[Appies] AMC July Newsletter and Events

[chair at amcworcester.org]

July 07

Happy Summer Members!

Summer is officially here and a great time to "Get Out There" and  
enjoy Worcester county at its finest and join in on all the activities  
our chapter is offering including paddling, July 4 cookout,  
volleyball, trail work, family outings, hiking, biking, socials, and  
so much more.  Check out our website at www.amcworcester.org  
frequently as it is updated weekly.

Welcome new members and thanks to all who support us.  Our membership  
is growing on average of 50 new members per month.  That says a lot  
about who we are!  However we want to hear from those too who select  
to no longer be a member and ask that you share some thoughts with us  
on how to improve the chapter.  We're always open for suggestions and  
trying to make change based on comments from our local members.   
Feedback is always encouraged and welcomed.

This month has been full of exciting opportunities.  National Trails  
Day at Mt. Wachusett was a huge success with over 25 in attendance.   
Special thanks to Mt. Wachusett for providing lunch to all our hard  
workers and to all who worked so hard on the trails.  Be sure to see  
our photos online at http://amcworcester.org/pix/index.htm.  Great job  
Steve Crowe, Don Hoffses, and Dwayne Erikson for organizing the annual  
event!  The annual solstice hike was a sold out crowd on a picture  
perfect evening.

Our new member beginner hikes are well attended so new members  
consider joining in on the fun and be sure to go to our potluck and  
new member orientation every 3rd Wed.  We are also offering a new  
"Walk in the Park" series exploring our state parks especially  
designed for families and beginner hikers and cyclists.

I spent 3 days in the White Mountains with a mountain classroom trip  
from Ayer Middle School.  Thirteen 6th graders enjoyed staying at the  
Highland Center and Mizpah Hut and learned about leadership, teamwork,  
bio-diversity, geology, geography, astronomy and so much more.  Thanks  
to the Worcester Chapter for subsidizing their trip of a lifetime.

Kicking off this summer is the new "Family Adventure Camp" open to all  
families interested in connecting with one another in the Worcester  
County area for bike riding, hiking, swimming and inexpensive trips  
locally.  Kids need kids to enjoy outside to the fullest and this is  
an excellent opportunity for families to get outside mid-week so "no  
child is left inside" this summer! Please join us as there are several  
weekend trips offered this month hiking Monadnock, Hopkinton State  
Park and Tully Lake Camping.

Leaders are reminded that all entries for the Sept. issue should be  
entered by July 10.  Thanks for all you do to keep our chapter going.   
Please consider leading a favorite fall hike or bike ride for us.

Our newsletter will be arriving shortly so members stay tuned.  We  
love to share member's adventures and you will surely enjoy this  
incoming issue with paddling and biking around the country stories.   
Thanks to Mary MacDonald and Lori Nozzolillo for their outstanding  
efforts.

Mary MacDonald should also be recognized for organizing the second of  
the series "Urban Park Cleanups".  Thanks to all of those who stepped  
up to the plate and assisted in the cleanup in Worcester.  This is an  
ongoing series and we try to encourage and inspire you to give back a  
few hours to your local community.  Please consider joining us again  
in August date TBD.

Congratulations to our volunteer of the month, David Miller.  Thanks  
David for all you do for our paddling committee over the years.  Most  
recently David led a canoe camping trip and consistently leads monthly  
paddle trips.  All nominees are entered into a drawing for a free  
weekend at any AMC destination.  Also nominated this month were our  
young members Tim Smith and Justin Savage.  Keep up the good work  
guys!  We appreciate all you do. Please consider nominating a special  
volunteer for their outstanding efforts and send to  
barbaradyer at hotmail.com by July 25.

Our nominations process will soon be open and we are seeking  
candidates in the following positions on our executive committee for a  
one year commitment starting in November.  Possible vacancies are  
Vice-Chair, Leadership Chair, Programs, Treasurer, Webmaster, Paddling  
Chair, Ski Chair, and PR.  If you have ever considered joining a team  
of talented and dedicated outdoor enthusiasts who proudly follow the  
mission of the AMC, please contact our nominations chair Jim Walsh at  
hikerjim502 at yahoo.com for more information. All are welcome and new  
members are especially encouraged to get involved at the chapter  
level.  Training is provided and experience in some positions not  
required.

