Fall Forest Explorations
A lovely Biodiversity walk in the Fells observing how seasons pass and shape our plants and wildlife in our beautiful urban forest.
A lovely Biodiversity walk in the Fells observing how seasons pass and shape our plants and wildlife in our beautiful urban forest.
Join brothers and Earthwise Aware (EwA) participatory scientists Joe and Bill MacIndewar for a casual walk focusing on observing and recording the incredible biodiversity of the Middlesex Fells Reservation. With these walks and through the EwA photo documentation using the iNaturalist platform, we contribute to biodiversity inventories while enjoying the outdoors in this beautiful urban park.
No expertise required / beginners welcome! You can prepare for the walk by downloading the iNaturalist app and creating a free account . Check out the 'EwA at the Fells' iNaturalist project to see 4000+ species that we documented so far in the park. Send us your iNaturalist username, and you'll get to have your observations count in our studies! There is always something new to discover and add to this growing list!
᭄᭡ ͏ Participation & Low Impact: These are naturalist walks focused on careful observation, listening, and learning from the landscape. We often cross sensitive habitats, so please leave your four-legged friends at home . Dog presence and scent trails can disturb wildlife and alter how animals use these areas, and we want to minimize that disruption. We also ask families to consider whether this format is appropriate for their children. The walks are long and require participants to remain with the group and move quietly and attentively through the forest. They are best suited to children who are comfortable with that kind of experience.
⚠ IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT BE A NO-SHOW!!! Our free offerings are frequently waitlisted, so if you cannot attend, please let us know a few days before the event so we can offer your spot to someone else who wants to participate. Thanks for your understanding and courtesy!
ⓘ Why limit the number of attendees? EwA caps the attendance size of its events so that they remain low-impact and ethical for the wildlife and habitats we document.
◇ Rendezvous Location: the exact GPS location is 42.451369, -71.087603 . Park on the street, you'll see us there | By bus → Bus # 132, Bus Stop: Pond St @ Stone Zoo
◇ What to Wear & Bring: Consider bringing a hiking pole. Long pants, sturdy hiking shoes, hat. Bring water. Also, know that there is no bathroom in the forest.
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✉ For any questions , you can contact Claire at [email protected]
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Photo credits: © Joe MacIndewar, Earthwise Aware [Red-back salamander] © Daniel Onea, Earthwise Aware [grackle], © Claire O'Neill, Earthwise Aware [Waxcap, New-England aster]. More: See EwA's biodiversity records from…