Forest Forensics Guided Walk

Mon, 11 May, 2026 at 09:15 am to Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 11:30 am UTC-04:00

Flynn Rink | Medford

Friends of the Fells
Publisher/HostFriends of the Fells
Forest Forensics Guided Walk
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Learn how to “read” the forested landscape with environmental archaeologist, Dr. Naomi Riddiford, at Quarter Mile Pond in Medford.
About this Event

This program is made possible by Freedom's Way National Heritage Area's program.

Leader: Dr. Naomi Riddiford

Pace: Slow

Difficulty: Moderate, including some rocky inclines and uneven surfaces. As such, this venue is not suitable for those with mobility limitations.

Appropriate for: All. Children ages 12+ welcome if accompanied by an adult.

About the walk: Learn how to “read” the forested landscape with environmental archaeologist, Dr. Naomi Riddiford, on a slow-paced nature walk at Quarter Mile Pond in Medford, MA. We will search for clues to past events that have influenced the landscape around us, spanning the last Ice Age to the most recent winter storms. We will also consider natural history and people’s role in environmental change.

Meet in the Flynn Rink parking lot (300 Elm St., Medford).

This is an outdoor program. Please dress for the conditions.

Steady rain or lightning cancels.

This program will happen on Monday, May 11th (Rain date: Wednesday, May 13th) and Friday, May 22nd (Rain date: Thursday, May 28th). The program will run from 9:15 AM to 11:30 AM on each date. Please register for just one of these dates.

**Please do not register unless you can absolutely attend this walk. We often have waitlists and would like as many folks as possible to be able to attend.**

Contact: For information, call Maddie Morgan at 781-662-2340 for questions or concerns.

Dogs: This program is not suitable for our furry friends (it's a slow/moderate hike with uneven terrain). Please take a look at our calendar for other walks that are good for dogs to join!

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Flynn Rink, 300 Elm Street, Medford, United States

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