Calling all runners!  The Greenway Challenge is just around the corner  
on September 29th and our AMC team needs runners to run approx. 5.5  
miles.  Please join the fun on this 3rd annual AMC event led by Mary  
MacDonald mmacdona at comcast.net.  Speed not necessary, just an ability  
to be part of a team and have fun on this special day.  For more  
details on the GC visit http://www.greenwaychallenge.org/.

On a personal note, I am excited to share my big summer adventure with  
you as I will be going this month to our Western National Parks,  
Canyons, Vegas, while visiting Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Arizona and  
California beaches.  A trip of my lifetime indeed!  Upon my return,  
I'll be joining the 16th annual "Ladies Hut Hike" trip up to Greenleaf  
and Lonesome Lake huts and spending some additional time volunteering  
at Lonesome Lake with my kids.  Families - please consider joining me  
at Lonesome August 14-16 or on the "Families Fun Weekend" at Noble  
View in Western MA from August 3-5 or on the midweek "Family Adventure  
Club".  All are welcome!

Wishing you all the best this summer with many adventures and safe journeys!

Happy Trails,

Barbara Dyer
Chapter Chair
(508)735-3281
barbaradyer at hotmail.com

Summer Events:

Thu., June 7-August 30. Summer Volleyball. Status: Open. Join the  
Worcester Chapter members for co-ed recreational adult volleyball.  
Drop in every Thursday night from 6-9 on an outside sand court in  
Southboro during June, July, August. New and prospective members  
welcome. Open to all levels. Must register in advance weekly with  
leader. Space is limited. Free! Leader: Barbara Dyer,  
barbaradyer at hotmail.com, 508-735-3281.

Wed-Thu., June 20-August 30. AMC Family Adventure Club. Status: Open.  
Calling all families to join the fun this summer on weekly mid-week  
outings in the Worcester County area. Connect with other families for  
inexpensive trips that will leave "no child left inside". Hiking,  
bicycle riding, swimming, and museums. Visit parks, bike paths, lakes,  
beaches, farms, and attractions such as the Ecotarium, Tower Hill  
Gardens, and Davis Farmland. It's always more fun with a group!  
Recommended for ages 5+. Contact leader for more info. Leader: Barbara  
Dyer, barbaradyer at hotmail.com, 508-735-3281.

Tue., June 26. Worcester-Holden Ride. Biking. 6pm start. Status: Open.  
About 11 mi. Meet at Jesse Burkett Little league field next to  
Worcester State College on Chandler Street. Optional pizza after. No  
registration required. Related Web link. Leader: John Gau,  
gau_amc at charter.net, 508 853-6254.

Wed., June 27. WR Chapter Meeting-Last Wed. of The Month. Status:  
Canceled. Join the Worcester Chapter Team of volunteers for a planning  
session for the chapter initiatives. New members especially welcome to  
get involved. Volunteers and leaders are always needed. If you would  
like to learn more about how you can volunteer for the largest  
regional conservation, education and recreation organization, please  
join us for dinner and our monthly meetings every last Wed. of the  
month in Boylston. Register with leader. Leader: Barbara Dyer,  
barbaradyer at hotmail.com, 508-735-3281.

Thu., June 28. Scales Ride. Biking. 6pm start. Status: Open.  
Millbury/Sutton. Meet at Scales Rest., 45 River St., Millbury, MA (off  
122A). Ride through parts of Millbury and scenic Sutton. No  
registration required. Leader: Colette Downing, cmdowning at charter.net,  
508-865-1194.

Fri-Sun., June 29-July 1. Tully Lake Campground. Status: Open. Canoe  
the Tully River or island hop on Tully Lake. Fishing and swimming  
abound. Explore miles of hiking ormountain biking trails, including  
jaunts to nearbywaterfalls and scenic overlooks. Tully Lake  
Campground(located about 1 ½ hrs from Worcester), offers  
walk-in,tents-only campsites in a wilderness-like setting, mostsites  
on the lake. Centrally located modern bathhouse withtoilets, hot  
showers, and drinking water. Canoe and kayakrentals available. $25 per  
adult, $15 per child under 12,for the whole weekend. Includes 2  
breakfasts. Potluck dinner. Related Web link. Leader: Ed Fanjoy,  
edfanjoy at yahoo.com, 508-842-2186; Co-leader: Pat Fanjoy.

Sun., July 1. Sunday night dinner. Status: Open. Sunday dinner at 6  
p.m. at Ronnie's Seafood on Route 31 in Charlton. Leader: Lori  
Nuzzolillo, pkjane58 at hotmail.com.

