Field Trips

Meet in the commuter lot behind McDonald’s near Turnpike entrance in Ludlow at 6:30 a.m.

Date to be announced if changed.  Check website or call for details.  Meet at the viewing platform on the corner of Pondside Rd. and Birnie Rd. at 6:45 pm.  Mosquito repellent suggested.

Meet at Pynchon Point Park on River Road in Agawam at 7:30 a.m.

Bring footwear appropriate for wet trails. Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 7:30 a.m.

Bring footwear appropriate for wet trails. Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 7:30 a.m.

Bring footwear appropriate for wet trails.  Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 7:30 a.m.

Bring a picnic lunch and join in the fun of finding and counting hawks. To get there from points east, go west on Rte. 57 and turn right onto North Ln, 4 miles past the center of Granville. Go 1.4 miles and turn right to reach a small unpaved parking lot. Walk 1/4-mile up path, with areas of moderate incline, to reach the top of the hill.

Rain date September 13th.

Meet at Noble View Outdoor Center, 635 South Quarter Road in Russell at 7:30 a.m.

Bring footwear appropriate for wet trails.  Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 7:30 a.m. 

Beginners encouraged.  Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 6:00 p.m.

Meet at Arcadia headquarters building, 127 Combs Road, Easthampton at 7:30 a.m. 

Bring footwear appropriate for wet trails.  Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 7:30 a.m.

Meet at the parking lot for Southwick Wildlife Management Area on South Longyard Rd in Southwick at 7:30 a.m.

Meet at parking lot for bike trail on Rte. 21 at 7:30 a.m.

Meet in the back parking lot of Holyoke Pediatrics just west of Exit 12 (old Exit 15) off I-91 at 7:30 a.m.

Meet at Grist Mill Plaza in Southwick at the junction of Rte. 57 and Rtes. 10/202 at 6:00 p.m.

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The Friends of Fannie Stebbins and the Allen Bird Club are teaming up for a day of birding, learning, and welcoming community!

Join us at the West Road parking lot—the one at the far end of Birnie Road—for all events.

7:30 a.m. — Bird walk with Allen Bird Club President Vince Yurkunas

1:00 p.m. — Information sharing and meeting some of the refuge’s fans and neighbors

2:00 p.m. — Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi. Meet some of Tom’s ambassador birds, and possibly witness a rehabbed bird release.

Immediately after — An easy trail walk will be offered for anyone who would like to join.

Rain date: Sunday, October 25.

Meet at the Visitor's Center at 8:00 a.m.

Meet at McDonald's in Lee just north of Turnpike Exit 10 (old Exit 2) at 8:00 a.m.

Meet in the commuter lot behind McDonald's, 420 Center St., Ludlow at 6:30 a.m.

Be a part of a local effort to document bird populations since 1956. New counters are needed and welcome. Call coordinator for details on how to help.

This Westfield area count has been conducted since 2000. New counters are needed and welcome. Call coordinator for details on how to help.  Compilation and potluck supper for participants at 4:30 p.m.