Boston Chapter Andover Committee

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• Provide local accessibility of programs and activities to A.M.C. members living in the far northern suburbs of Boston - an area in which Andover is more or less centrally located.     
• Introduce the local public to the A.M.C. and its objectives, and encourage membership by example.
• Engage in cooperative programs with local conservation groups.
• Be a means by which A.M.C. members of this area may come together for social purposes.

 April 15 hike to Meadow Pond Reservation. Co-leader Richard Lombard (L)
  points out many interesting things to see along the trail.  ( Fred Snell photo)

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Hello all,

Welcome to the months of May and June! We have hikes and walks at a variety of locations. Some are new places for us, such as Veasey Memorial Park and West Newbury/Groveland Conservation Land planned in June. We’ll also be visiting many of our old favorite places. Come join us as we conclude our hiking schedule before our summer break. We will resume our full schedule of activities in September.

If you have any questions, please contact the leader of the activity or any general questions about our group, please contact me.

Looking forward to seeing/meeting you!

Helen hpalmer.fournature@verizon.net 978-657-9153

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Sat., May. 5. Mt. Hayes (2555'), Gorham, NH. Warm-up hike for the coming warm weather season. A moderate hike with sweeping views near the summit. One of the "NH 52 With a View" summits. 6 miles round-trip. L Dennis Crispo ((978) 858-0394, highpt@cliffhanger.com), L Debby Kantor ((207) 854-3431 (before 9pm), dlkantor@aol.com)

Sun., May. 6. Picturesque Salem Willows and Winter Island Marine Park, Salem, MA. Enjoy walking through a picturesque park with beautiful ocean views. Take I-95S to Exit 25A onto Andover Street, then Route 114E towards Salem/Marblehead. Turn left onto Pulaski Street, right onto Route 114, and left onto Norman Street. Follow Route 114 and continue on Derby Street onto Fort Avenue. Meet at the tennis courts on the left side of the park at 1:30p.m. Rain cancels. Insert N 42.53268 W 70.87238 into http://mapper.acme.com. L Helen and Ray Conway ((978) 373-0586, hrconway@gmail.com)

Sun., May. 13. Marblehead Neck and Old Town Walk, Marblehead, MA. Enjoy views of Marblehead Neck, including Chandler Hover Park with lighthouse and historic landmarks in Old Town. Meet at Devereux Beach at 1:00pm. Follow Route 114 to Marblehead, right on Ocean Avenue to parking lot (no fee). Map REF: Insert N 42.49159 W 70.84706 into Acme Mapper website, http://mapper.acme.com L Mary Ellen Delaney ((978) 745-7708 Before 9:00pm, mryeldln@aol.com)

Sun., May. 20. Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, MA. Easy 4 miles on mostly flat terrain. Meet at 1:30p.m. From I-95N, take Exit 57 to Route 113W, over I-95 and through the lights, 0.5 miles. Turn right onto Hoyt's Lane and follow to the end. Turn right into parking lot. Small fee or pass required. Rain cancels, no dogs. L Ted Harney (evenings, (978) 764-1272, 4hikes@gmail.com), CL Sheila Pendleton (4hikes@gmail.com)

Sun., Jun. 3. Veasey Memorial Park (VMP), Groveland (201 Washington St), MA. Easy hike along field trails to observe nest box activity. BYOB (binoculars!). Meet at 1:30 PM in parking area next to entrance. From I-95 take exit 53 onto Rte. 133 toward Georgetown. Stay on Rte. 133 W to Georgetown Center, then 3.5 mi take right onto Washington Street. Veasey Memorial Park is about 1.5 miles on left. Rain cancels.. http://www.veaseypark.org/. L Helen Palmer ((978) 657-9153, hpalmer.fournature@verizon.net), CL Richard Lombard ((978) 469-9479, rllombard1@comcast.net)

Sun., Jun. 17. Deer Jump Reservation, Andover, MA. Enjoy a scenic walk along the Merrimack River. Meet at 1:30 PM at the trailhead just past No. 15 Launching Road. Take I-93, Exit 45 (River Road). Proceed west on River Road for 1.2 miles. Turn right onto Launching Road. Travel 0.25 miles to the trailhead on the right. www.avisandover.org/deer_jump.html L Fred Snell ((978) 686-3647, fredsnell@gmail.com)

Sun., Jun. 24. West Newbury/Groveland Conservation Land, Groveland, MA. Relaxing hike. Meet at 1:30 PM at Wood St., Groveland. From I95, take exit toward Rte 113 west (West Newbury) and follow Rte 113 for 6.6 mi. Bear Left onto Broad St and immediately Left onto Seven Star Rd. Turn Left onto Wood St. (0.4 mi). Meet on Left near field (0.2 mi). Rain cancels..Trail Map: http://westnewburyopenspace.net/BrakeHill_TrailMap_Oct2011_Large.jpg.pdf. L Helen Palmer (hpalmer.fournature@verizon.net), CL Richard Lombard ((978) 469-9479, rllombard1@comcast.net)

Links to other Andover Organizations for maps, trail guides, and other information

	Andover Trails Committee	A citizens committee that works to increase the public's access to recreational trails in Andover, particularly on the Town's Conservation land
	Andover Village Improvement Society	AVIS is an Andover Land Trust protecting 1100 acres of land in it's natural state with 30 miles of trails in 26 reservations. Founded in 1894, AVIS is one of the oldest conservation organizations in the country.
	Bay Circuit Alliance	This group is working to link green space surrounding Greater Boston area with over 200 miles of trails.  An eighteen mile segment of the Bay Circuit Trail passes through Andover.  Now jointly run by AMC and The Trustees of Reservations.
	Shawsheen River Watershed Association	S.R.W.A. focuses on preservation and cleanup of this river.  This website contains the photography of Kevin D. Talbot depicting flora and fauna of the Shawsheen River.
	Trustees of Reservations	The first private, state-wide conservation and preservation organization in the nation. Ward Reservation in Andover and Weir Hill in North Andover are Trustees of Reservation properties.