Tue., July 3. Tuesday Night Bike Ride. Biking. 6pm start. Status:  
Open. Meet at Old Stone Church. No Leader due to 4th holiday. Ride  
with your friends. No registration required. Leader: Fred Mezynski,  
fmezynski at yahoo.com, 508 853-6098.

Wed., July 4. Cookout, Bike Rides, Kayak, and Swimming. Biking.  
Status: Open. Join us again or for the first time for our July 4th  
cookout/potluck with optional bike ride, kayaking, or swimming. All  
are welcome. Activities will start from our home on Quaddick Lake in  
Thompson, CT. The bike rides will cover some of northeastern  
Connecticut's beautiful rolling countryside. Join us on a either a  
30-mile ride, led by Pat Lambert, starting at 10:00am, or a 15-mile  
ride, lef by Jon Gau, starting at 11:30am. Start paddling anytime  
after 10:00am. Cookout begins at 1:30pm. Leader: Ron Jolicoeur,  
ronjoli at charter.net, 860 923-6938.

Sat., July 7. Billards Night. Status: Open. Billiards Night Potlucks,  
hikes, biking, kayaking etc, etc how about Billiards anyone? Come over  
to Jillians in Worcester and join in the fun. An evening of billiards,  
food & drink.Shared costs for billiards table, food & drinks on your  
own.Leaders Jean McInerney and Mary MacDonald. Contact Jean for time  
and directions No registration required. Leader: Jean McInerney,  
jemcinerney at verizon.net; Co-leader: Mary MacDonald,  
mmacdona at comcast.net.

Sat., July 7. Midstate Trail series #3. Status: Open. Meet at 9 a.m.  
near where trail crosses Route 9 in Spencer at Spencer Country Inn.  
Leave some cars here and shuttle to McCormack Road by 4-H Club horse  
barns near Buck Hill. Hike south over Moose Hill and across Moose Hill  
Reservoir dam back to Route 9, 6 miles. No registration required.  
Leader: Ken Pickren, mandmauger at comcast.net, 508-765-6022; Leader:  
Duke Charbonneau, 508-885-4387.

Tue., July 10. Tuesday Night in Webster. Biking. 6pm start. Status:  
Open. Meet at Lodge Restaurant on Rt. 16 in Webster. No registration  
required. Leader: Bruce Blais, Bruce.Blais at umassmed.edu, 508-949-6520.

Thu., July 12. Marlboro/Berlin/Northboro 12th Annual Bike Ride.  
Biking. 6pm start. Status: Open. Ride 14-16 miles through beautiful  
hills and dales of Metrowest apple country. Meet at Hooligan's Bar &  
Grill (Twin Boros Plaza - former Country Villa restaurant) on Rt. 20  
West at Marlboro-Northboro border at 5:45 PM No registration required.  
Leader: Andy Wojcikowski, 508-485-7379.

Fri., July 13. Movie Nite. Status: Open. Blackstone Valley 14 Cinemas  
on Friday July 13, 2007, at 6:15 pm meet at the piano in the main  
entrance. The Shoppes at Blackstone Valley located at the Intersection  
of Routes 146 and 122A Millbury, MA 01527. Please RSVP your attendance  
by Wednesday July 11, 2007 Leader: Tia Koziak, ma2622 at charter.net,  
508-981-1152.

Sat., July 14. Oldies Concert - Grassroots. Status: Open. Oldies 1033  
is sponsoring a free concert on July 14 at the Hatch Shell in Boston,  
featuring the Grassroots.("Temptation Eyes" "Sooner or Later") Let's  
meet at the Riverside T station in Newton by 3 p.m.(Or, if preferred,  
we can carpool to the T. Driving straight into Boston would probably  
prove problematic. Concert starts at 7 p.m. Leader: Lori Nuzzolillo,  
pkjane58 at hotmail.com.

Sat., July 14. Paddle/Picnic Day Tully Lake. Status: Open. Come out  
for a leisurely day trip paddling around Tully Lake.The reservoir area  
is rich with natural beauty. Then we will stay for a shared picnic.  
Meet at the Lake at 10 am. Contact leaders for more information. Good  
for all size kayaks and canoes.Rentals available. Related Web link.  
Leader: Mary MacDonald, mmacdona at comcast.net; Co-leader: Jean  
McInerney, jemcinerney at verizon.net.

