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PCT present at Mount Tom North Trailhead Ribbon cutting ceremony on September 9th

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On Friday, September 9th, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to officially announce the opening of the Mount Tom North Trailhead Park. The ceremony was held at the very top of the park giving attendees a panoramic view of the pioneer valley. Speeches were give by Jeff Bagg Easthampton City planner, Mark Wamsley from Kestrel Land Trust, State Representative Daniel Carey, and Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle. For a video of the days event click here.

  • Board members Michael Caron, Dianne McLane, Bill Burgart and Mary Lou Dodge
  • What was there before

Fall membership drive!

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If you are enjoying the lovely trails the Pascommuck Conservation Trust preserves and maintains in Easthampton, think about joining us for our fall membership drive! If you have friends that also enjoy the outdoors and love hiking and conserving open space talk to them about joining. We would love to add 50 new members! You can join for as little as $15. We are also looking for volunteers to help with the plant sale, trail maintenance, and to join Board committees and serve on the Board. We have some open spots on the Board/committees, and are especially looking for folks from diverse backgrounds, those who are new to the outdoors, as well as experienced outdoor enthusiasts. We are a small local organization established since 1982 and have been fulfilling our mission of preserving, protecting, and making accessible Easthampton’s natural resources.

Birders report a number of different species at Old Trolley Line Conservation area

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A PCT member who recently encountered a birder at the Old Trolley Line Conservation area was told that the conservation area was just recently made a hot spot on ebird, so more lists will start getting added. Here is the direct link and the species that have been recorded specifically so far.

Here is the link to the ebird site for Old Trolley Line.

August 18 birding list:
Mourning Dove, Chimney Swift, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-eyed Vireo, Blue Jay, Tufted Titmouse, Red-breasted Nuthatch, White-breasted Nuthatch, House Wren, Carolina Wren, Gray Catbird, Eastern Bluebird, Veery, American Robin, American Goldfinch, Song Sparrow, Baltimore Oriole, Common Grackle, and Northern Cardinal

Red Breasted Nuthatch
Red Tailed Hawk
Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Red-eyed Vireo
Veery

July 9th 40th Anniversary event at Park Hill Orchard.

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The public event at Park Hill Orchard on Saturday July 9th from 9 AM till noon was attended by a steady stream of people learning about the Trust, partaking of freshly made cider donuts, blueberries, and apple cider slushies as well as enjoying the live music of flamenco guitarist, Tony Silva. Nature walks were led by artist-naturalist Marty Klein and ecologist Tom Lautzenheiser and attendees were able to enjoy the outside art sculptures. A table was set up for children to create their own unique porcupine art.