About this Event
2 Experienced Naturalists, Alison Dixon, Senior Planner for Environment & Energy Program of the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, and Mitch McCue, Q-MoB resident naturalist, will lead us on 2 different hikes of ecologically significant & beautiful trails:
1) Hare Group: Bartholomew's Cobble is a gently sloping 1000 foot tall hill that overlooks the entire Southern Housatonic River Valley and has spectacular views of 3 states and gives us one of the most panaromic views of the widest part of the Housatonic Riverine Habitat;
2) Turtle Group: Walk along gravel road to unique chimney rocks and then along the housatonic river, where we will learn about the effects of climate change, gravel road runoff, climate change flooding, invasives, agriculture. & other impacts on the still very beautiful Riverine Habitat.
This hike is part of a series of easy hikes and bike rides funded by the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission that will explore some of the most beautiful but climate-change affected eco-systems in the Berkshires, and help us appreciate the many factors that are providing resiliency to these waterfalls and water ways, but also threatening them.
WHAT TO BRING:
- $10-$20 Tax-Deductible Donation, in cash, or check made out to "BSCC" (Q-MoB's 501(c)3 Non-Profit Fiscal Sponsor), or so you never have to donate at any regular Q-MoB event, or just come for FREE if this is the very 1st Q-MoB event you have ever attended
- Rain-gear,
- Appropriate footwear for hiking in potentially wet, muddy, or snowy portions of the trail
- Snacks & Water
- Trekking poles if you use them (they make ascent & descent easier)
- Queer male friends who may be looking for a more heart-felt & fun connection with other queer men.
WEATHER: On the morning of the hike, please check the weather for the hike location before you leave home so you know current conditions and how to dress for them. Please let us know your cell phone number when you register so we can text you 2 hours before the event should an unexpected weather threat arise that causes us to have to cancel or postpone the activity.
CARPOOLING/RIDE-SHARE: If you need a ride or are open to carpooling, please indicate that when you are registering, & our ride coordinator will try to match you with people nearby who are interested in carpooling or offering rides.
OR : Please donate $10-$20 to help assure Q-MoB can continue to offer more than 20 activities & multiple resources & services to rural queer men all over the region. If you attend 2 or more Q-MoB events/month, please consider becoming a monthly sustaining donor member. By donating $25, $50, $75, or $100/month you can help to sustain the incredible variety of activities, services, and resources Q-MoB provides and assure all of these activities are accessible to men regardless of their age, income, or ability, and best of all you can avoid having to donate at each and every event you attend. Monthly Sustaining Members pay only once a month and then can attend all our activities with no further donation.
HOW TO REACH US THE DAY OF THE HIKE: If you have trouble finding us, will be late, or can't make it, please call/text Andy at 339-221-3051 or Bart at 503-734-6508.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bartholomew's Cobble Reservation, 105 Weatogue Road, Sheffield, United States
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