Sat., July 14. Mt. Monadnock Family Hike. Status: Open. This will be  
Emma's first time up Monadnock. We'll do the White Dot trail, because  
kids love to scramble. We'll have dinner afterwards at a kid-friendly  
restaurant. Related Web link. Leader: Ed Fanjoy, edfanjoy at yahoo.com,  
508-842-2186; Co-leader: Pat Fanjoy.

Sun., July 15. Nature Photography Park Series. Status: Open. July  
Photography walk. Escape the July heat with a hike up Mt Watatic in  
Ashburnham MA. Bring a picnic lunch, plenty of water, sturdy hiking  
boots, hiking poles, bugspray, picnic lunch and a sweater. Windswept  
summit, at 1832 ft. elevation, can be cool in any season. Since this  
is a photo hike, rain or heavy cloudiness cancels. The trailhead and  
parking are located on Rt. 119 in Ashburnham, MA, just 4.9 miles west  
of Ashby center. Time: Contact Leader. For more information see:  
http://www.gis.net/~sarsenau/websites/watatic/hiking.html. No  
registration required. Leader: Kiirja Paananen, Khatru24 at yahoo.com,  
978-582-9248.

Sun., July 15. Wachusett Mountain Workday. Status: Open. Meet at the  
Visitor Center. Join Dwayne Ericson, Facility Supervisor at Wachusett  
Mountain State Reservation, and other volunteers in providing  
maintenance to the Mountain trails. Projects may consist of paint  
blazing, vegetation control, or basic upkeep and repairs to damaged  
drainage structures. Some experience preferred but all help is openly  
welcomed. Tools supplied. Bring water bottle, packable snacks or  
lunch, work gloves, and wear sturdy footwear and clothing appropriate  
for work. No registration required. Leader: Don Hoffses,  
rockypond at charter.net.

Mon., July 16. "Walk in the Park" Series. Status: Open. Join the  
Worcester Chapter for a fun filled evening especially designed for  
families and beginner hikers and cyclists. Join us at Hopkinton State  
Park for a picnic, walk, ride, or paddle, swim and volleyball. Fun  
begins at 6:00 p.m. Contact leader to register and for meeting place.  
Rain cancels. All are welcome! Related Web link. Leader: Barbara Dyer,  
barbaradyer at hotmail.com, 508-735-3281.

Tue., July 17. Tuesday at Dean Park. Biking. 6pm start. Status: Open.  
Meet at Dean Park in Parking Lot off Spring Street. No registration  
required. Leader: Pat Fanjoy, pfanjoy at yahoo.com, 508-842-2186.

Tue., July 17. Tuesday Nite Bike Ride. Biking. 6pm start. Status:  
Open. Meet at Dean Park in Shrewsbury, MA. Gather in parking lot at  
the corner of School St. and Main St. away from flying baseballs. No  
registration required. Leader: Pat Fanjoy, pfanjoy at yahoo.com,  
508-842-2186.

Wed., July 18. 3rd Wednesday Social. Status: Open. 3rd Wednesday  
Social & New Member Orientation. Status: Open, 6pm. Summer Outing at  
Broad Meadow Brook on Massasoit Rd, Worcester. Hike in Sanctuary. Hot  
dogs, Burgers provided. Bring side dish to share. New menber/visitors  
welcome. Registration required for new member orientation (6:00) not  
for dinner. Register with Jean McInerney at 508-753-2639 or  
jemcinerney at verizon.net. No registration required. Leader: Fred  
Mezynski, fmezynski at yahoo.com, 508 853-6098; Co-leader: John Nieman,  
jhnatic at verizon.net, 508-835-3352.

Thu., July 19. Thursday Night Bike Ride - Explore Hudson & Marlboro.  
Biking. 6pm start. Status: Open. (Int) ~15 miles of rolling backroads  
through Hudson, Bolton and Marlboro. Ride explores backroads of the  
area and part of the Assabet River Rail Trail. Meet at Park n Ride Jct  
of R62/495. Ride leaves promptly at 6P. No registration required.  
Leader: Sharon Foster, sharon_foster2 at yahoo.com.

Thu., July 19. New Member Dinner. Status: Open. Dinner scheduled for  
July 19, 2007 at 6:30 pm Leo Turo's Restaurante, 11 Bracket Court  
Worcester, MA. Entrees include Northern Italian fare including salads,  
pasta and seafood. Prices range from $9.95. Please RSVP no later than  
July 14, 2007. Leader: Tia Koziak, ma2622 at charter.net, 508-981-1152.

