Upcoming Events
Hike Hubbard Brook (Sunday, March 28)
Join the outing club for a stroll along one of the prettiest little brooks in Western Mass, Hubbard Brook in Granville State Forest. Here the spring runoff cascades over numerous small falls as the water tumbles down a heavily forested hillside. Along the way, we'll stop and discuss the power of water to shape the watersheds in which we live. We'll also look for signs of an early (we hope) awakening spring. Meet at the Brooks Shopping Plaza in Southwick at 9 a.m. Expect to return about 1 p.m. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring a small pack to stow your shed layers, a small lunch, and plenty of water. Call Tom or Nancy Condon at 564-0895 to pre-register for the trip or with any questions.
Fly Fishing Derby (Saturday, April 3)
Are you a fly fisherman or fly fisherwoman? Then this is your opportunity to show off your skills and win great prizes. On or about April 3rd, WRWA will be hosting our first annual Majestic Westfield River fly fishing competition. The event will be held along three different stretches of the Westfield River on Rt. 20 around the Sheraton Inn. Rules are not yet set, but will be simple. For example, you can use any kind of flies, any length of rod, and any line weight. Also, only 4 fishermen will be at each location at one time. Competitors will have 20 minute turns. Judges will be on site with measuring tapes. These are just some examples of rules, but are not finalized yet. A minimal entry fee of $15.00 will be required, which will go to preserving the Westfield River as one of the best fly fishing attractions in New England. So come to the river and bring some friends and let's all have a good time. Please bring your own gear. This competition will be a catch and release event. Please feel free to call me with questions or suggestions. Gabe Khatchadourian (568-3005).
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)
Join the Board of Directors for the WRWA Annual Meeting, to be held this year on Thursday, May 6 at the Westwood Restaurant in Westfield (on Rts. 10/202 about a mile north of the center of Westfield). This year's dinner will begin with a social hour from 6:00 to 7:00, followed by a buffet dinner. Invitations will be mailed to members in April. Contact Kathy Meyer (413-568-4252) for more information or to register.
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.
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