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Mt Tom Events
May 19, 2019 @ 8:00 am - May 21, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 10:30 a.m. BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS. This one hour program helps beginners to learn the basics of birding. The use of bird guides, lists and binoculars to learn about the local feathered inhabitants of Mt. Tom.
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 1:00 p.m. SUNDAY AFTERNOON FAMILY PROGRAM. This week’s program is titled “THE GREAT BUG HUNT” Search with us for insects and other creatures through this exploration of logs.
MONDAY, MAY 20, 10:30 a.m. NATURE FOR THE BEGINNING NATURALIST. (HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM) Children ages 6-8 can learn about nature and how to observe from a Naturalist’s point of view. Habitats, plants and animals species will be explored through games, crafts and observation in this one hour program.
MONDAY, MAY 20, 1:00 p.m. ADVANCED HIKE FOR SENIORS. Senior and others who want more of a challenging hike can join in on this one-two hour hike up one of the more strenuous trails. The hike on these trails will be at a slower pace to accommodate this age bracket. Bring water.
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 10:30 a.m. SENIOR HIKE. Seniors can join in on this easy paced one hour hike. The terrain will be mostly easy and the nature talk will be abundant. Bring water.
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2:00 p.m. SO YOU WANT TO BE A RANGER. (HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM) Children ages 9-14 have the opportunity to learn how to present a nature topic to friends and family. Through hiking guide books and interactive exploration children will learn the fundamentals of program creation and presentation. At the end of this 5 week program everyone will have a chance to present a topic of their choice through whatever means of expression they desire (verbal, art, music, poetry etc.).
These programs are sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Recreation and are free and open to the public. For more information please call 527-4805. Mt. Tom State Reservation is located on the Holyoke/Easthampton, line with entrances on Rts. 5 and 141. UNLESS NOTED ALL PROGRAMS START AT THE STONE HOUSE VISITOR CENTER WHICH IS ABOUT 2 MILES FROM EITHER ENTRANCE. There is a FIVE dollar per car fee on weekends and holidays starting May 25.