Sat., July 21. Dinner First Movie Second. Status: Open. Meet before  
the show at O'Conner's Restaurant 1160 West Boylston Street Worcester,  
MA meet at 5:30 pm, at dinner we will decide on a movie. Please RSVP  
your attendance by Wednesday July 18, 2007 No registration required.  
Leader: Tia Koziak, ma2622 at charter.net, 508-981-1152.

Sat., July 21. Canoe and Kayak the Quinebaug. Status: Open. We will  
meet at the boat launch site 200 yards off Route 20 4 km (2.4 miles)  
west of the Route 131 / Rt. 20 intersection in Fiskdale on the north  
side of the road. Bring your canoe or kayak, paddle, pfd, lunch,  
water, etc for a day on the water. We will shuttle boats to Lake Siog  
in Holland and paddle downstream the flat 5.5 miles to East Brimfield  
Reservoir, then after lunch tour the coastline of Long Pond. Leader:  
Ken Pickren, kenpickren at charter.net; Co-leader: Mary MacDonald,  
mmacdona at comcast.net.

Sat., July 21. Hancock Loop. Status: Open. 9.8m hike over North and  
South Hancock. Steep sections with scrambles. Many stream crossings.  
This hikes has spectacular views. Experienced hikers on this 6 plus  
hour hike. Leader: Steve Ciras, worcamchiking at yahoo.com, 508 769 9351;  
Co-leader: Deb Herlihy, debora_herlihy at yahoo.com, 508 380 1193.

Sun., July 22. Midstate Trail series #4. Status: Open. Meet 1 p.m. in  
Spencer where trail crosses G.H. Wilson Road. From Rte. 20, take Rte.  
31 north 5.4 miles. Take right on Capon Rd .4 miles to end. Park at  
that corner; which is .1 mile north of GH Wilson Rd and trail  
crossing. From Rte. 9, take Rte. 31 south. Turn left on East Charlton  
Rd. to GH Wilson Rd. Leave some cars here and shuttle to Route 9 at  
Spencer Country Inn. Walk south by Audubon land and horse farms, 5.3  
miles, back to G.H. Wilson Road. No registration required. Leader:  
Duke Charbonneau, mandmauger at comcast.net, 508-885-4387; Leader: Tia  
Koziak, 508-981-1152.

Tue., July 24. Quinapoxet River Loop. Biking. 6pm start. Status: Open.  
Ten miles with shade, hills, and trout stream. Road or mtn bikes ok,  
some sand and potholes on River St. Meet near bike rack behind  
Pinecroft Dairy and Restaurant, 555 Prospect St, West Boylston. No  
registration required. Leader: John Gau, gau_amc at charter.net, 508  
853-6254.

Wed., July 25. Paddle Party and BBQ Social. Status: Open. All Members  
welcome to join the WR chapter Executive Committee and WR chapter  
members for a BBQ social at Boylston's YMCA Camp Harrington on the  
lake at 6:00 p.m. Bring a side dish to share and a beverage, blanket  
or chair, bug spray. Join us for hiking, boating (byob), and  
volleyball. Register with leader. Families and new members are  
especially welcome! Related Web link. Leader: Barbara Dyer,  
barbaradyer at hotmail.com.

Thu., July 26. Thursday Night Bike Ride. Biking. 6pm start. Status:  
Open. Meet At Soccer Field next to grammar School on South street Just  
south of Berlin Center. No registration required. Leader: Fred  
Mezynski, fmezynski at yahoo.com, 508 853-6098.

Sat., July 28. Hopkinton State Park Family Canoe/Kayak/Picnic. Status:  
Open. Join us for a day of paddling fun. Paddling and swimming island  
to island. Canoe/kayak rentals available. Explore the park's many  
hiking trails. No registration required. Related Web link. Leader: Ed  
Fanjoy, edfanjoy at yahoo.com, 508-842-2186; Co-leader: Pat Fanjoy.

Sun., July 29. Very Beginner Hikes. Status: Open. Fourth in a series  
of monthly very beginner hikes, meet at Mt Wachusett visitor  
information at 10:00. Princeton, MA. Wachusett is the highest mountain  
in Massachusetts east of the Connecticut River and stands some 2,006  
feet above sea level at its peak. Our panoramic summit views include  
sights of Boston to the east. We will take a very easy trail to the  
top, stop often as needed, and have lunch at picnic table at the top  
of Mt Wachusett. Bring/wear hiking boots or high top sneakers, water  
and snacks. Please confirm your attendance to Tia via e-mail at  
ma2622 at charter.net no later than Wednesday July 25, 2007. Leader: Tia  
Koziak, ma2622 at charter.net, 508-981-1152.

