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IMPORTANT: We have retired the separate AMC Worcester Third Wednesday Meetup group. At this point it does not make sense to maintain 2 distinct Meetup groups, so if you are not already a part of our main AMC Worcester Meetup group, please join here now. All future Third Wednesday events will be posted here.
The Appalachian Mountain Club is America's oldest conservation and recreation organization. The AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment and stewardship of the mountains, forests, waters and trails of the Appalachian region. The mission of AMC Worcester is to encourage people to enjoy and appreciate the natural world because we believe that successful conservation depends on this experience.
For more activities posted by our Worcester leaders visit our Chapter Website https://amcworcester.org/
We would love to have you join us as a Member of our AMC Worcester Chapter. Click here to join.
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3rd Wednesday Social/Potluck/Speaker: Coexisting w/Bears in Mass.
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Social | Local Socials
Difficulty: 1 - Accessible
Trip Leader(s): Joe Massery
Registration Type: Show & Go
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001Dx3J
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Join the Worcester Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club for an engaging presentation about black bear biology and behavior. Learn practical, proactive steps your community can take to safely coexist with black bears.
The program will be led by Meghan Crawford, Community Engagement Biologist at the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife). In addition to her background in wildlife management, Meghan has over 10 years of experience teaching natural science at museums, zoos, and environmental education centers across the country.
Bring a dish to share - appetizer, entree, dessert, beverage. Doors open at 6:30, dinner at 7:00, speaker shortly after.
Location: Northboro Historical Society, 52 Main St. (Rt. 20) - parking lot on School Street.
Registration on this page is optional. All are welcome: members, non-members, families, visitors, and guests. If you're interested in a brief intro to the AMC and the Worcester Chapter at 6:30, send an email to membership@amcworcester.org .Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
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Easy Evening Paddle Nashua River
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Paddling | Flatwater
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): Faith Salter
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001DdB3
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Easy paced paddle up and back from accessible launch. The golden hour is a perfect time to see wildlife on the water. PFDs required for this activity. You will appreciate bug repellent and water. Binoculars may be fun to have.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
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Overnight Hike in Tunxis State Forest
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Backpacking | Backpacking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): David Miller, Josephina Schroen
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001Apjp
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Tunxis State Forest in NW CT offers a gently rolling landscape with very pleasant scenery and hiking with brooks and rocky ledges, marshes and ponds. The forest is highly diverse with red and white oak trees, sugar maple, ash, paper and yellow birch, beech, pine, hemlock, and spruce. Deer, coyotes, porcupines, and moose frequent the area, and there are occasional beaver ponds. In February of 2014 we saw lots of tracks in the snow: deer tracks and scat and the impressions of their bodies where they slept in the snow; bunny tracks and scat; otter tracks going along the edge of a beaver pond and then disappearing into the water; bobcat tracks; wild turkey tracks; squirrel tracks; and, coyote tracks. Our campsite borders on a scenic marsh and is sheltered by white pine and hemlock trees as well as some hardwoods. The site includes a fire pit, lots of room for tents, and nearby firewood. There is water in Roaring Brook, which runs through the site. After a 2.8 mile hike from the trailhead, we will set up camp, gather firewood and have lunch around the fire. After lunch we will explore the area. A half mile southerly path leads to the Indian Council Cave, passing through the ruins of a small farming settlement along the way—stone walls, cellar holes, etc. It is 1.3 miles from camp (elevation 1,020 ft.) to the scenic lookout at the summit of Pine Mountain (elevation 1,391 ft.). Bring your camping equipment, lunch, supper, breakfast, and lunch. (Four meals) See AMC’s Best Backpacking in New England by Matt Heid for more information.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
1 attendee20S & 30S FULL MOON HIKE AT MT WACHUSETT
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Laura Reynolds, Alexandra Molnar
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001GLkf
Audience: 20’s & 30’sDescription: Join other 20s and 30s for an evening hike up Mt. Wachusett during a (almost) full moon. We will hike 3-4 miles with a total elevation gain of about 750 ft. Weather permitting, we plan to spenda few minutes at the summit to enjoy the sunset and moonrise. The trails will include sections of moderate terrain and we will be moving at a moderate pace. Proper equipment will be required for this hike, including: hiking and weather appropriate clothing, water, and a headlamp.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
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