[SEMCO] Harwich Conservation Trust Summer Walks

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HARWICH CONSERVATION TRUST (HCT) 
P.O. Box 101, South Harwich, MA 02661 


Ph: 508-432-3997, E-mail: hct at cape.com 

www.HarwichConservationTrust.org Summer Walks 2009 










Sunday, June 7 10AM – 12PM . A Monomoyicks View of Muddy Creek. D. Isabel Smith Monomoy River Conservation Lands, East Harwich. Join naturalist Todd Kelley for a journey back to the first people of the “Elbow” of Cape Cod and consider their lives and their history at this most significant archaeological site. From Route 39 take Bay Road one mile east. Parking lot is on right across from Blue Heron Landing. 



Tuesday, June 9 12:30 pm Box Turtle Hunt at Bank Street Bogs. Join naturalist Ryan Mann in an effort to certify box turtles. From Harwich Center go south on Bank Street. Park in Harbormaster Workshop Parking Lot, 203 Bank Street. 



Wednesday, June 24 9:30 am Nature Walk at Bell’s Neck Conservation Area. Join naturalist, Connie Boyce, for a walk through upland and marsh habitat. From Harwich Center go west on Great Western Rd. Turn left onto Bell’s Neck Rd. park along the road between the reservoirs. 



Saturday, June 27 9:30 am Botanical Walk at Coy’s Brook Woodlands. Join botanist, Rich Eldred for a look at plants in marsh and upland habitat. From Harwich Center, go west on Great Western Rd. Turn left onto Lothrop Ave. Parking lot is on the right just past the water tower. 



Tuesday, July 14 3:30 pm Wildlife Walk at Bank Street Bogs Nature Preserve. Join naturalist Ryan Mann as we walk through a transitional former cranberry bog in search of the abundant life among the ditches. Learn about management practices currently being practiced and what the future might look like at the preserve. From Harwich Center go south on Bank Street. Park in Harbormaster Workshop Parking Lot, 203 Bank Street. 



Wednesday, July 15 9:30 am Nature Walk at D.Isabel Smith Monomoy Conservation Lands. Join naturalist, Mary Metzger, for a walk in the woods with Muddy River views. From Route 39 take Bay Road one mile east. Parking lot is on right across from Blue Heron Landing. 



Wednesday, July 22, 7:00 pm Sunset Yoga at Red River Beach. Bring a beach towel and bottle of water and join yoga teacher Kim Humphrey. Yoga experience not necessary. From Rt 28 in Harwich Port, go south on Uncle Venie’s Rd. Meet at the west end of the parking lot. 



Saturday, July 25 9:30 am Botanical Walk at Bank Street Bogs. Join botanist, Rich Eldred as he interprets the abundant native flora in a reverting cranberry marsh. From Harwich center, go south on Bank Street. Park in the Harbormaster’s Workshop on the left at 203 Bank Street. 



Sunday, July 26 10:00 am A Walk in the Hawksnest Woods with Commentary , Join veteran walk leader Irwin Schorr as he interprets the six ponds area. From Route 6, Exit 11, go west on Spruce Rd. Park on the shoulder of Spruce Rd. near the intersection with Hawksnest Rd. (not marked). 



Wednesday, August 12, 4:30 pm Bike Path Biology . Join naturalist Ryan Mann on a walk on the Cape Cod Rail Trail. This walk is intended for all abilities and encourages those who may have difficulties walking in the woods, but would still like to spend time in the outdoors learning about wildlife and Harwich’s hidden treasures. Wheelchair accessible! Meet at the bike path parking lot off of Depot Street in West Harwich. 



Wednesday August 19, 9:30 am History Walk on Nathan Walker Rd. Join Andrew Walker, great-grandson of Nathan B Walker as he relates the historical family use of land around Hawksnest and Walker’s Ponds. From Rt 6 Exit 11 go west on Spruce Rd. Park along Spruce Rd near the intersection of Spruce and Nathan Walker Rd. 



Friday, August 21, 3 pm Nature Walk at Thompson’s Field. Sponsored by the Cape & Islands Farm Bureau’s Farm Fest, meet at the Chatham Road parking area to join the Harwich Conservation Trust on a guided walk highlighting the area's agricultural history, habitats, and wildflowers. 



Saturday, August 29, 9 am Botanical Walk at Island Pond Join botanist, Rich Eldred, for a walk through conservation land near Harwich Center. Park behind Town Hall, 732 Main St. 







All walks are FREE and open to the public. 








About the Harwich Conservation Trust (HCT) 



Founded in 1988, the nonprofit Harwich Conservation Trust (HCT) preserves land to protect woods, water, wildlife, and our shared quality of life. Thanks to support from more than 700 member donors and volunteers, HCT preserves natural areas by receiving land donations, purchasing land, and holding permanent conservation restrictions. 



For more info. about volunteering, visit www.HarwichConservationTrust.org , email hct at cape.com , or call 508-432-3997. 



For HCT’s free Walking Trail Guide, please email or phone your mailing address. Thank you. Happy Trails!
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