Tue., July 31. Tuesday at West Boylston Rail Trail. Biking. 6pm start.  
Status: Open. Meet at Rail Trail in Oakdale Across from Softball Field  
No registration required. Leader: Joe Walsh, fmezynski at yahoo.com,  
978-928-1107.

Advanced Notice:

Fri-Sun., August 3-5., Family Fun Weekend at Noble View. Status: Open.  
Singles and sociables welcome, too! Waterfalls, swimming, gentle  
trails, spectacular views, hiking, great company, organized games,  
campfires, fun fun fun! $25 per person includes Fri & Sat lodging in  
fabulous renovated cottage with bedrooms, kitchen facilities, wood  
stoves, living rooms and plenty of space, or in historic farmhouse;  
tenting $15/person. No potable water; outhouses. Food NOT included;  
Sat potluck recommended. New members especially welcome. Limited space  
on first come basis. Refunds offered only if space is filled. Related  
Web link. Leader: Barbara Dyer, barbaradyer at hotmail.com, 508-735-3281;  
Co-leader: Rob Robertson, cerobertson at comcast.net, 413-549-4963;  
Register with: Barbara Dyer, barbaradyer at hotmail.com, 508-735-3281; 17  
Breakneck Hill Rd, Southboro, MA 01772.

Sat-Sun., August 11-12., Camel's Hump and Mt. Mansfield. Status: Open.  
Two day hikes in one weekend! Hike a 4,083 footer in Vermont whose  
summit is shaped like a you know what. Camel's Hump (8 miles rt, 2600  
feet) is the highest undeveloped mountain in Vermont, with no  
structures at the summit. Meet for dinner afterwards. Optional hike up  
Mt Mansfield (6.5 miles rt, 2800 feet) the next day. Do one or both!  
Hikes limited to 10. Lodging on your own or e-mail for ideas. Leader:  
Jack Downing, gratefulwarrior at yahoo.com; Leader: Andy Wojcikowski.

Fri-Mon., August 31-September 3. Cape Cod Camp-Bike-Swim Weekend.  
Biking. Status: Open. Nickerson St. Park wooded group site near pond &  
hot showers. Many biking opts. inc. miles of paved bike trails w/in  
park, incl. CC rail trail. Close to Wild Life Sanctuary & Cape Cod  
Nat'l Seashore. ~ $60 pp, incl. 3 brkfs. & 2 dinners. No refund aft.  
Aug. 22. Related Web link. Leader: Dave Laska, davelaska at verizon.net,  
508 829-9155; Leader: Michele Simoneau, michelesimoneau at msn.com,  
508-756-3778; Leader: Mary Newth, mnewth at netzero.net, 508-756-7385;  
Leader: John Grote, john_c_g at msn.com, 508-756-3778.

Sat-Sun., September 8-9., Flags on the 48. Status: Open. (Difficult)  
10+mi possible. Join our Chapter in honoring those who died on Sept 11  
by helping to raise the American flag over one of the White Moutain  
4,000 footers. This trip is being held in conjunction with the Flags  
On 48 organization. Could be an overnight backpack or day hike  
depending upon location. Details will be provided when available.  
Related Web link. Leader: Steve Ciras, worcamchiking at yahoo.com, 508  
769 9351.

Sat-Sun., September 8-9., Hiker Trail Workshop / AMC Club Wide Trails  
Day. Status: Open. 1 or 2 days...hikers choice. Ever wonder how that  
rock got in just the right spot to take your next step or who built  
that run off channel in just the right spot? Hikers and hike leaders  
have been invited to come join the Trails Committee and the Mass Dept  
of Conservation and Recreation to give your thanks, learn, appreciate  
and pay back those folks behind the scenes. Join us as we help with  
trail maintenance on Wachusett Mtn. You'll have lots of fun and never  
look at a trail the same way again. No experience necessary. Tools  
supplied Bring water, packable lunch/snacks, work gloves, and wear  
sturdy boots and clothing appropriate for conditions. Leader: Steve  
Ciras, worcamchiking at yahoo.com, 508 769 9351.