The Friends of Myles Standish State Forest (FMSSF) Hiking and Birding Group is sponsored by the Friends of Myles Standish State Forest (FMSSF). a volunteer group charity organization. We are private individuals, not state workers,  who want to bring interesting and fun hikes, bird-watching programs and other events for all ages to Myles Standish State Forest, the largest state forest in eastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Carver, MA, the State Forest sprawls into Plymouth. 

Sponsoring this group helps FMSSF fulfill its mission to encourage a deeper appreciation of the forest as a wonderful recreational resource, while fostering the understanding that the southeastern Massachusetts pine barrens (of which Myles Standish State Forest is the world's 2rd largest remaining unbroken tract) is a globally rare habitat—home to a number of endangered plants and animals.

You can see why we are so dedicated to promoting careful use of the forest. We hope that once you see for yourself the incredible plants, animals and special features of the MSSF pine barrens, you will want to become a Friend too!

We try to hold monthly guided hikes in the forest on the first Sunday of the month and we also sponsor bird watching and support activities when the birds allow. We are open to holding more and variously themed hikes as volunteers step forward to lead them. We often work closely with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) . 

All ages are welcome on every hike (so far). Friendly dogs are welcome on most hikes (not on bird hikes, please). If you love hiking or birding you will discover that MSSF has some great places to explore. Where else in MA can you find vistas that make you think you a re in the Southwestern U.S.?

Please consider joining FMSSF. See http://www.friendsmssf.com. The forest belongs to all of us and it needs many more friends to keep it viable. FMSSF conducts monthly work parties to help with stewardship and hosts events in and about the forest to raise awareness of the unique pine barrens of SE MA.

If you need directions to the forest, find a map of the forest in "Files". Look for MylesStandishSmr-DCR—Map of Myles Standish State Forest, Summer.

For Google Maps and GPS navigation use the MSSF Headquarter's address: 194 Cranberry Road, South Carver, MA 02366.

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  • Sunday at 11:00 AM, 16 Hiking & Birding Enthusiasts attended

    Pine Hills Fire Tower

    They rated it 4.50 4.507 (7 ratings) and uploaded 25 photos

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    Frank Battles did his usual fine job leading. View from the watch tower was spectacular, if a bit cold. ...

    —Gary Robinson

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    Nice hike, ~with a nice group of people.

    —Lisa Fortune Creeden

  • February 5 at 4:30 PM, 3 Hiking & Birding Enthusiasts attended

    Focus on Feeders: A Mass Audubon bird watching event

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    Focus on Feeders Weekend is almost here! February 4th and 5th, 2012 Take part in the fun of discovering the variety and number of birds dining in... Learn more

  • February 5 at 12:30 PM, 7 Hiking & Birding Enthusiasts attended

    Let's get the dogs out!

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings) and uploaded 3 photos

    Buffett and I invite those with or without dogs to join us on our weekly outings. I am experimenting with this idea so bear with me as I develop a system. Buffett and I... Learn more

  • February 4 at 8:00 AM, 9 Hiking & Birding Enthusiasts attended

    Focus on Feeders: A Mass Audubon bird watching event
    Focus on Feeders Weekend is almost here! February 4th and 5th, 2012 Take part in the fun of discovering the variety and number of birds dining in... Learn more

  • January 29 at 12:30 PM, 4 Hiking & Birding Enthusiasts attended

    Let's get the dogs out!

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings) and uploaded 15 photos

    Buffett and I invite those with or without dogs to join us on our weekly outings. I am experimenting with this idea so bear with me as I develop a system. Buffett and I... Learn more
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  • No refunds. FMSSF can no longer collect donations at events in MSSF. We need people who value the Meetup.com group to help keep this site online by paying small membership dues. Any excess $ collected will benefit the Forest. Thank you for your donation.
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Plymouth, MA 02360
Founded Jan 29, 2009
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Meetup Membership Dues

$2.00 December, 30, 2011

This covers: Dues pay for the Meetup.com site only ($180/yr) - not membership in FMSSF.

Payment is accepted using:

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  • Cash or check - “Mail to: Friends of MSSF PO Box 1199 Plymouth, MA 02362 Dues collected in excess of the yearly cost of hosting the Meetup site will go to benefit the MSSF”

Your organizer will refund you if:

  • No refunds. FMSSF can no longer collect donations at events in MSSF. We need people who value the Meetup.com group to help keep this site online by paying small membership dues. Any excess $ collected will benefit the Forest. Thank you for your donation.
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Our Sponsors

Friends Of Myles Standish State Forest

Main sponsor

Captain John Whale Watching & Fishing

Support for the FMSSF Annual Fishing Event! Thank you Captain John!

Events INSIDER.com

Boston's most popular events blog, most free, run by volunteers like us!

Rod Builders Workshop & Fly Fishing Emp.

Smitty gives a 10% discount on all items if you mention Friends of MSSF.

Morrison's Home and Garden

Supports the FMSSF Fishing Derby. They supply the worms too!

Brenner Signs & Awnings, LLC

Greg Brenner supports the FMSSF Fishing event—Please consider him first.

EMS Eastern Mountain Sports

EMS, Shops at 5, Plymouth, gives FMSSF members a discount. Thank Larry!

Plymouth Rocks Art

5% donation from sales to FMSSF to benefit the Forest.

Bella Roots - Books for Children

5% donation from every sale to Friends of MSSF to benefit the Forest.

Frank Werny, Great Walks Around . . Ply

Frank gives $2 to FMSSF if you buy direct from him! frankwerny@gmail.com

Wonder Weiners

Day & Night Care for Doxies- Leslie Prouty leslieaprouty@gmail.com

The Piano Workshop

Piano tuning & music lessons, drum circles.

MA Forest and Park Friends Network

Advocating for forests and parklands in the Commonwealth

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