We plan to take a hike then enjoy the last sunset of 2019 as it goes down over the ocean!  We expect to step off at 3:00 p.m. and make about a four mile loop through the Provincelands returning for sunset at 4:18 p.m. on the beach.  The terrain is sand dunes with a few long, slow climbs on the paved path. 

Register by December 27th, including your electronic mail address and telephone number, so I can let you know of more details or if, on the 31st, plans change, potentially, due to the weather.  I can be reached, via electronic mail, to [email protected] prior to the 28th.

Happy New Year!

Please, join us at Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick, Massachusetts (web site: https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/broadmoor ) for an easy hike. We plan to explore about five miles of trails to complement the hike we did in August. You may want to bring something to drink. We'll plan to step off on Friday, December 20th, at 10:30 a.m.. Parking and admission for Audubon members is free. Non-members are $6 for adults, $4 for seniors (65+) and $4 for children (2-12).   Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed.

Register by December 18th, including your electronic mail address and telephone number, so I can let you know of more details or if, on the evening of the 19th, plans change, potentially, due to the weather.  I can be reached, via electronic mail, to [email protected] prior to the 20th.

Once again we’ll be walking up Massachusetts’ smallest mountain. An easy short climb, moderate for some. We’ll come down the hike slow and leisurely. Plan to spend about ½ hr. or 45 minutes on top of the mountain.  After the hike, we plan to go to a nearby restaurant. RSVP for dinner to [email protected].

This year for the Fall Activity Day the club is heading south to the oceanside Colt State Park in Bristol, RI. Hikes, bike rides, croquet, kite flying, cookout lunch supplied, bring a side dish to share, Dog friendly, cost is $10

Join librarian Thomas Cumminsky for an easy hike at Tidemarsh Wildlife Sanctuary in Plymouth. The hike will be about an hour and half long. Following the hike there is a lecture by author Alison O'Leary at nearby Manomet Library.

Come hike aiong cart paths and wooded trails through the most remote section of the National Seashore. Our hike will be approx 5-6 miles on easy terrain. Contact Tom at [email protected] for questions or problems registering.

It is the season for an easy 3 mile hike in Provincetown followed by, for those who want, lunch at Tin Pan Ally for Souper Saturday, a benefit for Soup Kitchen in Provincetown, and the Holiday Inn Stroll. We are talking serious Christmas cookies here.

Join us for a hike in the Groton Town Forest. Our 7 mile, relatively flat route will take us along abandoned railroad tracks and the Nashua, Squannacook and Dead rivers. Email for details: [email protected]

Join Chiltern Annual Meeting at Mosaic Common House, 22 Village Lane, Berlin, MA

12:00 - Appetizers and socializing

1:00 - Formal Meeting/Election of Board Members

2:00- Dinner (or late Lunch)

3:00 - Socializing/Clean up

Please bring an Appetizer or Dessert to share. Main Course menu will be: Two soups,Oven baked chicken, mixed vegetables, Pasta with marinara sauce. Homemade coleslaw. Garlic bread. This will be supplied by the club.

The event is free for members (must be logged into the website to get the discount), $10 for non-members

Questions or issue contact Jim at [email protected] 

Continuing the Turkey Tramp tradition, we will meet at the trailhead located ½ mile into Mashamoquet Brook State Park located on Route 44, Pomfret, CT.  This 4½-mile, moderate, dog on leash hike will allow you to crawl into the historic Wolf Den; sit on Indian Chair, where Chief Uncas once sat; take a short water/snack break; visit Stephen Avery’s Revolutionary War grave site; and get post-Thanksgiving exercise and enjoy good company in the peaceful outdoors.  Please meet at 10:30 am for an 11 am sharp start.  We will have an optional late lunch around 2:15 pm at the Vanilla Bean Café.  This event is also listed with other groups.

Come join us for an easy 3 mile hike at Assebett NWR before the Annual meeting.