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Hike the Unkamits Path (Saturday, May 1) We'll hike approximately 4 miles to Round Top and then to Chester on the Unkamits Path, with a check on a possible vernal pool for its life forms. Meet at 9:30 a.m. across the brook from Carms Restaurant in Chester (18 miles west on Route 20 from Westfield). Call hike leader Henry Warchol at (413) 562-3467 for more details. Annual Dinner Meeting (Thursday, May 6) Please join us at our Annual Meeting and Dinner on Thursday, May 6 at 6:00 PM at Westwood's Pub. We will enjoy a buffet style dinner at this beautiful new restaurant in downtown Westfield. Joan Kimball of Riverways/River Restore will be our guest speaker, updating us on what her program is doing in our watershed. The Board has been working very hard to expand WRWA's programs to include more outings, speakers, and summer activities. WRWA President Mike Young will briefly explain what we've accomplished and where we plan to go in the future. As always, the chance to relax and talk with fellow WRWA members is always enjoyable. Contact Kathy Meyer (413-568-4252) for more information or to register. Wildflower Wander (Sunday, May 9) There is more to a wildflower than meets the eye! On Sunday, May 6th from 10:00 to 3:00, join Tom Condon, co-author of Wildflowers of the Smokies, for a salubrious springtime stroll to reveal the wildflowers in this shade garden in Westfieldčs Stanley Park. Brush up not only on identification of the flowers we see, but learn something of the origin of their names, medicinal purposes or interesting pollination strategies. After investigating here, we may carpool to another wildflower-rich location, yet to be determined. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Meet at Stanley Park near Ed Piela Woodland Wildflower Trail and bring a lunch and drink. Heavy rain cancels. Call Tom Condon at (413) 564-0895 to register or for more details. Keystone Arches Ceremony (Saturday, May 22) The Friends of the Keystone Arches will be hosting an opening ceremony for the Keystone Arch Bridges Trail at the new elementary school in Chester, MA, one mile from the trailhead. The day will feature Civil War re-enactors, crafters, railroadiana vendors and exhibitors, fly fishing demonstrations, kayak demos, special postal cancellation, music, food and other surprises. Weather permitting, it will be held outside on the grounds of the new school. Students will participate with art and displays relating to the trail and local history. Hikes will be led all day to see the marvelous structures at the heart of this enterprise. For more information check out the Friends of the Keystone Arches Website at: http://home.att.net/~rickarbour/News.htm. Fly Fishing Derby (Sunday, June 6) As you can tell, the fly fishing derby has been postponed for a couple of reasons. One of them is the schedule of the salmon fry and the trout stocking, also the high levels of water did not help. Therefore, the event will be rescheduled for Sunday, June 6. Please contact Gabe Khatchadourian at (413) 568-3005 if you are interested in participating or would like to help with the event. Remember, wečll have great prizes including cash prizes for the winners so make sure to participate and register early. Allen Bird Club Field Trip (Sunday, June 20) On Sunday June 20th, join Al & Lois Richardson for a 3/4-day trip that combines mountain biking with bird watching along the East Branch of the Westfield River between Knightville and Chesterfield. Meet at the turnout for Gardiner State Park just off Rt. 112 in Huntington at 6:30 a.m. with a mountain bike and binoculars. Contact Al & Lois at (413) 736-0846 for further information on this Allen Bird Club outing. |
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