. For more information on becoming a Trustees member, donor and/or volunteer or to reach The Trustees of Reservations Pioneer Valley regional office, please call 413.532.1631.

The Trustees of Reservations are 100,000 people like you, who love the outdoors and the distinctive charms of New England, and believe in celebrating and protecting them for current and future generations. Founded by open space visionary, Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees “hold in trust” and care for special places throughout the Commonwealth called "reservations.”

A member-, donor-, volunteer-, and endowment-supported organization, The Trustees (and its affiliate, Boston Natural Areas Network) own and care for  more than 100 spectacular reservations and 34 community gardens located on 25,000 acres in 73 communities throughout Massachusetts. From working farms and historic homesteads, several of which are National Historic Landmarks, to formal and community gardens, barrier beaches, open meadows, woodland trails, mountain vistas, a Gold LEED-certified green building, and a popular campground, all reservations are open for the public to enjoy.

The Trustees offer hundreds of programs and activities throughout the year, most of which are free-of-charge or discounted for members. In addition, The Trustees are a leader in the conservation movement and serve as a model for other land trusts nationally and internationally. Working with communities and conservation partners around the state in addressing important conservation issues and efforts, The Trustees hold conservation restrictions on more than 16,000 acres of privately owned land and have worked with partners around the state to assist in the protection of an additional 16,000 acres.

As land is being developed and open space is being fragmented at a rapid pace around the state, time is running out to save the best of Massachusetts’ landscapes and landmarks. To find out how you can protect a special place in your community, become a partner, request a speaker, and/or become a Trustee through your volunteer, donor, or membership contributions, please call 781.784.0567, visit www.thetrustees.org, or email membership@ttor.org. We are all Trustees.

WILD & SCENIC SATURDAYS JUNE – OCTOBER

East Branch Trail Days - Free workshops

The third Saturday from June to Oct. will find us at the start of the East Branch trail, which happens to be the dynamic Chesterfield Gorge. We will be training volunteers to look for macro invertebrates, identify invasive species, recognize rock formations and take beautiful photos that help us keep track of the health of the river.  Attend one or all of the trainings, pick out your section and feel great about helping maintain our Wild and Scenic designation.  What does it mean to be Wild & Scenic? Visit: www.westfieldriverwildscenic.org.

Sept. 18th   9am. -1pm.   Macro Invertebrates with Mike Cole 

Oct. 16th      9am. -1pm.   Orientation & map reading with Bill Babcock

Limited space, call or email Meredyth Babcock to sign up for the trainings (413) 623-2070 volunteer@westfieldriverwildscenic.org. 

One step at a time down Glendale Falls

Is trail work and installing rustic stairs more your style?  Join us at Glendale Falls the first Saturday of each month, June – October 9am. -1pm.  Help protect and enhance the Trustees of Reservation's beautiful Glendale Falls property by installing rustic stairs and a woodland trail one step at a time.

Oct. 2th         9am. -1pm.  

Walkin’ the Wild & Scenic Westfield River

It’s not too late to adopt your mile section of Massachusetts first designated Wild and Scenic River.  Over 78 miles in ten towns is recognized for its unique and valuable resources. Be the eyes and ears on the river by adopting a mile section and conducting a visual survey.  It’s a great project to do with friends and family. You might be surprised who is already out there Walkin’ the Watershed.  Video training is now available, so you can train at your leisure.

Call or email Meredyth Babcock for a schedule, to sign up or get updates.(413) 623-2070 volunteer@westfieldriverwildscenic.org .

Host a viewing of the Lurking in the Woods for your community.

The Westfield River Wild and Scenic Association is looking for a few groups/communities interested in learning more about the spread of the devastating invasive Long Horn Beetle. We need to work together if we hope to stop it from spreading to our forests.  Would you be interested in hosting a lecture and showing of the film?  Contact Meredyth Babcock 413 623-2070.

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Town Hall Information
P. O. Box 265
188 Skyline Trail
Middlefield, MA 01243
Ph: 413-623-2079
Fax: 413-623-6108
Hours:
Monday - 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Tax Collector
Office hours
Mondays: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ph: 413-623-5182
Fax 413 623-6108
Email:

Town Clerk
Office hours
Monday:
7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Ph: 413-623-2079
Email:

Assessors
Office hours
Mondays: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Ph: 413-623-8966
Fax: 413-623-5847
Email:

Selectmen/Board of Health
Office hours
Mondays: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Ph: 413-623-2079

Email:

Thomas Rock:
Larry Pease:

Charles Hunter:

Treasurer
Ph: 413-623-2079

Email:

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Brick2Clicks
P. O. Box 154
Middlefield, MA 01243
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Ph: 413-623-5168
Email: brick2clicks@aol.com
Website: www.brick2clicks.info

D. A. DiNicola Excavation, Inc.
54 Skyline Trail
Middlefield, MA 01243
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Ph: 413-623-6666
Email: dkdini@aol.com
Website: www.dinicolaexcavation.com

DecadesOld.com
11 Skyline Trail
Middlefield, MA 01235
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Ph: 413-623-5315
Fax: 413-623-5168
Email: decadesold@aol.com
Website: www.decadesold.com

Mass Call / Volunteer Firefighters Assoc.
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Website:
www.mcvfaTravel.com

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